A Hora da Estrela by Clarice Lispector

A Hora da Estrela

Clarice Lispector

104 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)

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Description

Story of Macabéa, a poor girl who lives in Rio de Janiero and ekes out a living as a typist.

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Moods

reflective 74%
dark 52%
sad 50%
challenging 43%
emotional 39%
mysterious 19%
funny 16%
tense 9%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 41%
slow 34%
fast 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 35% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 26% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.03

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