The non-God thing

A reflection on life and individual desires, The Non-God Thing is what the inhabitants of Paradise call Júlio Dapunt. He is the only spirit in the history of the universe who, upon death, will cease to exist. The narrator—a journalist—is taken to Paradise by an angel and invited to record this unusual event in a book. As a reward, he will be given a house in this Paradise, geographically demarcated like any other place and populated by angels—drunkards who do not believe in God. Alexandre Soares Silva makes The Non-God Thing a reflection with theological references, adding a touch of erudite humor, which guarantees this unique novel a prominent place in contemporary Brazilian literature.