What I told Zveiter about sex

Sadomasochism, prostitution, voyeurism, adultery, homosexuality, group sex... João's perversions are many. In "What I told Zveiter about sex ," Flávio Braga relates, with elegance and humor, the amorous adventures of a hero who seeks to escape his fate, despite intensely experiencing each erotic experience.

Obsessed with sex and women, João Medeiros, advised by one of his lovers, seeks out a psychoanalyst, Zveiter, who advises him to write down his countless sexual experiences. With each session and each page, Zveiter—and the reader—are captivated by the protagonist's stories.

There are dozens of stories, all of which revolve around sex, but without a trace of prejudice or moralism. João is an ordinary man exposed to unusual situations generated by his obsession: an encounter with a Lolita, instances of sadomasochism, betrayals, disappointments, and ecstasy. The tale of a libertine seeking redemption... or is it? What I told Zveiter about sex is a bold and shocking story, with big surprises in store for the reader.

"The love adventures that the character João recounts to Zveiter differ from classic Don Juanism, where conquest is praised. On the contrary, in Flávio's novel, the hero struggles to escape his fate, although he intensely experiences each erotic moment. There are dozens of entertaining stories, many of them using established narrative models, such as the encounter with the Lolita or the instances of sadomasochism. Everything revolves around sex, but without a trace of prejudice or moralism. João is an ordinary man exposed to unusual situations generated by his obsession.

Perhaps the greatest quality of Flávio's novel is the elegance with which he handles the most shocking scenes. The simple language immerses us in situations full of humor and eroticism, without ever being offensive.

Finally, I invite the reader to engage with sadism, masochism, prostitution, incest, pedophilia, voyeurism, adultery, and homosexuality in a gentle yet profound way. João will lead you by the hand.

- Regina Navarro Lins