The Passion According to G.H. by Clarice Lispector, Benjamin Moser

The Passion According to G.H.

Clarice Lispector, Benjamin Moser with Idra Novey (Translator)

220 pages first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction classics literary challenging reflective slow-paced
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The Passion According to G.H. by Clarice Lispector, Benjamin Moser is a absorbing and deeply introspective novel that will resonate with readers who appreciate philosophical and existential explorations of the human experience, particularly those who are drawn to emotional and psychological depth, and are willing to immerse themselves in a rich and complex literary journey.

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Lispector’s most shocking novel. The Passion According to G.H., Clarice Lispector’s mystical novel of 1964, concerns a well-to-do Rio sculptress, G.H., who enters her maid’s room, sees a cockroach crawling out of the wardrobe, and, panicking, slam...

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Community Reviews

4.09
based on 1,432 reviews

Moods

reflective: 89%

challenging: 74%

emotional: 34%

dark: 32%

mysterious: 30%

tense: 17%

inspiring: 15%

hopeful: 6%

adventurous: 4%

sad: 4%

informative: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

5% of readers chose fast
20% of readers chose medium
73% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
4% of readers chose A mix
84% of readers chose Character
9% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

54% of readers chose Yes
34% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

15% of readers chose Yes
46% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
12% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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Diverse cast of characters?

3% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
61% of readers chose No
28% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

59% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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