New SF book with Brasil in the title

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The discussion centers around a new science fiction book with "Brasil" in the title, initially thought to be a gay thriller called "Boyz from Brasil." However, it was clarified that the book is actually "Brasyl" by Ian McDonald. The original poster mistakenly mentioned that it was reviewed in the NYT Sunday Book Review, later admitting this was incorrect. Participants are curious about the book and inquire if anyone has read it.
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New SF book with "Brasil" in the title...

... written by Ian Mc[can't remember full last name].

Was recently reviewed in the NYT Sunday Book Review (this past weekend).

Anybody got a clue?
 
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Obviously, a gay thriller with the title: "Boyz from Brasil".

(I'm not sure Mr. Ira Levin will be pleased, though..)
 
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No, that was not it.
 
Thanks, that's it!

BTW, part of my OP was inaccurate, it wasn't on the NYT book review. (Onset of Alzheimer's?)

Has anyone read it?
 

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