The History of Love by Nicole Krauss

The History of Love

Nicole Krauss

fiction contemporary romance emotional reflective sad medium-paced

272 pages | first published 2005

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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...
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Summary of 6375 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
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

medium 61%
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

3.94

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