The Hour of the Star

Clarice Lispector's 'The Hour of the Star' is a poignant novella that tells the story of Macabéa, a poor and unremarkable typist living in Rio de Janeiro. Through a meta-narrative style, Lispector explores themes of poverty, identity, and existentialism. The book is celebrated for its introspective depth and innovative narrative techniques, cementing Lispector's status as one of Brazil's most important literary figures.

The Hour of the Star was written by Clarice Lispector, from Brazil. First published in 1977.

The Hour of the Star has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

The Hour of the Star is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in poverty, identity, existentialism.

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The Hour of the Star is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

The Hour of the Star originates from Brazil's literary tradition. Explore more books from Brazil on our country page.