Essays In Love by Alain de Botton

Essays In Love

Alain de Botton

212 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction essays philosophy romance challenging reflective slow-paced
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Essays In Love is ideal for readers who enjoy introspective explorations of love, blending philosophical insights with relatable emotional experiences to dissect the complexities of relationships.

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Essays In Love will appeal to anyone who has ever been in a relationship or confused about love. The book charts the progress of a relationship between a man and a woman, from their first kiss to the onset of anxiety and heartbreak. The work´s gen...

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Community Reviews

3.83
based on 2,236 reviews

Moods

reflective: 90%

emotional: 54%

informative: 30%

funny: 21%

hopeful: 20%

challenging: 16%

sad: 15%

inspiring: 13%

lighthearted: 12%

relaxing: 5%

dark: 4%

tense: 2%

adventurous: 1%

Pace

17% of readers chose fast
56% of readers chose medium
26% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
19% of readers chose A mix
62% of readers chose Character
9% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

44% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
39% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

1% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
83% of readers chose No
10% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

80% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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