La hora de la estrella by Ítalo Moriconi, Florencia Garramuño, Clarice Lispector

La hora de la estrella

Ítalo Moriconi, Florencia Garramuño, Clarice Lispector

116 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction literary dark slow-paced

Description

While living in the slums of Rio de Janeiro, Macabéa works as a typist and dreams of a better life.

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Moods

reflective 74%
dark 55%
sad 48%
challenging 44%
emotional 36%
mysterious 18%
funny 16%
tense 10%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 3%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 39%
medium 39%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 35% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.02

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