Family Ties by Clarice Lispector

Family Ties

Clarice Lispector with Giovanni Pontiero (Translator), Richard A. Mazzara (Translator)

160 pages first pub 1960 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Here are collected thirteen of the Brazilian writer's most brilliantly conceived stories, where mysterious and unexpected moments of crisis propel characters to self-discovery or keenly felt intuitions about the human condition.

Community Reviews Summary of 242 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 64%
challenging 52%
sad 23%
funny 17%
lighthearted 17%
inspiring 11%
dark 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 54% | No: 36% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 81% | No: 9% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.91

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