The Red Notebook
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
159
Novel • Fiction
Paris, France • 2010s
2015
Adult
18+ years
In Antoine Laurain's novel The Red Notebook, a bookseller named Laurent discovers an abandoned handbag containing personal items, including a red notebook. He becomes determined to find its owner, leading to a journey through Paris that intertwines their lives. The narrative explores themes of chance, identity, and connection.
Heartwarming
Romantic
Nostalgic
Bittersweet
Serene
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Antoine Laurain's The Red Notebook captivates readers with its charming narrative and engaging characters. The novel's romantic and serendipitous plot is often praised for its wit and charm, though some critics find it predictable. Its Parisian setting adds to its allure, but a few readers desire deeper character development. Overall, it's a delightful, light-hearted read.
A reader who enjoys The Red Notebook by Antoine Laurain appreciates light-hearted, romantic tales with a touch of mystery. Fans of The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery or The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George, which offer warm narratives set in charming, literary Paris, would find it appealing.
23,441 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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159
Novel • Fiction
Paris, France • 2010s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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