Reviews

This was the second time I read The History of Love. Along with the Good Reads self-set challenge, I've decided to take on a challenge issued by the Massachusetts Center for the Book, which gives you a specification for your book selection each month. For January, it was a re-read (something I almost never do.) I've often cited The History of Love as one of my favorite books ever, but this time, it didn't send me in the same way. Probably a few reasons for that:

1) The first time I read it (2007), I was on an unexpected vacation abroad that removed me from a home with 2 small children and placed me on a beautiful beach with a wonderful book! Context counts.
2) The structure of the book was revolutionary at the time. Now it's had its influence, and I've read other books that are structured similarly, so the novelty is gone.
3) I did not remember much from the plot, but I definitely remembered the conclusion....maybe it made the book a little less special to already know where it was headed?

All that said, Kraus is an amazing writer and storyteller. She builds rich and interesting worlds. Still highly recommend that you read this book if you have not already!

forestbleu's review against another edition

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4.0

tear jerker...

rlaortiz's review against another edition

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This book is the best book I have ever read and I have read a lot of books. I love how the author makes it seem as though she was letting you in on little secrets in the chapters. It was an amazing book. That’s all there is to say.