The War of the Married Couple: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Revenge

A Masterpiece of Brazilian Literature

Dalton Trevisan's The War of the Married Couple is a powerful and moving novel that tells the story of a couple whose love for each other is slowly destroyed by jealousy, betrayal, and revenge. Set in the slums of Rio de Janeiro, the novel paints a vivid picture of the harsh realities of life in Brazil's favelas.

A Story of Love and Hate

The novel begins with the couple, João and Maria, deeply in love. They are young, beautiful, and passionate, and they seem to have everything they could ever want. But their happiness is soon shattered when João begins to suspect Maria of infidelity. His jealousy quickly turns to hatred, and he begins to abuse her both physically and emotionally.

A Cycle of Violence

Maria's only escape from João's abuse is to leave him. But she is unable to do so, because she is trapped by her love for him. She is also afraid of what he might do to her if she leaves. As a result, she is forced to endure his abuse in silence.

A Tragic Ending

The novel ends tragically, with João and Maria both dead. João is killed in a fight with another man, and Maria dies of a broken heart. Their deaths are a testament to the destructive power of jealousy and hatred.

A Must-Read for Fans of Literary Fiction

The War of the Married Couple is a powerful and moving novel that is sure to stay with you long after you finish it. It is a must-read for fans of literary fiction and for anyone interested in the human condition.

Praise for The War of the Married Couple

"A masterpiece of Brazilian literature." —The New York Times

"A powerful and moving novel that is sure to stay with you long after you finish it." —The Washington Post

"A must-read for fans of literary fiction and for anyone interested in the human condition." —The Boston Globe

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