Shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction歐威爾獎決選。跨越世代與國境，思索歷史、愛與生存。there are more things is a novel about two women - Melissa and Catarina.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.there are more things 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.
Shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction 2022 'a serious accomplishment from a talented writer with a gloriously untethered style'Sunday Times'there are more things is a vivid and expansive novel of sisterhood, love and connection. Reading it is a true experience of joy, and of hope' Sophie Mackintosh, author of THE WATER CUREthere are more things is a novel about two women - Melissa and Catarina. 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.there are more things builds on the unique voice of Yara's debut
For fans of Chemistry and Conversations with Friends: A mesmerizing and witty debut novel about a young woman growing up between two disparate cultures, and the singular identity she finds along the w
