Fraternal fictions

Lívia, a psychoanalyst by profession and a renowned novelist, aimed to create a work that showcased the most diverse voices in literature, with authors from across the country, each with distinct styles and approaches. With stories inspired by the everyday lives of the middle class, often banal situations gain psychological strength in the hands of inspired storytellers. More than stories about families or groups, the book's stories address the plight of Brazil's urban middle class: relationship problems, lack of communication, contempt for others, overdrafts, low wages, and a void caused by the absence of fraternity among citizens—both in their homes and at work, and especially on the city streets that increasingly make everyone anonymous. Traveling between Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais, Pernambuco, and Ceará, FICÇÇÕES FRATERNAS is a delightful and surprising book, where the differences between the texts, some peppered with humor, others as sharp as a sharp razor, are a reflection of everyday life in the 21st century. "A delightful read that combines lightness and good plots."— Época "With their art, their sensitivity, and—why not?—their wisdom, the authors gathered here offer us a comprehensive panorama of renewed Brazilian literature. Which, for readers in this country, is a cause for celebration."— Moacyr Scliar