Joana Bértholo is the author of "Do Amor e de Outros Fantasmas" (On Love and Other Phantoms), her second short story collection. The work brings together 26 stories that explore themes such as loss, love, and questions about narrative and the perspective of who tells the story.
The book is characterized by a strong presence of "indiscipline" in its stories, a trait that marks the author's literary approach. This indiscipline manifests itself both in the narrative structure and in the content of the stories.
The title of the work makes direct reference to the concept of phantoms, which function as a metaphor for memories, past relationships, and experiences that continue to haunt the characters. Love emerges as a central theme, intertwined with the presence of these emotional phantoms.
"Do Amor e de Outros Fantasmas" (On Love and Other Phantoms) represents a continuation of Joana Bértholo's literary journey, consolidating her voice in the short story genre through a collection that mixes intimacy and narrative experimentalism.
