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Fado Alexandrino Overview Publisher's Notes 'In this new work by the foremost Portuguese novelist, the reunion of five men on the tenth anniversary of their battalion's return from Mozambique, Portugal's Vietnam, ends in a fatal stabbing - which ultimately serves as an act of liberation for the corrupt city of Lisbon.' Newsday
Reviews "Highly ambitious....Nothing less than the definitive novel of today's Portugal."
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| Format | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780802134219 |
| List Price | $14.00 |
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| Publication Date | 08/01/1996 |
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| Release Status | In Print |
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| Edition | Reprint |
| Pages | 497 |
| Measurements | Weight: 1.55 Pounds |
| Height: 9.5 Inches |
| Length: 6.25 Inches |
| Thickness: 1.25 Inches |
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| Fado Alexandrino
by arkhaine, 1/6/2005 |
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Pros: Fantastic imagery, wonderful writing, amazing technique
Cons: Extremely dense and difficult to read, but worth it
The Bottom Line: Fado Alexandrino is a fantastic novel, dense and intricate, which may be off-putting to some, but the rewards are high
Review: Late one night in Lisbon, Portugal, five army men are reunited on the tenth anniversary of their bat
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