The Apple in the Dark by Clarice Lispector

The Apple in the Dark

Clarice Lispector with Benjamin Moser (Translator)

389 pages first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction literary dark reflective slow-paced
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 In the mistaken belief that he has killed his wife, Martim flees the city and arrives, in a state of both fear and wonder, at a remote ranch. There, he will have to remake himself, emerging, from the beast-like state in which his crime has plunge...

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Community Reviews Summary of 65 reviews

Moods

challenging 89%
reflective 89%
dark 47%
mysterious 47%
tense 26%
emotional 21%
adventurous 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

slow 94%
medium 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 93% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 46% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 18% | Yes: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.84

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