Rio Sol − A Story of Hope!
Rio Sol - Uma história de fé!
Language: English
€3.26
Synopsis
Set against the sun-drenched vineyards of Petrolina, in Brazil’s Northeast, Rio Sol follows a diverse group of characters—an ambitious businessman from São Paulo, a surgeon from Bahia, an Argentine winemaker, and locals whose lives intertwine in unexpected ways. Amid the stark beauty of the backlands and the flowing waters of the São Francisco River, they each seek meaning, love, and purpose.
But this is more than a story about wine and land—it is a tale born in a time of global darkness. As the world grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic, isolation, uncertainty, and loss touched every life. In this novel, João Calazans Filho captures that atmosphere and distills it into a narrative where challenge is the key word. Every character faces a turning point, a reckoning with their past and a reimagining of their future.
Through the lens of viticulture, the novel explores resilience, innovation, and the human spirit’s refusal to yield. Rio Sol is, ultimately, a toast to transformation—proof that even in the harshest climates and most uncertain times, something beautiful...
About João Calazans Filho
João Calazans Filho is a distinguished Brazilian writer whose work reflects the richness, contradictions, and cultural complexity of contemporary Brazil. Born in Salvador, in the heart of Bahia, Calazans Filho draws deeply from the rhythms, colors, and voices of the Northeast, crafting stories that bridge the personal and the universal.
With a literary voice marked by lyricism, raw honesty, and social awareness, he has become known for portraying the depth of human experience — from everyday joys and longings to the profound struggles of identity, injustice, and transformation. His narratives often venture into bohemian worlds, political undercurrents, and the psychological landscapes of his characters, always guided by a powerful sense of purpose and humanity.
Across novels, poetry, chronicles, and essays, João Calazans Filho explores universal themes such as love, memory, resilience, and the invisible structures that shape society. His writing is not only an artistic expression but also a cultural act — a tool for reflection and change. Books like O Beco, Cortina de Fumaça – Um Submundo Cruel, Rio Sol – Uma História de Fé, and O Pé de Cacau Encantado (indicated of the prestigious Jabuti Prize) showcase his narrative range and thematic depth.
Calazans Filho’s work has been translated into ten languages and has reached readers around the globe, affirming his position as a vital voice in Brazilian literature. Beyond his publications, he is also an active cultural promoter, involved in educational and literary initiatives aimed at empowering new generations of writers and preserving the cultural memory of Bahia and Brazil.
In all his projects, João Calazans Filho brings a unique blend of imagination, realism, and social conscience — inviting readers to not only read, but to feel, question, and dream.
Product specifications
Binding | eBook (EPUB) |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | Wednesday, 21 May 2025 |
Edition | 1 |
Author | João Calazans Filho |
Category | Literature > Novels |