THE BOOK OF DISQUIET by Fernando Pessoa, Fernando Pessoa

THE BOOK OF DISQUIET

Fernando Pessoa, Fernando Pessoa

278 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy challenging reflective slow-paced
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For readers who appreciate introspective and philosophical explorations of the human condition, THE BOOK OF DISQUIET by Fernando Pessoa is a challenging and deeply personal journey into the mind of a clerk who finds solace in writing as a means to reconcile the disparity between his lofty aspirations and mundane reality.

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"There is a distinguished mind at work beneath the totally acceptable dullness of clerking. The mind is that of Pessoa. We must be given the chance to learn more about him."-Anthony Burgess, "Observer" Seated at his desk in the Lisbon's Rua dos Do...

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Community Reviews

4.33
based on 2,344 reviews

Moods

reflective: 94%

challenging: 50%

emotional: 44%

dark: 43%

sad: 39%

inspiring: 18%

mysterious: 16%

funny: 8%

tense: 8%

hopeful: 7%

relaxing: 7%

informative: 6%

adventurous: 1%

lighthearted: 1%


Pace

2% of readers chose fast
19% of readers chose medium
78% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
3% of readers chose A mix
59% of readers chose Character
35% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

5% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
32% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

19% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
20% of readers chose N/A
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Diverse cast of characters?

2% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
61% of readers chose No
29% of readers chose N/A
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

65% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
11% of readers chose N/A
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