A review by abooknomad
Conversations on Love by Natasha Lunn

hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

In a world where we often feel wronged by titles, Conversations On Love was exactly what its title suggests:  a collection of informal discussions in the form of interviews and essays about the sentiment that has plagued writers and philosophers alike since the beginning of time, love. Not just the romantic variety, but also platonic and familial love. 

I was pleasantly surprised that this book never felt preachy or disguised itself as a hardcore self-help book. This is one of the cool non-fiction books that leave space for interpretation and introspection all the while being an easy and interesting read. This is partly due to the way the author writes, she’s relatable and doesn’t try to disguise her faults or flaws, but also due to her chosen approach to the subject with the multiple interviewees and perspectives contributing to a well-balanced book in terms of viewpoints and subthemes. 

It was so satisfying to tab and underline this book. It is full of precious reminders, insights, and realisations. Not every page will make you go “wow”, but many of them will make you “humm” in thought. And I’ll be coming back to those tabs and underlined quotes often. 

Cannot recommend it more.