This Brazilian author is renowned for his gritty and violent narratives that delve into the dark underbelly of urban life. His work, often explicit in content, breaks from traditional literary focuses on rural settings and biased city portrayals, challenging readers to confront uncomfortable truths. Fonseca believes writers must possess the courage to articulate what others fear to speak, profoundly influencing contemporary Brazilian literature. While his short stories are often celebrated as his finest work, his novels also offer compelling explorations of human nature within harsh environments.
What better place to hide a collection of priceless jewels than among the glitter and ostrich feathers of Rio's Carnival parade? The film-director narrator suddenly finds himself the custodian of such a valuable horde after the nocturnal visit of a young dancer who is soon found murdered.