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Joao Cerqueira
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The Tragedy of Fidel Castro reviews

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Hello,

I would like to show the best reviews of my novel The Tragedy of Fidel Castro:

"The Tragedy of Fidel Castro" is very much recommended reading for those who like religious and alternative history reads, not to be missed.''
Midwest Book Review
http://www.midwestbookreview.com/sbw/feb_13.htm

''For the reviewer the book has more shades of the General in his Labyrinth by Garcia Marquez...''
Book Review India:
http://www.thebookreviewindia.org/artic ... ciety.html

‘’Novels like The Tragedy of Fidel Castro are the untamed mustangs of
fiction that, unlike most other books, run wild and free, contemptuous
of the confinement that the corral of ordinary classification would
imprison them in."
The American Culture http://stkarnick.com/culture/index.php?p=23920

"This book has amazing depth and connections that bear repeated
scrutiny and investigation. The Tragedy of Fidel Castro is highly
relevant to our society today, and I highly recommend it."
Portland Book Review
http://www.portlandbookreview.com/the-t ... el-castro/

''The Tragedy of Fidel Castro (River Grove Books) by the Portuguese writer João Cerqueira makes me wonder how much pleasure I’ve denied myself.''
Alexander Boot
http://alexanderboot.com/content/found- ... del-castro

''The books deals with capitalism, socialism, religion and human
potential, and while written from a satirical viewpoint, the witty and
refreshing language and world viewpoint really draws you in.''
The Ofi Press http://theofipress.webs.com/cerqueirajoao.htm

"The author brilliantly balances the formal tone and themes of
capitalism, socialism and religion with an appropriate dose of the
ridiculous. [...] The feeling I got with each page was one that I
compare to the first time I read The Pilgrim's Progress by John
Bunyan. I might not get it completely at first but it all ties
together by the end and there's a feeling of having expanded my world
view a bit on every page. [...] If you're a fan of satire, history, or
generally good literature, I highly recommend this novel."
Rabid Readers Review
http://www.rabidreaders.com/2012/12/21/ ... cerqueira/

'’The book possesses a lean beauty and a humane perspective,
Fellini-esque in its carnival of excess.''
The Driftless Area Review
http://driftlessareareview.com/2013/03/ ... cerqueira/

‘’As the story developed the writers humour really comes through on a
par with Tom Sharpe. This is an excellent and enthralling read and I
really hope that I can obtain or purchase the authors other
publications.’’
Beck Valley Books
http://beckvalleybooks.blogspot.pt/2013 ... ro-by.html

‘’João Cerqueira’s novel is an energetic, bizarre, and extremely
clever take on two heavily fictionalized leaders’ attempts to cling to
power. Check it out!’’
Bullet Reviews - http://www.bulletreviews.com/the-traged ... stro-2012/

''If like me you are someone who grew up on Monty Python, love magic
realism and enjoy contemplating ideas, then I urge you to go out and
buy this book immediately. ''
Magical Realism Books
http://magic-realism-books.blogspot.pt/ ... -joao.html

''Due to the fantastic elements of this satire, the temptation of some
has been to file Cerqueira's book in the tradition of magical realism.
The mantle quite not fit. The novel echoes Homer more than Marquez''.
Bibliotekos - https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid= ... MmNhNGJlYw

‘’I've read some great satirical novels, from the Hitchhiker's Guide
by Douglas Adams to Tristram Shandy by Laurence Sterne. To this list I
can now add The Tragedy of Fidel Castro by João Cerqueira.''
Amazon http://www.amazon.com/review/R369I8FKD9 ... deID=&tag=

''La Tragedia di Fidel Castro è, dunque, un romanzo che incorpora alla
perfezione diversi generi, senza mai risultare né noioso né banale, e
che dimostra come si possa fare dell’ottima letteratura anche
ironizzando su argomenti complessi e profondi come il capitalismo, la
rivoluzione e la religione.’’
Fucinemute Magazine
http://www.fucinemute.it/2013/02/la-tra ... ella-vita/

‘’ When one reads the title, there is no way you would guess what kind
of book this is! This is an easy read, colorful, and well-written with
a great wrap up at the end! I recommend this for a change of pace!’’
Tome Tender - http://tometender.blogspot.pt/2013/01/t ... 4c623b40d4

''Cerqueira shows potential to be a big name in the future.''
Contemporary Literary Review India
http://issuu.com/khurshid_alam/docs/clriapril2013

''Joao Cerqueira's writing style is irreverent and full of fun for the
sophisticated reader.''
Reader's Favorite http://readoersfavorite.com/book-review/8648

Thank you for your attention.
João Cerqueira
http://www.joaocerqueira.com
https://botya.forewordreviews.com/winne ... nslations/
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