luthien_in_lothlorien 's review for:

An Apprenticeship, or the Book of Pleasures by Clarice Lispector

DID NOT FINISH: 24%

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I made a valiant effort to force myself through this book (I got through about 50/160), since Clarice Lispector is supposed to be so amazing. I'm somewhat sure I've even heard her referred to as a feminist writer. I cannot read anymore of Ulisses barely disguised sexist bullcrap, or of Lori's pathetic attempts to connect and be desired by him in a way she clearly believes will satisfy the emptiness in her soul. Girl, please leave that man alone.