Book Review: Divisorias De Jundiai - By Leanca Lopes

 

Divisorias de Vidro is a fictional book written by Brazilian writer Edi Joce. The book tells the story of a young girl called Amina, who lives with her cousin and an aunt in Vidro's old house in Rio de Janeiro. The book chronicles Amina's gradual transformation from a naive and carefree child who barely knows how to read and write to a confident and intelligent young woman who can read and write her own life's story. While the book is in Brazilian, the US version unfortunately includes many offensive words that could offend readers outside of Brazil.

What makes Divisorias de Jundiai a unique and interesting novel is the author's keen attention to detail and how she painstakingly creates a detailed world without resorting to racist or sexist stereotypes. Edi's use of vivid detail and accurate description is evident throughout the text, and helps to make the book come alive. In one memorable scene, Amina's father, listening to music on his small radio, leans over to listen to the lyrics to one of her favorite songs, which is performed by a band from Brazil. The words are in Portuguese and add just the right touch of reality to the setting.

Divisorias de Jundiai is a beautifully written, entertaining book, and is highly recommended to avid readers. The story is simple enough for young readers to follow, yet it is full of colorful details and symbolism that keeps the story from becoming boring and simplistic. Joce occasionally uses a macabre tone to bring humor to the story, but maintains a light-hearted perspective throughout the text. This works well in keeping the reader interested in Amina and her remarkable life. Divisorias is full of illustrations that bring a bit of color and life to the characters, making the story come alive even more than it would without the added visual stimulus.

Divisorias de Jundiai also includes an interesting historical context for Amina's situation. Brazil has had many fascinating political and cultural relationships over the centuries, and the tale of Amina and her family reflects this history. It also showcases the beauty of Brazil as a destination for immigrants to the New World in the 1800s. The novel does an excellent job of showing how life changes when a new culture is suddenly welcomed into an old, familiar world.

Divisorias de vidro em jundiai is written in short chapters that do not drag on for long periods of time. Readers will enjoy the quick stories of Amina's early life and the gradual transformation her world experiences as her father and mother both pass away. Divisorias de Jundiai is a well-written book that leaves readers with many unanswered questions. It is enjoyable, engaging, and thought-provoking for the many generations that will read the story.

Amina's story has a familiar ending: she becomes a Brazilian citizen in Rio de Janeiro at the end of the novel. Readers will have to wait to find out what happens next in the remaining portions of the book. It is enough to leave the reader wanting more of this exotic yet familiar story. Divisorias de Jundiai will appeal to readers of all ages, including young children. This is an enjoyable and fast read that will satisfy all who want to know more about Brazil and the people who call it home.

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