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Praise for The Notebook

“The Notebook reveal[s] an often sharp, sometimes mischievous, engagement with the world, whether skewering George W. Bush as a ‘liar emeritus’ or the cruel absurdity of the Gaza blockade … Such shafts of sanity and humour will be missed.” Maya Jaggi, Guardian

“Saramago enjoys picking up a passing thought or an incident and running with it, confident in his political outrage, calm in his appreciation of friends, considered in his aphoristic criticism of culture.” Iain Finlayson, The Times of London

“The Notebook is a cogent, stimulating and timely book.” Thomas Wright, Independent on Sunday

“His range of interests and capacity for indignation [are] remarkable and admirable.” Allan Massie, The Scotsman

“Cogent, deft and brisk … the deeper you delve a broad, humane political philosophy begins to emerge.” Chris Dolan, Glasgow Sunday Herald

“The world is poorer without Saramago, but these notes are a testament to his energy; and his homages to the young will now read as a passing on of the torch.” Tom Payne, Daily Telegraph

“Saramago’s enthusiasm is irresistible and his commendations are acute.” Toby Lichtig, Times Literary Supplement

“[T]he writing here reflects the wondrous integrity of his previous books . . . The genuine novelist is still vividly present, as he was throughout his life.” Los Angeles Times

“Provocative miscellany of occasional pieces.” Ángel Gurría-Quintana, Financial Times

“Beautifully crafted and honest, Saramago’s notebook is elegant in tone and style while clearly conveying a legend’s take on our evolving society.” Publishers Weekly

“Given that most blogs that make it to print seem to involve someone sharing too much information about their sex lives, there’s something refreshing about Saramago taking the form to a more elevated plain, crafting aperçus on all manner of subjects.” Metro

“The book presents an intelligent twist on the blogs-turned-books phenomenon, proving that the two mediums are compatible beyond social curios and cultural gimmicks … The Notebook is a unique glimpse into the candid ruminations of one of the most talented living writers.” Flavorwire