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576 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007498772
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 17 January 2013
Description
In 1950s London, novelist Anna Wulf struggles with writer’s block. Divorced with a young child, and fearful of going mad, Anna records her experiences in four coloured notebooks: black for her writing life, red for political views, yellow for emot...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,627 reviews
Moods
challenging 72%
emotional 54%
dark 37%
sad 24%
tense 18%
informative 13%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 5%
funny 4%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | No: 26% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illnessModerate
Suicide attempt, Racism, SexismMinor
Homophobia, Incest, Alcoholism
576 pages • first pub 1962 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007498772
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 17 January 2013
Description
In 1950s London, novelist Anna Wulf struggles with writer’s block. Divorced with a young child, and fearful of going mad, Anna records her experiences in four coloured notebooks: black for her writing life, red for political views, yellow for emot...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,627 reviews
Moods
challenging 72%
emotional 54%
dark 37%
sad 24%
tense 18%
informative 13%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 7%
adventurous 5%
funny 4%
hopeful 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 56% | No: 26% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 61% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illnessModerate
Suicide attempt, Racism, SexismMinor
Homophobia, Incest, Alcoholism