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194 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802142405
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 06 January 2006
Description
On Love is globally bestselling novelist-philosopher Alain De Botton's iconic debut--the novel that launched his decorated literary career; and a funny, profound, and searingly true-to-life exploration of love. A man and a woman meet over casual c...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,683 reviews
Moods
emotional 54%
informative 31%
funny 23%
hopeful 18%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 13%
sad 13%
relaxing 6%
dark 4%
tense 3%
adventurous 2%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 10% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Suicide attempt, Sexism, InfidelityModerate
Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Sexual content
194 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802142405
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 06 January 2006
Description
On Love is globally bestselling novelist-philosopher Alain De Botton's iconic debut--the novel that launched his decorated literary career; and a funny, profound, and searingly true-to-life exploration of love. A man and a woman meet over casual c...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,683 reviews
Moods
emotional 54%
informative 31%
funny 23%
hopeful 18%
challenging 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 13%
sad 13%
relaxing 6%
dark 4%
tense 3%
adventurous 2%
Pace
slow 26%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 18% | N/A: 10% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide attempt, Sexism, InfidelityModerate
Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Sexual content