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Book · 2001
Brazil Red
Rouge BrésilSet during the 1555 expedition led by Villegagnon to establish a French colony in Guanabara Bay, the novel follows two orphaned French children, Just and Colombe, taken along to serve as interpreters among the Tupinambá. Amid brutal religious strife between Catholic and Calvinist settlers, the children embark on divergent journeys of cultural immersion in the New World.
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A historical novel that introduces us to little-known chapters of French history in Brazil. Well written and captivating. One develops genuine affection and empathy for Just and Colombe, with a special fondness for the latter as she strives to understand the customs and traditions of the indigenous people.
Axel Tousch on Goodreads Interesting subject covering a little-known historical episode (the French conquest attempt in Brazil). There are a few slow passages, but you readily get swept up in the character development, on both the European and indigenous sides!
Cybele on Goodreads Really absorbing historical fiction that takes you into another time and another world. I liked his books set in Africa/the Middle East better but this one was definitely a keeper.
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