A review which captured the essence of the book

One of the best reviews I’ve read of O Grande Dia has just been posted on Instagram by Rone Rione, aka @cabeça-de-leitor. Here it is:

“I just finished reading O Grande Dia by Pierre Cormon, and I was left with the feeling that I had traversed a small universe in just a few pages. The story is short but rich in layers, almost like a carnival parade that, as it passes by, reveals unexpected colours, emotions, and reflections.

Divided into three parts, each following a character: Dandara, who is about to parade in the Sambadrome for the first time; Tainá, who works behind the scenes at the festival; and Ronaldo, who is about to dive into a traditional Rio-style bate-bola to celebrate Carnival.

The narrative follows a seemingly simple moment in each of their lives, but one that transforms into something much greater. As I read, I felt that the author plays with the idea of an inner journey: what appears to be just an everyday episode takes on almost epic proportions, as if every small gesture carried a profound meaning, representing desire, freedom, doubt, fear, and transformation.

What caught my attention most was the poetic tone of the writing. There is an interesting blend of delicacy and intensity. The carnival atmosphere appears not just as a party, but as a metaphor: identity, transformation, and freedom seem to pulse behind every page.

As I read, I felt as though I were watching a painting come to life, full of colours, sensations, and symbols. It’s one of those books that can be read quickly, but whose echoes linger long after the last page is turned.

A sensitive, impactful work, laden with emotions and social commentary.

One of those that continues to resonate long after the end.

Here, Carnival ceases to be merely a backdrop and becomes a language. It is a metaphor for rupture: for the masks we wear, the versions of ourselves we hide, and the possibilities that emerge when we allow ourselves to exist outside the usual rules.

✨ Pierre Cormon, a Swiss author, has gifted us with a beautiful, purely Brazilian work.

Have you read this book or heard of it?”

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Thank you so much, Rone, for reading so carefully and for your keen insight into the novel’s various layers!