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The Red Notebook

Antoine Laurain
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The Red Notebook

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Antoine Laurain

The Red Notebook

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

159

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Paris, France • 2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.0

23,441 ratings

68%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Red Notebook?

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.

4.0

23,441 ratings

68%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

159

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Paris, France • 2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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