persephon_e 's review for:

The Hour of the Star by Clarice Lispector

5.0

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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"The Hour of the Star" evoke introspection by concentrating on issues such as loneliness, identity, and the true meaning of life. Lispector make us to think about the lives of those who are disregarded or undervalued, particularly those who are poor or different, through the character of Macabéa. We are left wondering whether any story or life can ever be fully comprehended because of the narrator, Rodrigo S.M., who presents the story in a detached and almost icy manner. The book challenges you to consider the deeper meaning of life and the people that society frequently forgets, even though it doesn't provide simple solutions or a tidy conclusion. Long after you finish reading it, you will still find it to be a deep and thoughtful story.