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Yara Rodrigues Fowler

    Yara Rodrigues Fowler explores the intersection of identity and heritage in her writing. Her prose delves into the intricate connections between cultures and how they shape our understanding of the world. Fowler masterfully weaves narratives that reflect personal experiences while resonating with broader societal themes. Her work offers an engaging voice in contemporary literature.

    Stubborn Archivist
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    • Born to a well-known political family in Olinda, Brazil, Catarina grows up in the shadow of her dead aunt, Laura. Melissa, a South London native, is brought up by her mum and a crew of rebellious grandmothers.In January 2016, Melissa and Catarina meet for the first time, and, as political turmoil unfolds across Brazil and the UK, their friendship takes flight. Their story takes us across continents and generations - from the election of Lula to the London riots to the darkest years of Brazil's military dictatorship.The novel builds on the unique voice of Yara's debut to create a sweeping novel about history, revolution and love. In it we see sisterhood and queerness, and, perhaps, glimpse a better way to live.

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    • Stubborn Archivist

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.7(866)Add rating

      When your mother considers another country home, it's hard to know where you belong. When the people you live among can't pronounce your name, it's hard to know exactly who you are. And when your body no longer feels like your own, it's hard to understand your place in the world. This is a lyrical novel of growing up between cultures, of finding your space within them and of learning to live in a traumatized body. Our stubborn archivist tells her story through history, through family conversations, through the eyes of her mother, her grandmother and her aunt and slowly she begins to emerge into the world, defining her own sense of identity.

      Stubborn Archivist