Um Gato, Um Chapéu E Um Pedaço De Cordel (2014) - Plot & Excerpts
This is the first book from this author that I've read. I really enjoyed most of the stories - they were warm, emotional and somehow real ot me. Joanne Harris manages to combine the real and the fantastic element all at once. I felt her characters. It's not easy to build good personnage in short stories mainly because you don't have that much time and space to explore their personality and their world but she's done a great job. A must-read. This book was so utterly charming it took me by surprise. I had initially picked it up after reading the back quickly and finding it intriguing.I'd never read Harris before, but I'm certainly glad I did. Her ideas are so simple, yet so interesting, and pulled off in such a way that they really make the reader feel something. Her "horror" shorts were so haunting, and I adored her stories of Faith and Hope, the elderly dears living in a home and facing their own challenges.Her characters are very intriguing, and I just adore her writing style. I had a hard time putting it down. I would read one story and tell myself, "Ah, just one more", until the next thing I knew I reached the end.I really look forward to reading more from this author!
What do You think about Um Gato, Um Chapéu E Um Pedaço De Cordel (2014)?
A lovely set of short stories to dip into. Excellent typical Joanne Harris style.
—gimenez2000
Joanne Harris is one of my fav authors, but I got bored with these stories.
—Shortstuff2011
I didnt enjoy this one as much as jigs and reels not to sure why
—hahnpal
I love Joanne Harris. These stories didn't disappoint.
—nobi
