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September 2024

Review

TBD

The Red Notebook

Reading Level:

Adult

Romance

Genre:

Author: 

Antoine Laurain

The Red Notebook by Antoine Laurain is a charming and whimsical tale about a bookseller named Laurent Letellier who finds an abandoned handbag on a Parisian street. Intrigued by the contents, particularly a small red notebook filled with personal musings, Laurent becomes determined to return the bag to its owner.

Where to Read

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Discussion Questions


Question 1: How does Laurent's character evolve throughout the novel? What does he learn about himself through his search for the notebook's owner?


Question 2: What do you think motivates Laurent to embark on his quest to find the notebook's owner? Is it simply curiosity, or is there something deeper at play?


Question 3: What is the significance of the red notebook as a symbol in the novel? How does it connect the characters and themes?


Question 4: How does the novel explore the themes of love, loss, and connection? Can you provide specific examples from the text?


Question 5: What role does Paris play in the story? How does the setting contribute to the overall themes and atmosphere of the novel?


Question 6: How does the mystery of the red notebook's owner unfold throughout the novel? What clues do Laurent use to track her down?


Question 7: What is the significance of the "love letter" Laurent finds in the notebook? How does it affect his journey and his understanding of the woman behind the notebook?


Question 8: How does the ending of the novel resolve the mystery of the red notebook? Is it a satisfying conclusion?


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