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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
What the actual fuck. Sublime. Sublime!
This book is totally brilliant and beautiful. I will come back to say more...
Edit: some more to say .
I feel like the gender binary between the female and male lovers of this novel is composed by the sifting of one total set of universals over a grate with two holes, across which the grains of this one total set are shaken and disturbed from side-to-side until the depositories below these holes are evenly filled with grain and the grate on top is cleared of anything still total in form.
To me, that is a great way to write so compellingly a narrative about straight desire with a normative distinction between woman and man.
This book is totally brilliant and beautiful. I will come back to say more...
Edit: some more to say .
I feel like the gender binary between the female and male lovers of this novel is composed by the sifting of one total set of universals over a grate with two holes, across which the grains of this one total set are shaken and disturbed from side-to-side until the depositories below these holes are evenly filled with grain and the grate on top is cleared of anything still total in form.
To me, that is a great way to write so compellingly a narrative about straight desire with a normative distinction between woman and man.
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
If you’re craving an emotional rollercoaster and want to change the way you view love, this book is perfect for you. Lispector writes with a rhythm and lyricism usually reserved for poetry, making it a truly delightful read.
challenging
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book had some of the most beautiful prose I've ever read. It was challenging to get through some parts and I've truly never read anything like it.
As a romance I hated it. As an introspective exploration of the human psyche and the plight of womanhood, I loved it. I felt Lori's struggles and inner monologues to my core. Her ongoing existential crisis as a woman was so relatable. Ulysses was awful and I wish Lori knew she didn't need him.
As a romance I hated it. As an introspective exploration of the human psyche and the plight of womanhood, I loved it. I felt Lori's struggles and inner monologues to my core. Her ongoing existential crisis as a woman was so relatable. Ulysses was awful and I wish Lori knew she didn't need him.
challenging
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book is a challenge. The writing structure is ROUGH to get through and the majority of the book feels like an unedited notes app entry. However the last 20% was pretty good. Wouldn’t read again but wouldn’t tell others to skip it.