: Some critics found the film's episodic nature and slow pace "sluggish" or "frustrating," suggesting it requires patience to fully appreciate the character's growth. Critical Perspective

: Critics at The New York Times note that while the movie is visually conventional, it maintains a mature perspective on independence and attraction, featuring thoughtful conversations rather than provocative sensationalism.

“existentialist movie with little narrative plot... extremely skilled and successful in transmiting character Lóri's always uncomfortable feelings” IMDb · 3 years ago

The story follows Lóri (played by Simone Spoladore) as she navigates a life of superficial connections and quick sexual encounters while living in a beachside apartment. Her life begins to shift after meeting Ulisses (Javier Drolas), an egocentric Argentinian philosophy professor. Rather than a typical romance, their relationship serves as a catalyst for Lóri to confront her inner loneliness and learn to accept herself. Visual and Narrative Style

: Reviewers from Video Librarian praise Diego García’s cinematography for its "careful and gentle regard" of Lóri, often filming her from cautious angles that mirror her internal fragility.

“A beautiful treatise on pleasure and relationship, one that makes demands of the growth of its characters but doesn't box them into societal expectations.” Video Librarian · 3 years ago The Book of Delights (2020)

The Book of Delights (2020), directed by Marcela Lordy, is a Brazilian existential drama that serves as a modern adaptation of Clarice Lispector’s 1968 novel, An Apprenticeship or The Book of Pleasures . The film focuses on Lóri, an elementary school teacher grappling with a profound sense of melancholy and emotional isolation. Plot and Character Dynamics