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amiboughter's review against another edition
4.0
From one wild heart to another...
“The only truth is that I live. Sincerely, I live. Who am I? Well, that’s a bit much. I remember a chromatic study by Bach and my mind strays. It is as cold and pure as ice, yet you can sleep on it. My consciousness strays, but it doesn’t matter, I find the greatest serenity in hallucination. It is curious that I can’t say who I am. That is to say, I know it all too well, but I can’t say it. More than anything, I’m afraid to say it, because the moment I try to speak not only do I fail to express what I feel but what I feel slowly becomes what I say."
“The only truth is that I live. Sincerely, I live. Who am I? Well, that’s a bit much. I remember a chromatic study by Bach and my mind strays. It is as cold and pure as ice, yet you can sleep on it. My consciousness strays, but it doesn’t matter, I find the greatest serenity in hallucination. It is curious that I can’t say who I am. That is to say, I know it all too well, but I can’t say it. More than anything, I’m afraid to say it, because the moment I try to speak not only do I fail to express what I feel but what I feel slowly becomes what I say."
bwimmin's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
bri_steers's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
laneni's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
anna6carnegie's review against another edition
3.0
Near to the Wild Heart was Lispector's Debut and whilst it astounded everyone at that time, it unfortunately did not astound me. I really tried to enjoy this and the first part was great with the usual sharpness and thoughtfulness that her voice is so well known for - but then part two came and it all seemed to fall apart for me. I kept thinking I had missed an important part, just too much was happening and it became difficult to follow. It was not bad, but it wasn't amazing? It didn't strike me as strongly as 'An apprenticeship or the book of pleasures' did. I buddy read this and we both agreed it's one to reread but sadly it didn't quite hit the spot as anticipated.
alicias_reading_log's review against another edition
3.0
Quizás no soy tan buena y tan lista lectora como todas las demás. Este libro me ha gustado mucho, pero en absoluto me ha cambiado la vida. No puedo evitar pensar que me hubiese gustado mucho más el año pasado, cercano a Canto yo y la montaña baila.
Me sucede que el inicio y algunas partes concretas me han dejado encantada, pero otras se me han hecho algo pesadas.
Me ha recordado a Cien años de soledad, pero faltándome algo que me hiciese sentir intrigada.
Me sucede que el inicio y algunas partes concretas me han dejado encantada, pero otras se me han hecho algo pesadas.
Me ha recordado a Cien años de soledad, pero faltándome algo que me hiciese sentir intrigada.
annaviljalyydia's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
emperfectionist's review against another edition
4.0
This is beautifully written and intensely introspective. I have read the other translation by Giovanni Pontiero and I prefer this translation by Alison Entrekin.