The Book of Disquiet: The Complete Edition by Fernando Pessoa

The Book of Disquiet: The Complete Edition

Fernando Pessoa with Margaret Jull Costa (Translator)

488 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy challenging reflective slow-paced
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The Book of Disquiet is the Portuguese modernist master Fernando Pessoa's greatest literary achievement. An "autobiography" or "diary" containing exquisite melancholy observations, aphorisms, and ruminations, this classic work grapples with all th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,801 reviews

Moods

reflective 93%
emotional 48%
challenging 46%
dark 46%
sad 41%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 11%
funny 9%
tense 8%
relaxing 7%
hopeful 6%
informative 3%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 76%
medium 21%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | N/A: 37% | A mix: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 32% | No: 32% | Yes: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 19% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | N/A: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 9% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.36

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