The Foreign Legion by Clarice Lispector

The Foreign Legion

Clarice Lispector with Giovanni Pontiero (Translator)

220 pages first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction short stories reflective slow-paced
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The Foreign Legion is a collection in two parts, gathering both stories and chronicles, and it offers wonderful evidence of Clarice Lispector's unique sensibility and range as an exponent of experimental prose. It opens with thirteen stories and t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 54 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 66%
challenging 50%
inspiring 50%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%
dark 16%
mysterious 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.98

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