Flesh and Bone and Water

Flesh and Bone and Water is a captivating novel that explores themes of family, class, and identity through the interconnected lives of characters spanning Rio de Janeiro, the Amazon, and London. The story follows André, a wealthy Brazilian surgeon, from his childhood tragedy through his successful career and later reflections in middle age, revealing long-repressed truths upon receiving a letter from Luana, the daughter of his family’s maid. With atmospheric prose, the narrative delves into complex issues of race, desire, and power, offering a profound meditation on memory and the ways we protect ourselves from the truth.