• Book Reviews,  Books to read

    Paraty starts today

    The population of Paraty swells from 35,000 to 100,00 today,  as book enthusiasts overwhelm the town.  The opening ceremony starts at 7pm Brazil time, which is 4 hours behind the UK and Portugal. The programme went on the Flip website a few days ago and paper copies were available yesterday.   The Portuguese are notorious for not providing information and Brazil seems no better.  It feels like being present but also being in twilight.  There is anticipation in the humid air. Buildings are still being painted, exhibitions erected.  There is very little panic given the state of some places although over the constant sound of music there can be heard…