68 pages 2 hours read

Doris Lessing

The Golden Notebook

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1962

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The Golden Notebook by Doris Lessing receives high praise for its innovative structure and its deep exploration of women's issues, mental health, and political ideologies. Critics laud Lessing's complex narrative and character development. However, some find the novel's experimental form and length challenging. Overall, it's regarded as a thought-provoking classic.

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Who Should Read The Golden Notebook?

Readers who enjoy The Golden Notebook by Doris Lessing are typically attracted to complex narratives that explore themes like feminism, mental health, and political ideologies. Fans of Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway or Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar would appreciate Lessing’s in-depth character studies and fragmented storytelling.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Gender / Feminism
Depression / Suicide
Love / Sexuality
Genre
Classic Fiction
Psychological Fiction
British Literature
Period
Post Modernism
Cold War
Colonialism / Postcolonialism
Themes
Identity: Gender
Identity: Mental Health
Identity: Sexuality