{"product_id":"hour-of-the-star","title":"Hour Of The Star","description":"Discover the profound world of human resilience in Clarice Lispector's brilliant final novel, 'Hour of the Star.' Set against the backdrop of Rio's vibrant slums, this captivating B-format paperback brings to life the poignant story of Macabea, a typist whose dreams of Hollywood stardom contrast starkly with her harsh reality. With a poignant exploration of poverty, identity, and the quest for love, this 96-page book dives deep into the psyche of its characters, offering insights that resonate deeply with readers. As Macabea navigates her unfulfilled ambitions and the societal challenges around her, she reveals an inner strength and freedom that challenges conventional notions of beauty and success. The haunting prose of Lispector will stay with you long after the last page is turned, making it an essential read for literature enthusiasts and those curious about the complexities of the human experience. If you're looking for a thought-provoking addition to your collection or a meaningful gift, this book is perfect. Enjoy FREE shipping on this brand new paperback. Please note, combined shipping with other items is not available, and shipping may take up to 10 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780141392035\u003cbr\u003eFormat: B-format paperback\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2014\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin UK\u003cbr\u003ePages: 96\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003eLiving in the slums of Rio and eking out a living as a typist, Macabea loves movies, Coca-Cola and her philandering rat of a boyfriend; she would like to be like Marilyn Monroe, but she is ugly and unloved. Yet telling her story is the narrator Rodrigo S.M., who tries to direct Macabea's fate but comes to realize that, for all her outward misery, she is inwardly free. Slyly subverting ideas of poverty, identity, love and the art of writing itself, Clarice Lispector's audacious last novel is a haunting portrayal of innocence in a bad world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item.  Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.","brand":"RANDOM HOUSE","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":43100709290073,"sku":"PR529957","price":39.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2551\/5502\/files\/9780141392035_SHZ2I9MV6B33.jpg?v=1772172793","url":"https:\/\/smartfox.co.nz\/products\/hour-of-the-star","provider":"SmartfoxNZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}