96 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811211901
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 17 February 1992
Description
The Hour of the Star, Clarice Lispector's consummate final novel, may well be her masterpiece. Narrated by the cosmopolitan Rodrigo S.M., this brief, strange, and haunting tale is the story of Macabéa, one of life's unfortunates. Living in the slu...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,434 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
sad 47%
challenging 44%
emotional 36%
funny 19%
mysterious 18%
tense 11%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 35% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 26% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Death, SexismModerate
Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Child abuseMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Death of parent96 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811211901
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions
Publication date: 17 February 1992
Description
The Hour of the Star, Clarice Lispector's consummate final novel, may well be her masterpiece. Narrated by the cosmopolitan Rodrigo S.M., this brief, strange, and haunting tale is the story of Macabéa, one of life's unfortunates. Living in the slu...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,434 reviews
Moods
dark 54%
sad 47%
challenging 44%
emotional 36%
funny 19%
mysterious 18%
tense 11%
inspiring 9%
hopeful 4%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 2%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 36%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 83% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | No: 35% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 26% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 38% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Death, SexismModerate
Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Child abuseMinor
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Death of parent