One commentator wrote that the book is written and without punctuation, "so that the narrative approach as close of a tale of oral tradition"; I honestly know nothing, the book written with normal punctuation would have lost none of their interest! I found this annoying and deeply vain pseudo-style. BUT ..... (and it is essential BUT) it remains the case that that book has personality by the critical intelligence of its author, its undeniable humor, culture, qualities that provide 3 the reader a real enjoyment. This -There author (Portuguese and of a certain age) has nothing to do with amounts of "greenhorns" that French publishers make us look great writers, the media .... Read prevail trip Elephant: smiles, originality and scenery guaranteed! It's subtle and allows a view of humanity full height ... dpuis the top of an elephant which is perched the mahout who will see the world, habits, characters!