Zero
By Ellen Watson
1974
First Published
3.86
Average Rating
305
Number of Pages
Against a backdrop of political corruption Jose lives an ordinary life, working a dead-end job catching mice in a dingy movie theater. Everything changes when he meets his wife Rosa thanks to the help of the Happy Heart Marriage Agency. They seem to have an understanding: Jose isn't bothered by Rosa's dishonesty, extra weight, and fantastically promiscuous past; Rosa isn't too put off by Jose's clubbed foot, periodic blackouts, or lack of direction—she just wants a house. Pragmatic, Jose sets out to get the money necessary to make that possible. And in doing so, he manages to become a robber, sniper, and political subversive wanted by the government. Deploying fast-paced, short chapters in a number of styles, Brandao deftly presents an array of engaging characters and conflicts, vividly depicting the absurdity of a repressive political regime with exceptional daring and humor.
Avg Rating
3.86
Number of Ratings
249
5 STARS
35%
4 STARS
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3 STARS
23%
2 STARS
8%
1 STARS
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Author
Ellen Watson
Author · 6 books
Ellen Doré Watson is an American poet, translator and teacher.
