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MARIO SABINO
THE DAY I KILLED MY FATHER
Blending suspense, tragedy and profound reflection
on the human soul, Sabino’s debut novel provides an unusual
twist on a mystery story. We know he did it but we don’t
know why. From the simple and dramatic words of the title, echoed
in the first line, the book begins with the narrator discussing
his life with his therapist.
The prose is bold and stark as the author explores what would
drive someone to patricide. Whilst the plot holds us in absolute
suspense, unable to second-guess the narrator’s next direction,
Sabino articulates complex themes of religion, philosophy and
literature, seeking to investigate the nature of Evil.
A bestseller in Brazil, highly praised by the critics, rights
in this extraordinary, powerful, unique and immensely readable
novel have been snapped up in various countries already. |
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‘Mario Sabino has not sought to comfort. With courage,
with malice, with humour he prefers to perturb, dismantling everything
that our intelligence has conceived in the frustrated attempt to give
a little order and sense to reality.’ Diogo Mainardi
‘Mario Sabino handles his subject with humour and imagination.’
Epoca
‘Mario Sabino’s book, it is worth stressing, flows
and is fun to read. There is nothing ‘difficult’ here –
rather there is much food for thought.’ Veja
Material: Brazilian and Italian editions (224 pp),
Spanish translation and English sample.
Sales: Record Brazil (originating publisher); Saida
de Emergencia Portugal; Frassinelli Italy; Nuevo Extreme/RBA Spain;
Editions Metailie France; Ambo Anthos Holland; Scribe Australia/New
Zealand.
MARIO SABINO
was born in São Paulo in 1962. He is editor-in-chief of
Veja, Brazil’s most influential weekly magazine. He has
already completed his second novel entitled Addicted to Love,
or the man who did not know how to fall out of love. |
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