Garatujas   By: Joaquim de Melo Freitas (1852-1923)

Garatujas by Joaquim de Melo Freitas is a captivating and thought-provoking collection of short stories. The author has a unique storytelling style that draws the reader in from the first page. Each story is beautifully written, with a mixture of humor, sadness, and insight.

One of the most impressive aspects of this book is the author's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions in such a short amount of time. From the joy of a childhood memory to the despair of loss, each story is a rollercoaster of emotions that leaves a lasting impact on the reader.

The characters in Garatujas are relatable and well-developed, adding depth and realism to the stories. Whether it's a young boy navigating the complexities of adolescent friendships or an elderly woman reflecting on her life, the characters in this book feel like real people with real struggles.

Overall, Garatujas is a beautiful and poignant collection of short stories that will stay with you long after you finish reading. Joaquim de Melo Freitas is a talented storyteller, and I look forward to reading more of his work in the future.

First Page:

A "Morte de D. João" de Guerra Junqueiro produziu de subito um cataclysmo como se se rasgassem as entranhas da terra e uma cratera se abrisse vomitando a lava em rolos de fumo. Todos se julgaram n'esse instante com direito a molharem o pincel nas côres iriadas de tão esplendida palheta, esboçaram por isso com as mesmas tintas os perniciosos fructos do lupanar, cantaram o mercurio, a copahiba e a syphilis, esfalfaram as pluraes dos adjectivos, evocaram a desditosa Ophelia, obrigaram Christo a marchar em todas as linhas das suas estrophes, e finalmente prenderam a cotovia entre alexandrinos caudalosos com os epithetos mais extravagantes bebidos na leitura da opulenta prosa de Flaubert, Zola, e Daudet... Continue reading book >>