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259 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781662601392
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Astra House
Publication date: 17 January 2023
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 547 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
sad 50%
challenging 23%
tense 19%
dark 16%
inspiring 13%
informative 6%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 4%
adventurous 2%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 23% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Misogyny, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Classism, Pregnancy, SexismMinor
War, Suicide attempt, Alcohol259 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781662601392
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Astra House
Publication date: 17 January 2023
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 547 reviews
Moods
emotional 70%
sad 50%
challenging 23%
tense 19%
dark 16%
inspiring 13%
informative 6%
mysterious 5%
hopeful 4%
adventurous 2%
funny 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 37%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 23% | No: 19%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Misogyny, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Classism, Pregnancy, SexismMinor
War, Suicide attempt, Alcohol