The History of Love by Nicole Krauss

The History of Love

Nicole Krauss

252 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction contemporary romance emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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ONE OF THE MOST LOVED NOVELS OF THE DECADE A long-lost book reappears, mysteriously connecting an old man searching for his son and a girl seeking a cure for her widowed mother's loneliness.New York Times Bestseller Winner of the William Saroyan I...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9,661 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 74%
sad 65%
hopeful 32%
funny 26%
mysterious 26%
inspiring 22%
challenging 15%
dark 11%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
tense 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 29%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | 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: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.95

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