La città assediata by Clarice Lispector

La città assediata

Clarice Lispector

186 pages first pub 1949 (editions) user-added

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La città assediata by Clarice Lispector is a mesmerizing and deeply introspective novel that will captivate readers who appreciate modernist literature, are drawn to the complexities of subjective reality, and are eager to immerse themselves in the bold and unflinching female voice of a true literary icon.

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Seven decades after its original publication, Clarice Lispector's third novel--the story of a girl and the city her gaze reveals--is in English at last. Lucr cia Neves is ready to marry. Her suitors--soldierly Felipe, pensive Perseu, dependable Ma...

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Community Reviews

3.59
based on 155 reviews

Moods

reflective: 85%

challenging: 76%

mysterious: 71%

emotional: 19%

tense: 14%

adventurous: 9%

inspiring: 9%

sad: 9%

funny: 4%

hopeful: 4%

lighthearted: 4%

relaxing: 4%


Pace

14% of readers chose fast
14% of readers chose medium
71% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
94% of readers chose Character
Plot
Character

Strong character development?

29% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

5% of readers chose Yes
47% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

6% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
68% of readers chose No
12% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

64% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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