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Lisa Ahima
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You may have heard about books that are letters to God, but what about books that are letters to the devil? In a non-creepy-cult-y-horror-y way, I mean. If you can't think of an example, Ananda Lima's Craft is one that will take you by surprise. The narrator, who simply goes by "the writer," has her life changed after sleeping with the devil. Just for a moment, I'd like for you to guess how it might've changed. Maybe you'd assume the writer would become existential about her fate as a result of her actions. Maybe you'd think readers would follow the writer through a horrific, fire and brimstone Series of Unfortunate Events for the duration of the book.
In reality, Craft is a collection built around the conceit that after this strange encounter, the writer becomes inspired to write stories for the devil. In "Antropófaga," Béia can't seem to pack a lunch despite her best ...
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