The Book of Disquiet: The Complete Edition by Fernando Pessoa

The Book of Disquiet: The Complete Edition

Fernando Pessoa with Margaret Jull Costa (Translator)

fiction philosophy poetry challenging reflective slow-paced

488 pages | first published 1982

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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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Summary of 1125 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
challenging 49%
dark 49%
emotional 47%
sad 35%
inspiring 13%
funny 10%
tense 10%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
informative 4%
hopeful 2%
lighthearted 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

slow 78%
medium 20%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | N/A: 36% | A mix: 4% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 32% | N/A: 26% | Yes: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 20% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | N/A: 35% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.34

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