Two brothers, same blood – different skin color. Federico "passes" for white, while Lorenzo is black. Their skin color socially divides them. The former is tormented by the guilt of his privilege, while the latter carries the weight of racism throughout his life.

In a Brazil where racial discrimination is a structural element of society and racial quotas divide it, an old traumatic incident resurfaces, scratching the hidden wounds of the past.

With a bold and profoundly human narrative, Scott undertakes a stunning exploration of the concepts of race, guilt, and blood ties. A captivating and thought-provoking novel by the award-winning Paulo Scott (born Porto Alegre, 1966). Nominated for the 2022 Booker Prize.