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A review by hannahmayreads
How the French Invented Love: Nine Hundred Years of Passion and Romance by Marilyn Yalom
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
Well. That was interesting! And mesmerising. The French? They have a way with love. The Italians and the Spanish can be passionate too, but the French? Only they truly understand love.
And you'll come to understand that if you read this book. You'll also come to understand a lot of other things about people, and yourself. Everybody will react differently to each chapter (which focuses on a different era and time of love). You'll recognise some of the famous lovers, and others you won't. You'll understand some of the viewpoints, and others you won't. Sometimes you might even be convinced to change your mind. This book is very good at corrupting your morals...
No stone is left unturned. Not even homosexuality (both ways). The French have a bit of history for being a refuge. Most things go at some point in the history of love (and love-making) in France. It's fascinating to see how they're playing out today.
And you'll come to understand that if you read this book. You'll also come to understand a lot of other things about people, and yourself. Everybody will react differently to each chapter (which focuses on a different era and time of love). You'll recognise some of the famous lovers, and others you won't. You'll understand some of the viewpoints, and others you won't. Sometimes you might even be convinced to change your mind. This book is very good at corrupting your morals...
No stone is left unturned. Not even homosexuality (both ways). The French have a bit of history for being a refuge. Most things go at some point in the history of love (and love-making) in France. It's fascinating to see how they're playing out today.