This September, Fisga Book Club dives into Near to the Wild Heart, the extraordinary debut novel by Clarice Lispector.

First published in 1943, the novel follows Joana, a young woman constantly confronting her desires, thoughts and the expectations society places upon her. Moving through memories, sensations and fragmented thoughts, Lispector creates an intensely intimate exploration of freedom, identity, love and the search for a life that truly belongs to oneself.

A book to read slowly, underline heavily and, most likely, discuss even more.

Come join the conversation, even if you’re not quite sure what you thought of the book yet. Maybe that’s exactly the point.

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