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128 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811230049
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 06 October 2020
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 Macab a, one of life's unfortunates. Living in the slu...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,920 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
sad 49%
challenging 43%
emotional 38%
mysterious 19%
funny 16%
tense 9%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 3%
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: 41% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Death, SexismModerate
Body shaming, Toxic relationship, Death of parentMinor
Suicide, Classism, Suicidal thoughts
128 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811230049
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 06 October 2020
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 Macab a, one of life's unfortunates. Living in the slu...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,920 reviews
Moods
dark 52%
sad 49%
challenging 43%
emotional 38%
mysterious 19%
funny 16%
tense 9%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 3%
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: 41% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Death, SexismModerate
Body shaming, Toxic relationship, Death of parentMinor
Suicide, Classism, Suicidal thoughts