Review:
"Kirkus Reviews: "
"Altogether impressive novel by a young writer ....Galera writes lyrically of a land of jungle and beach, even when the mood turns Hitchcock-ian....An elegant, literate and literary mystery of appearances and disappearances."
"Booklist: "
"Full of more than just mystery. Galera uses his hero's condition to ruminate on relationships and his search into the past to contemplate beliefs about individuality and connectedness....an intriguing novel from a celebrated Brazilian author."
"Publishers Weekly "
"Galera's keen sense of characters and unflinching depictions of the sometimes awkward desperation of coastal life ground the story and give it a gritty feel that is consistently satisfying."
"Library Journal: "
"The talented Galera, evidently highly regarded in his native Brazil, invests the mystery/quest structure of this novel with abundant colorful and lively details."
"DuJour"" "
"Both languid and tense."
"Kirkus Reviews: "
"Altogether impressive novel by a young writer ....Galera writes lyrically of a land of jungle and beach, even when the mood turns Hitchcock-ian....An elegant, literate and literary mystery of appearances and disappearances."
"Booklist: "
"Full of more than just mystery. Galera uses his hero's condition to ruminate on relationships and his search into the past to contemplate beliefs about individuality and connectedness....an intriguing novel from a celebrated Brazilian author."
"Publishers Weekly "
"Galera's keen sense of characters and unflinching depictions of the sometimes awkward desperation of coastal life ground the story and give it a gritty feel that is consistently satisfying."
"Library Journal: "
"The talented Galera, evidently highly regarded in his native Brazil, invests the mystery/quest structure of this novel with abundant colorful and lively details."
"Shelf Awareness "
"Atmospheric, multi-layered and poetic, Galera certainly makes a splash with "Blood-Drenched Beard," and the ripples will surely affect all they touch."
"Outside Magazine: "
"Brilliant prose from a big-deal translator."
"DuJour"" "
"Both languid and tense."
"Kirkus Reviews: "
"Altogether impressive novel by a young writer ....Galera writes lyrically of a land of jungle and beach, even when the mood turns Hitchcock-ian....An elegant, literate and literary mystery of appearances and disappearances."
"Booklist: "
"Full of more than just mystery. Galera uses his hero's condition to ruminate on relationships and his search into the past to contemplate beliefs about individuality and connectedness....an intriguing novel from a celebrated Brazilian author."
"Publishers Weekly "
"Galera's keen sense of characters and unflinching depictions of the sometimes awkward desperation of coastal life ground the story and give it a gritty feel that is consistently satisfying."
"Library Journal: "
"The talented Galera, evidently highly regarded in his native Brazil, invests the mystery/quest structure of this novel with abundant colorful and lively details."
"Grantland"
"Daniel Galera offers a clever twist on the naive-sleuth trope, and one that leads to a number of strange and often funny confrontations."
"Shelf Awareness "
"Atmospheric, multi-layered and poetic, Galera certainly makes a splash with "Blood-Drenched Beard," and the ripples will surely affect all they touch."
"Outside Magazine: "
"Brilliant prose from a big-deal translator."
"DuJour"" "
"Both languid and tense."
"Kirkus Reviews: "
"Altogether impressive novel by a young writer ....Galera writes lyrically of a land of jungle and beach, even when the mood turns Hitchcock-ian....An elegant, literate and literary mystery of appearances and disappearances."
"Booklist: "
"Full of more than just mystery. Galera uses his hero's condition to ruminate on relationships and his search into the past to contemplate beliefs about individuality and connectedness....an intriguing novel from a celebrated Brazilian author."
"Publishers Weekly "
"Galera's keen sense of characters and unflinching depictions of the sometimes awkward desperation of coastal life ground the story and give it a gritty feel that is consistently satisfying."
"Library Journal: "
"The talented Galera, evidently highly regarded in his native Brazil, invests the mystery/quest structure of this novel with abundant colorful and lively details."
Dwight Garner," The New York Times"
"Mr. Galera has a lovely sense of the rhythms of beach town life in the off season, the salty air and the diesel fishing boat motors and sun that burns off the morning chill... Like his narrator, he's a lover as much as a fighter, and his novel is seductive. It's got a tidal pull. "Blood-Drenched Beard" also has a terrific ending. It's one that suggests, sometimes at least, that peace, love and understanding are vastly overrated."
"Grantland"
"Daniel Galera offers a clever twist on the naive-sleuth trope, and one that leads to a number of strange and often funny confrontations."
"Outside Magazine: "
"Brilliant prose from a big-deal translator."
"DuJour"" "
"Both languid and tense."
"Shelf Awareness "
"Atmospheric, multi-layered and poetic, Galera certainly makes a splash with "Blood-Drenched Beard," and the ripples will surely affect all they touch."
"Kirkus Reviews: "
"Altogether impressive novel by a young writer ....Galera writes lyrically of a land of jungle and beach, even when the mood turns Hitchcock-ian....An elegant, literate and literary mystery of appearances and disappearances."
"Booklist: "
"Full of more than just mystery. Galera uses his hero's condition to ruminate on relationships and his search into the past to contemplate beliefs about individuality and connectedness....an intriguing novel from a celebrated Brazilian author."
"Publishers Weekly "
"Galera's keen sense of characters and unflinching depictions of the sometimes awkward desperation of coastal life ground the story and give it a gritty feel that is consistently satisfying."
"Library Journal: "
"The talented Galera, evidently highly regarded in his native Brazil, invests the mystery/quest structure of this novel with abundant colorful and lively details."
Dwight Garner," The New York Times"
"Mr. Galera has a lovely sense of the rhythms of beach town life in the off season, the salty air and the diesel fishing boat motors and sun that burns off the morning chill... Like his narrator, he's a lover as much as a fighter, and his novel is seductive. It's got a tidal pull. "Blood-Drenched Beard" also has a terrific ending. It's one that suggests, sometimes at least, that peace, love and understanding are vastly overrated."
"
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "
"Blood-Drenched Beard," Daniel Galera's exploration of family, is part mystery, part travelogue and part sociology steeped in magical realism. No matter which part this gifted Brazilian stresses, his work feels tidal, like the ocean it features so heavily."
"
The Booksmith: "
"Don't let this intense title scare you away: This is an engaging read from the get-go. It's a big, mysterious story about a man, his father and his grandfather."
"
Grantland"
"Daniel Galera offers a clever twist on the naive-sleuth trope, and one that leads to a number of strange and often funny confrontations."
"Outside Magazine: "
"Brilliant prose from a big-deal translator."
"DuJour"" "
"Both languid and tense."
"Shelf Awareness "
"Atmospheric, multi-layered and poetic, Galera certainly makes a splash with "Blood-Drenched Beard," and the ripples will surely affect all they touch."
"Kirkus Reviews: "
"Altogether impressive novel by a young writer ....Galera writes lyrically of a land of jungle and beach, even when the mood turns Hitchcock-ian....An elegant, literate and literary mystery of appearances and disappearances."
"Booklist: "
"Full of more than just mystery. Galera uses his hero's condition to ruminate on relationships and his search into the past to contemplate beliefs about individuality and connectedness....an intriguing novel from a celebrated Brazilian author."
"Publishers Weekly "
"Galera's keen sense of characters and unflinching depictions of the sometimes awkward desperation of coastal life ground the story and give it a gritty feel that is consistently satisfying."
"Library Journal: "
"The talented Galera, evidently highly regarded in his native Brazil, invests the mystery/quest structure of this novel with abundant colorful and lively details."
Dwight Garner," The New York Times"
Mr. Galera has a lovely sense of the rhythms of beach town life in the off season, the salty air and the diesel fishing boat motors and sun that burns off the morning chill Like his narrator, he s a lover as much as a fighter, and his novel is seductive. It s got a tidal pull. "Blood-Drenched Beard" also has a terrific ending. It s one that suggests, sometimes at least, that peace, love and understanding are vastly overrated.
"
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "
Blood-Drenched Beard, Daniel Galera s exploration of family, is part mystery, part travelogue and part sociology steeped in magical realism. No matter which part this gifted Brazilian stresses, his work feels tidal, like the ocean it features so heavily."
"
The Booksmith: "
Don t let this intense title scare you away: This is an engaging read from the get-go. It s a big, mysterious story about a man, his father and his grandfather.
"
Grantland"
Daniel Galera offers a clever twist on the naive-sleuth trope, and one that leads to a number of strange and often funny confrontations.
"Outside Magazine: "
Brilliant prose from a big-deal translator.
"DuJour"" "
Both languid and tense.
"Shelf Awareness "
Atmospheric, multi-layered and poetic, Galera certainly makes a splash with"Blood-Drenched Beard," and the ripples will surely affect all they touch.
"Kirkus Reviews: "
Altogether impressive novel by a young writer .Galera writes lyrically of a land of jungle and beach, even when the mood turns Hitchcock-ian .An elegant, literate and literary mystery of appearances and disappearances.
"Booklist: "
Full of more than just mystery. Galera uses his hero s condition to ruminate on relationships and his search into the past to contemplate beliefs about individuality and connectedness .an intriguing novel from a celebrated Brazilian author.
"Publishers Weekly "
Galera s keen sense of characters and unflinching depictions of the sometimes awkward desperation of coastal life ground the story and give it a gritty feel that is consistently satisfying.
"Library Journal: "
The talented Galera, evidently highly regarded in his native Brazil, invests the mystery/quest structure of this novel with abundant colorful and lively details. "
About the Author:
Daniel Galera is a Brazilian writer and translator. He was born in Sao Paulo, but lives in Porto Alegre, where he has spent most of his life. He has published four novels in Brazil to great acclaim, the latest of which, " Barba Ensopada de Sangue" ("Blood-Drenched Beard"), was awarded the 2013 Sao Paulo Literature Prize. In 2013 "Granta" named Galera one of the Best Young Brazilian Novelists. He has translated the work of Zadie Smith, John Cheever, and David Mitchell into Portuguese.
Alison Entrekin translates Brazilian literature. Her works include "City of God" by Paulo Lins; "The Eternal Son" by Cristovao Tezza, shortlisted for the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award; "Near to the Wild Heart" by Clarice Lispector, shortlisted for the PEN America Translation Prize; and "Budapest "by Chico Buarque, shortlisted for the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize."
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