The Woman Who Killed the Fish by Clarice Lispector

The Woman Who Killed the Fish

Clarice Lispector with Benjamin Moser

64 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction childrens short stories lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Description

“That woman who killed the fish unfortunately is me,” begins the title story, but “if it were my fault, I’d own up to you, since I don’t lie to boys and girls. I only lie sometimes to a certain type of grownup because there’s no other way.” Enumer...

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Community Reviews Summary of 31 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 83%
funny 66%
relaxing 33%
adventurous 16%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
reflective 16%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

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3.89

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