The Sun on My Head: Stories by Geovani Martins, Julia Sanches

The Sun on My Head: Stories

Geovani Martins, Julia Sanches with Julia Sanches (Translator)

128 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

A bestselling literary sensation in Brazil, a powerful debut short-story collection about favela life in Rio de JaneiroIn The Sun on My Head, Geovani Martins recounts the experiences of boys growing up in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro in the early...

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Community Reviews Summary of 122 reviews

Moods

emotional 62%
reflective 62%
tense 50%
challenging 37%
dark 37%
adventurous 12%
funny 12%
hopeful 12%
lighthearted 12%
relaxing 12%
sad 12%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 30%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

N/A: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | N/A: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.76

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