The Notebook, The Proof, The Third Lie by Agota Kristof
Three Novels
"The Notebook: The Proof ; The Third Lie : Three Novels" is a trilogy of novels that follow the lives of twin brothers, living through the harsh realities of war, separation, and betrayal. The first novel, "The Notebook," tells the story of their survival as children in a rural town at the end of World War II. The second book, "The Proof," continues their story into adulthood, exploring the effects of their traumatic childhood. The final book, "The Third Lie," delves into the complexities of their relationship and the secrets they kept from one another. The trilogy is a poignant exploration of identity, love, and the enduring bond of brotherhood.
The 545th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1986
- Nationality
- Hungarian
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- French
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 12 lists:
- 7th on The 50 best French language books from 1900 to today (Le Temps)
- 23rd on 50 Books to Read Before You Die (Complex)
- 24th on 50 Classics You Must Read Before You Die (Gyldendal (Denmark Publisher))
- 47th on 'The perfect library': the 196 books selected by 133 personalities (XLSemanal and Zenda)
- 51st on Big Read (German) (Germany)
- 4245th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Books, 100 Companions (Zeit Online)
- Fifty French Writers Choose Their Favorite 10 Books - Honourable Mention (On en garde 10 ! Pour la littérature)
- The 100 Best Books by Women Writers in Translation (biblibio)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)
- The 100 Novels You Must Read in Your Lifetime (Esquire)
- Zeit Literaturkanon (https://www.librarything.com/award/335/ZEIT-Literaturkanon)