The Jaguar’s Roar
- Author Micheliny Verunschk
- Narrator Krysta Gonzales
- Publisher Tantor Media, Inc
- Publish Date 27 January 2026
- Run Time 4 hours and 35 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Fiction: general and literary, Magical realism, Narrative theme: Coming of age.
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The story of an Indigenous girl's kidnapping during a colonial expedition intertwines with a young woman's modern-day search for identity and ancestral truths.
In 1817, explorers Spix and Martius returned from their three-year voyage in Brazil with not only an extensive account of their journey, but also with an Indigenous boy and girl, Iñe-e and Juri. Kidnapped from rival tribes as part of the colonialist trend of collecting "living specimens" on scientific expeditions, the two tragically perished shortly after arriving in Europe. This lyrically rich novel takes their perspective to illuminate their harrowing journey.
Micheliny Verunschk's fifth novel, the first to be translated into English, powerfully challenges dominant historical narratives by centering the voices of these stolen Indigenous children. Intertwining their story with a narrative set in contemporary Brazil, we meet Josefa, a young woman grappling with her own identity when she encounters Iñe-e's image in an exhibition. Through its poignant exploration of memory, colonialism, and belonging, this novel stands out in Brazilian literature, offering listeners a profound reflection on the enduring impact of history on personal lives.
| Author | Micheliny Verunschk |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Krysta Gonzales |
| Duration | 4 hours and 35 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9798318556746 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Tantor Media, Inc |
| Genre | Fiction: general and literary, Magical realism, Narrative theme: Coming of age |
| Availability | IE, US |
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