Verissimo, Luis Fernando  (, 1936-) <br/><br/>
The club of angels 
/ Luis Fernando Verissimo ; translated from the Portuguese by Margaret Jull Costa. 
 - New York  : New Directions  , 2002. 
 - 135 p.  : ill.  ; 22 cm. 
<br/><br/> Luis Fernando Verissimo's Club of Angels is an irresistible, enticing book - almost as irresistible and enticing as the exquisite meals prepared within - about the sin of gluttony. Written by one of Brazil's leading authors and columnists, Club of Angels has been on the bestseller list since 1998. It tells the story of ten privileged men, who meet every month to dine fabulously and celebrate their friendship and singularity. When their leader, Ramos, dies of AIDS, the narrator Daniel meets his possible replacement - Lucido - in a wineshop. Lucido is mysteriously taciturn, but in the privacy of Daniel's kitchen, he recreates the men's favorite dishes, giving them a gastronomic experience like no other. The tale of bewilderment and death that follows creates an unforgettable literary experience. It is tinged with funny characters, witty dialogue, touching with mordant satire on all segments of Brazilian society. 
<br/><br/><br/>Translated from the Portuguese to English. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780811215008 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Gluttony----Fiction<br/>Male friendship----Fiction
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>PQ9698.32.E73  / C5813 2002 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>LAS FIC VER