The Book of Chameleons

by José Eduardo Agualusa

Rating: 3 (6 votes)

Tags: Set in Angola Male author

The Book of Chameleons

Description:
Felix Ventura is a man with an unusual occupation. If your lineage isn't sufficiently distinguished, he'll change that for you. If your family history isn't quite as glorious as you'd like, he can make you a new one. Felix Ventura is a seller of pasts.

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Read Around The World Challenge user profile avatar for Carla
(1 year ago)
11 Feb, 2025
There were some truly beautiful moments in this story. I loved the dreams, where the gecko narrator would be a man and discuss things with the main character. A story of memory, invented pasts and the bloody history of Angola.
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(7 months ago)
03 Nov, 2025
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Language: EN

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