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A review by paulinedoan
An Apprenticeship or The Book of Pleasures by Clarice Lispector
challenging
emotional
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
4.0
"She wanted the pleasure of the extraordinary which was so simple to find in common things: the thing didn't need to be extraordinary in order for her to feel the extraordinary in it.
For days she seemed to meditate deeply but she wasn't meditating on anything: she was only feeling the gentle pleasure, which was also physical, of well-being."
this might be the most gorgeous book i've ever read. the prose is quite dense and the metaphors are often difficult to parse through, but the lyricism of clarice lispector's work is exquisite. this book is alllllll vibes—plot is nowhere to be found—but the atmosphere and imagery are more than enough to captivate you. be prepared to read some of the most beautifully constructed sentences you've ever encountered if you decide to pick this up.
For days she seemed to meditate deeply but she wasn't meditating on anything: she was only feeling the gentle pleasure, which was also physical, of well-being."
this might be the most gorgeous book i've ever read. the prose is quite dense and the metaphors are often difficult to parse through, but the lyricism of clarice lispector's work is exquisite. this book is alllllll vibes—plot is nowhere to be found—but the atmosphere and imagery are more than enough to captivate you. be prepared to read some of the most beautifully constructed sentences you've ever encountered if you decide to pick this up.