Teoría general del olvido

Synopsis of Teoría general del olvido

General Theory of Oblivion is a novel by Angolan writer José Eduardo Agualusa, published in 2012. The story follows Ludovica Fernández Mano, a woman who locks herself in her apartment in Luanda for almost thirty years, from the day of Angola's independence in 1975. Through her experiences and reflections, the novel explores themes such as isolation, memory, the history of Angola, and the human condition. With sensual writing and overflowing imagination, Agualusa weaves a luxurious plot where seemingly trivial details build a perfect puzzle, keeping the reader dazzled until the end.