The Forbidden Notebook by Alba de Céspedes

The Forbidden Notebook

Alba de Céspedes with Jhumpa Lahiri (Contributor), Ann Goldstein (Translator)

fiction literary challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

288 pages | first published 1952

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With a foreword by Jhumpa Lahiri, Quaderno Proibito is a classic domestic novel by the Italian-Cuban feminist writer Alba de Céspedes, whose work inspired contemporary writers like Elena Ferrante.In this modern translation by acclaimed Elena Ferra...
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Summary of 38 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
emotional 63%
sad 63%
challenging 27%
inspiring 18%
dark 9%
hopeful 9%
tense 9%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.8

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