This book is definitively incorporated to the brazilian literature as one of the most important pieces of fiction produced in the 70s. Here, Scliar creates a definitive character, Captain Birodidjan, fearless hero of a new world, fanatic preacher of utopias, solitary and hopeful sailor in a sea of indifference.
"The One-man Army" captures the reader through the agile, precise narrative, structured on cuts in time, where fiction is constantly wrapped in a fantastic atmosphere. Moacyr Scliar's dark humour surrounds this beautiful book. The saga of Birobidjan, the solitary preacher of a better world, his crazy humanism, quixotesque, his magical dreams, make of this book an emotional and unforgettable read.
The One-Man Army
