192 pages • first pub 1943 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811211406
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Near to the Wild Heart is Clarice Lispector's first novel, written from March to November 1942 and published around her twenty-third birthday. The novel, written in a stream-of-consciousness style reminiscent of the English-language Modernists, ce...
Community Reviews Summary of 612 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
emotional 54%
dark 37%
mysterious 21%
sad 21%
tense 11%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 3%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 94% | A mix: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 19% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 29% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
InfidelityModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, ViolenceMinor
Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship
192 pages • first pub 1943 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811211406
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Near to the Wild Heart is Clarice Lispector's first novel, written from March to November 1942 and published around her twenty-third birthday. The novel, written in a stream-of-consciousness style reminiscent of the English-language Modernists, ce...
Community Reviews Summary of 612 reviews
Moods
challenging 66%
emotional 54%
dark 37%
mysterious 21%
sad 21%
tense 11%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 3%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 16%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 94% | A mix: 5%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 38% | No: 19% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 29% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
InfidelityModerate
Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, ViolenceMinor
Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship