The Notebook, the Proof, the Third Lie: Three Novels by Ágota Kristóf

The Notebook, the Proof, the Third Lie: Three Novels

The Book of Lies - Twins Trilogy #01-03

Ágota Kristóf with Alan Sheridan (Translator), David Watson (Translator)

480 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)

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These three internationally acclaimed novels have confirmed Agota Kristof's reputation as one of the most provocative exponents of new-wave European fiction. With all the stark simplicity of a fractured fairy tale, the trilogy tells the story of t...

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Moods

dark 93%
sad 73%
mysterious 47%
emotional 43%
challenging 40%
reflective 40%
tense 39%
adventurous 10%
informative 2%
inspiring 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 43%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 30% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 29% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

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