Essays in Love by Alain de Botton

Essays in Love

Alain de Botton

212 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction philosophy psychology romance reflective slow-paced
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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 Summary of 583 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
informative 51%
emotional 48%
inspiring 32%
funny 20%
challenging 18%
hopeful 18%
lighthearted 18%
sad 13%
dark 6%
relaxing 4%
tense 4%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 26%
slow 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 19% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 90% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 9% | N/A: 6%

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3.81

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