Near to the Wild Heart

Name: Near to the Wild Heart
ISBN: 9780811220712

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2012220 pagesNew Directions Publishing Corporation

Joana, a young woman in Brazil, navigates her inner world and external relationships, grappling with questions of identity, existence, and the nature of reality. Her journey is marked by intense introspection and a unique perspective on life's fundamental mysteries. This novel explores the depths of human consciousness through a singular and unforgettable voice.

Avg. reading time: 4h 10m
Prose complexity: 7/10

Thought-Provoking Melancholic Complex

Clarice Lispector

Clarice Lispector was a Brazilian writer acclaimed internationally for her innovative novels and short stories. Her most famous works include the stories of Family Ties (Laços de Família), The Passion According to G.H. (A Paixão Segundo G.H.), and what is arguably her masterpiece, Água Viva. (Please see more in https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarice_Lispector)

Alison Entrekin

Alison Entrekin writes a variety of books, from the thought-provoking "Near to the Wild Heart" and "Day I Killed My Father" to the more whimsical "Fuzz McFlops." Readers enjoy her explorations of family, relationships, and life's unexpected turns in titles like "My German Brother" and "Spilt Milk.

Benjamin Moser

Benjamin Moser is the author of A maçã no escuro, a work that explores themes of [mention genre if known, otherwise omit]. He's a writer who brings a thoughtful perspective to his storytelling.

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