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About Patrícia Melo

Birth

1962

Biography

Patrícia Melo is a Brazilian author. She has written The Killer and In Praise of Lies, among others. Her works have dealt with sex and violence in a heavily urbanized setting.

Patrícia Melo was born in São Paulo in 1962 and is one of the most prominent voices in contemporary Brazilian literature.

Her prolific career includes 17 published works, establishing her as a versatile and consistent author.

In addition to being a novelist, Melo has had a successful career as a screenwriter, bringing a visual narrative to her writing.

Her work masterfully explores intense themes such as suspense, human psychology, and the reality of drug trafficking in Brazil.

Among her most recognized titles is 'Simple Art of Killing a Woman', a testament to her direct and provocative style.

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