About “City of God”
City of God is a 1997 semi-autobiographical novel by Paulo Lins, set in Cidade de Deus, a favela in Western Rio de Janeiro. The story follows three young men and their experiences growing up in the community, where Lins himself lived. The novel is the only book published by Lins and took eight years to complete. It reflects his personal background and the environment of the favela. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1997
- Latest edition
- 2006 · ISBN 0802170102
- ISBN
- 9780802170101
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | City of God | 2006 | 0802170102 | Buy on Amazon |
 | City of God | 1997 | 9780802170101 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is City of God?
City of God by Paulo Lins has 448 pages.
Some summaries adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.