João Vêncio
José Luandino Vieira
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João Vêncio
by José Luandino Vieira, José Luandino Vieira
Published
1987
Publisher
Edições 70
Pages
113
Description
As João Vêncio, mulatto hustler, awaits sentence in an Angolan jail for attempted murder, he recounts the loves and friendships of his life. There is Maristrela, the night-black wife of a white-trash doctor, who teaches him how to make the whydah birds sing more sweetly. Sissy, the boy with long blond curls, who shares with him the sensuousness of the ocean; and his sweetheart, his mocha-chocolate Bailundo girl, who brings him Moamba stew from the Benguela-Catumbela lands even though he tried to strangle her. A book breathtaking in both its violence and its tenderness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in João Vêncio?
This edition of João Vêncio has approximately 113 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read João Vêncio?
For most readers, João Vêncio typically takes between 2h 21m and 1h 34m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 28,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 53m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 4 days • Estimated word count: 28,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of João Vêncio?
The estimated word count for João Vêncio is approximately 28,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of João Vêncio?
João Vêncio was written by José Luandino Vieira, José Luandino Vieira.
When was João Vêncio published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1987. The original work may have been published on a different date.