Reviews

Der Lauf der Liebe by Alain de Botton

brittanydavis's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

4.0

dew06's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

christinahill's review against another edition

hopeful sad slow-paced

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

3.75

readingpisces's review against another edition

4.0

Review to come but let me say one thing: The book is so important, especially in this day and age.

earthtoner's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

3moogie3's review against another edition

Did not enjoy the characters or story

notnotnoble's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

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

1.75

lele_arlie's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

evelinavilhelmsson's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

cruzsuzanne's review against another edition

3.0

I appreciate the overall theme/concept and the effort to delve into important topics but I think the author could have explained them with more depth. There are many meaningful and insightful parts but also some that I disagree with. There are even takes that I find really problematic. Aside from these, the book can be a bit cheesy at times, making me cringe and/or roll my eyes. The characters aren't that interesting or engaging either and their story is lacking in fun and humor (both of which I believe are essential components of love). It also doesn't help that their story is shared as if it's a case study. Last but definitely not the least, the writing is just so detached.

I can see why this is loved by many but it's just not for me.

P.S. I am so NOT a big fan of marriage as an institution. Lol