The Love of Singular Men

In his English debut, Brazilian author Victor Heringer weaves a poignant narrative set in the 1970s suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, where a family, including a crippled teenage son named Camilo, takes in an orphan named Cosme. As the boys develop an intimate bond, their lives are drastically altered by an act of violence. Decades later, Camilo returns to confront his past, marked by love and the repercussions of Brazil's military dictatorship, creating an incisive exploration of society and a fluid, queer coming-of-age story. Shortlisted for the 2024 ALTA First Translation Prize, this moving novel is a compelling tribute to the complexity of human relationships and societal issues.