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The short stories are compelling and edgy -- written in a magic realist style. Two stories in particular knocked me out: Portuguese author Teolinda Gersão's "The Woman Who Stole the Rain," (in which the narrator overhears an unsettling tale), Brazilian author, Augusta Faro's "The Ants," (a very creepy tale about a woman going mad), and as I have been reading lots of Chandler and Hammett of late, I also enjoyed Rubem Fonseca's Latin noir-ish sendup in Mandrake.
There is also poetry, books reviews, and some wonderful short nonfiction pieces as well. October is packed with events celebrating the Lusophone world and you can find a schedule here.