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jealous of Felix, I want an Eulálio

This book was a short read, I think it touches on the topic of identity and illusions. The story follows the friendship of Felix and his surprising houseguest Eulálio. I envy Felix because I have actually dreamt about this specific scenario, talking to my animal sidekick is insane and I need this to happen to […]

Posted in Blogs | Tagged with Fluidity, identity, malleability, memories, The Book of Chameleons

The Book of Chameleons – Dreams and False Realities

Hi everyone, this week I read “The Book of Chameleons”. I really enjoyed this book, it might be my favourite so far. I liked how the book consisted of very short chapters and the lighthearted beginning leading to a darker twist towards the end. As a ki…

Posted in Blogs | Tagged with Dreams, identity, memory

The Book of Chameleons – Dreams and False Realities

Hi everyone, this week I read “The Book of Chameleons”. I really enjoyed this book, it might be my favourite so far. I liked how the book consisted of very short chapters and the lighthearted beginning leading to a darker twist towards the end. As a ki…

Posted in Blogs | Tagged with Dreams, identity, memory

Am I The Chameleon ?

Hi everyone!!  I hope you all had a good weekend:) We are so close to being done with this semester, that’s wild HAHA only a couple books to go!! This week I read José Eduardo Agualusa’s The Book of Chameleons. Not going to lie I felt super lost reading this book, I’m not sure if […]

Posted in Blogs | Tagged with identity, José Eduardo Agualusa, memories, reality, The Book of Chameleon, week 11

All types of lizards (if lizards means only geckos and chameleons and chameleons means humans).

Here are some post final midterm deranged thoughts: “The Book of Chameleons”. What an interesting and creative read, but one that was also kinda confusing to follow. I think that that’s a product of the dreamy double world created by José Eduardo Agualusa. It took me a while to figure out why this book was […]

Posted in Agualusa, Blogs | Tagged with chameleons, geckos, identity, last midterm done, lizards, perpetual change, woohoo, you cant escape your past

The Book of Chameleons

 Hey everyone! I can’t believe this is already my last novel in this course; time really does fly! This class has been so much fun and a rewarding experience. I almost don’t want it to end so soon. This week, I read the “Book of Chameleons” writte…

Posted in Blogs | Tagged with change, culture, identity, memory, Transformation

The Book of Chameleons

 Hey everyone! I can’t believe this is already my last novel in this course; time really does fly! This class has been so much fun and a rewarding experience. I almost don’t want it to end so soon. This week, I read the “Book of Chameleons” writte…

Posted in Blogs | Tagged with change, culture, identity, memory, Transformation

The Book Of Identity Crises

This was definitely one of my favourite books till now. This was a hardcore fiction novel, but I really loved it. FINALLY, I DON’T HATE THE MALE CHARACTERS. And I never thought I would want to be a semi-dead, day dreaming reptile. From beginning to end, I was blown away by how well this book […]

Posted in Blogs | Tagged with death, identity, José Eduardo Agualusa, lizard, Magic, Mystery, thriller

“Geck-yo Act Together!” It’s time to REINCARNATE!!!!!!! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

Art by DimitriSirenkoArt “We needed out own heroes like we needed bread to eat.” José Eduardo Agualusa, The Book of the Chameleons, Pg. 110 Hello my loves! How are we all dealing with mother nature’s mood swings! I’m hoping the sun will peaked itself from the clouds once more and stay with us for much […]

Posted in Blogs | Tagged with Angolan Civil War, chameleon, identity, past, reincarnation

The book of Chameleons

I was asked to do another blog due to confusion on my last one, so here it is. “The Book of Chameleons” explores at identity and memory through a captivating blend of magical realism and fiction. With the help of a gecko that lived at Felix Ventura’s home, this was made possible. With sensations and […]

Posted in Blogs | Tagged with death, fiction, identity, memory

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