SAMBA DREAMERS by Kathleen de Azevedo (University of Arizona Press, $17.95 softbound) In her debut novel, the author shatters the Brazil of the imagination and spins a compelling tale of desperation in searching for the American Dream. The plot centers on two Brazilians fleeing political oppression. Written from a Brazilian's point of view, this new book features richly drawn characters and an imaginative plot that is as exciting as a wild carnaval parade. Tucson Citizen Recommended Reading Thursday, March 16, 2006 |