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3.5
challenging mysterious reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I would definitely read other things from Lispector, but this book wasn't for me. 

I loved Lispector's style and found the themes very interesting, the journey that Lori is going through is deep and I could relate to her a lot. 
I hated their relationship though and couldn't really get past that unfortunately. The gendered understanding of being man and woman were too deeply ingrained.