Reviews

Love Story by Erich Segal

urineblonde's review

1.0

erich segal is a domestic terrorist

manreetkaur's review

5.0

I think this is your classic sad romance. I read this book after a long time of eyeing it, and I am glad I did. It is fast-paced and short, making it an easy one-day read. I enjoyed the book since it was very normal. It was cliche, but considering it was the first of its kind, I guess it was the blueprint for interclass romances. I have not read the sequel, Oliver's Story, but I think this book ends perfectly since it leaves the reader feeling like Oliver after his immense loss. I also love the movie soundtrack so that's a plus!

ssmerle's review

sad

3.0

fudgeelizabeth9's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

valarivas's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.0

kruthika_prakash's review

4.0

This is one of Segal’s most popular books, and considered his best. The sadness suffused in the story leaves us ensnared in the theme. I prefer happy stories. So, for me, Segal’s ‘The Class’ is his best; although, love story is a great read.

annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review

4.0

I read the book in Dutch, but it's a lovely read, filled with love and love and more love, ending in a lot of tears although you already know how it will end!

camiwagner11's review

4.0

Short and sweet, yet oddly complex. Having the story be told through Oliver's perspective was a genius choice by Segal, as Oliver would be considered the more controversial character of the two love interests. Though he's not perfect, he's certainly compelling and therefore gives his point of view of the world a compelling description, including Jenny. He doesn't say she's perfect. He doesn't water her down to her looks. He says exactly what he feels. He loves her. She loves him.

wissota's review

3.0

I wanted to give it a 5 star for the ending, but the rest was just kinda blah. I didn’t feel the chemistry between the main characters.

pinks_paperbacks's review against another edition

3.0

The mentality is really dated and few things did make me cringe even though it is a 50 year old story. A lot of stereotypes that, unfortunately, are prevalent even today. But I can see why people may like this book. The essence of the story is classic; how love changes a person for good.

I do have a problem with a very popular line in this book i.e. “Love means never having to say you’re sorry”. I know that people think that when people truly love, they don’t need to express that love because their significant others know that. But language(s) were created to make communication clearer and to be able to express our thoughts and not everyone is able to read minds. So along with actions sometimes we have to say our feelings/thoughts out loud too.