A general theory of forgetting

Tells (a general theory of forgetting) the true story of Ludo, the Portuguese woman who was terrified by the escalating events of the Angolan independence war in 1975, so she locked herself in her apartment in Luanda for nearly thirty years. Agualusa links Ludo's story with the touching stories of other characters and shapes them with precise sarcasm that highlights the incidental wonders of life, creating from that a convincing and enchanting masterpiece. (The translator) - The seamless detachment and readability of Louis de Bernières at his best, combined with the insightful notes of John Maxwell Coetzee... Agualusa's writing is always a pleasure. (Scottman) - If it is true that the man who owns a good story is practically a king, then Agualusa can consider himself part of the new royal family on the continent. Alongside Mozambican Mia Coto, Agualusa has indeed become one of the most distinguished voices in Portuguese-speaking Africa. (Financial Times) - A book that hooks the reader from the first page. (J L)