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96 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811211901
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 17 February 1992
Description
The Hour of the Star, Clarice Lispector's consummate final novel, may well be her masterpiece. Narrated by the cosmopolitan Rodrigo S.M., this brief, strange, and haunting tale is the story of Macabéa, one of life's unfortunates. Living in the slu...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,980 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
sad 50%
challenging 43%
emotional 39%
mysterious 19%
funny 16%
tense 9%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 4%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Death, SexismModerate
Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Car accidentMinor
Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide
96 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811211901
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 17 February 1992
Description
The Hour of the Star, Clarice Lispector's consummate final novel, may well be her masterpiece. Narrated by the cosmopolitan Rodrigo S.M., this brief, strange, and haunting tale is the story of Macabéa, one of life's unfortunates. Living in the slu...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,980 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
sad 50%
challenging 43%
emotional 39%
mysterious 19%
funny 16%
tense 9%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 4%
adventurous 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Death, SexismModerate
Toxic relationship, Body shaming, Car accidentMinor
Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide