Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Grief, Death of parentModerate
Genocide, Antisemitism, SuicideMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Sexual contentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 6375 reviews
Moods
reflective 77%
sad 67%
hopeful 31%
funny 25%
mysterious 25%
inspiring 22%
challenging 16%
dark 10%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%Average rating
272 pages | first published 2005
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ISBN/UID: 9780241973639
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 06 August 2005
Description
Shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction 2006 and winner of the 2006 Prix du Meilleur Livre Étranger, The History of Love explores the lasting power of the written word and the lasting power of love. Published as a Penguin Essential for the fi...Book Information
272 pages | first published 2005
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ISBN/UID: 9780241973639
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 06 August 2005
Description
Shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction 2006 and winner of the 2006 Prix du Meilleur Livre Étranger, The History of Love explores the lasting power of the written word and the lasting power of love. Published as a Penguin Essential for the fi...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Grief, Death of parentModerate
Genocide, Antisemitism, SuicideMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Sexual contentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 6375 reviews
Moods
reflective 77%
sad 67%
hopeful 31%
funny 25%
mysterious 25%
inspiring 22%
challenging 16%
dark 10%
adventurous 7%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
tense 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 31%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 59% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 5%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 40% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 13% | N/A: 3%Average rating