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272 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241973639
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 06 August 2005
Description
Shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction 2006 and winner of the 2006 Prix du Meilleur Livre Étranger, The History of Love explores the lasting power of the written word and the lasting power of love. Published as a Penguin Essential for the fi...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,674 reviews
Moods
reflective 74%
sad 64%
hopeful 32%
funny 26%
mysterious 26%
inspiring 22%
challenging 15%
dark 11%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
tense 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Death of parent, GriefModerate
Genocide, Antisemitism, SuicideMinor
War, Sexual content, Xenophobia272 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780241973639
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 06 August 2005
Description
Shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction 2006 and winner of the 2006 Prix du Meilleur Livre Étranger, The History of Love explores the lasting power of the written word and the lasting power of love. Published as a Penguin Essential for the fi...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,674 reviews
Moods
reflective 74%
sad 64%
hopeful 32%
funny 26%
mysterious 26%
inspiring 22%
challenging 15%
dark 11%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
tense 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 61% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 42% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Death of parent, GriefModerate
Genocide, Antisemitism, SuicideMinor
War, Sexual content, Xenophobia