In the pages of Muito Prazer: Roberta Close, journalist and biographer Lúcia Rito offers more than a retelling of celebrity anecdotes or the expected chronicle of fame and fortune. Instead, she crafts a compelling portrait of Roberta Close, one of the most iconic and enigmatic figures in Brazilian pop culture. This is a book that lives between two worlds, glamour and biology, scandal and science, offering a unique and intimate look at a transgender woman whose presence has challenged, disrupted, and captivated Brazilian society for decades.
For those seeking tabloid-style drama, Rito does not entirely disappoint. There are moments of heartbreak, media frenzy, and personal tragedy. But the book’s true triumph lies in its balanced blend of sensational public life and grounded, human truth. Much Pleasure is not just a biography, it is a mirror held up to Brazilian culture and its complicated relationship with gender, beauty, and identity.
