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635 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061582486
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 14 October 2008
Description
The Golden Notebook is Doris Lessing's most important work and has left its mark upon the ideas and feelings of a whole generation of women. -- New York Times Book ReviewAnna is a writer, author of one very successful novel, who now keeps four not...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,600 reviews
Moods
challenging 74%
emotional 54%
dark 38%
sad 24%
tense 18%
informative 14%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 5%
funny 4%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 27% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/PsychosisModerate
Suicide attempt, Racism, AlcoholismMinor
Homophobia, Incest
635 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061582486
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: 14 October 2008
Description
The Golden Notebook is Doris Lessing's most important work and has left its mark upon the ideas and feelings of a whole generation of women. -- New York Times Book ReviewAnna is a writer, author of one very successful novel, who now keeps four not...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,600 reviews
Moods
challenging 74%
emotional 54%
dark 38%
sad 24%
tense 18%
informative 14%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 5%
funny 4%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
medium 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 27% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/PsychosisModerate
Suicide attempt, Racism, AlcoholismMinor
Homophobia, Incest