488 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811226936
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 29 August 2017
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,167 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
dark 47%
sad 38%
inspiring 16%
tense 11%
funny 10%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 6%
hopeful 5%
informative 3%
lighthearted 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 20%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | N/A: 40% | A mix: 3% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 32% | N/A: 29% | Yes: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 21% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | N/A: 33% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%Average rating
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488 pages • first pub 1982 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811226936
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 29 August 2017
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,167 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
dark 47%
sad 38%
inspiring 16%
tense 11%
funny 10%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 6%
hopeful 5%
informative 3%
lighthearted 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 20%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | N/A: 40% | A mix: 3% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 36% | No: 32% | N/A: 29% | Yes: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 21% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | N/A: 33% | It's complicated: 11% | Yes: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 9% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
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If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.