The Course of Love by Alain de Botton

The Course of Love

Alain de Botton with Julian Rhind-Tutt (Narrator)

7 hours first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction philosophy psychology romance reflective medium-paced

Description

“An engrossing tale [that] provides plenty of food for thought” (People, Best New Books pick), this playful, wise, and profoundly moving second novel from the internationally bestselling author of How Proust Can Change Your Life tracks the beautif...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,034 reviews

Moods

reflective 87%
emotional 54%
informative 47%
inspiring 30%
hopeful 28%
challenging 23%
sad 13%
funny 8%
lighthearted 6%
tense 5%
relaxing 4%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 32%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 33% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.81

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