Essays in Love Audiobook (Unabridged)

" I recommend this book surprisingly often. It's written as a quasi-philosophical treatise, and in the style of Stendhal. The problem, wonderfully well-executed, is that the narrator's theories of love are continually overwhelmed by reality. Serious folks might say it's Nabokov-lite, but I really enjoyed the tone, and the fact that Team Theory puts up a good fight against Team Reality. Not as gimmicky as it might seem. If you liked this, you'd probably like The Red and the Black (esp. Raffel's very accessible, semi-recent translation. Fun stuff. "

" This is a great book that dissects and philosophizes on love. Complete with illustrations, this is a great read. "

" Hahaha I've already read this one, many times. I just love it so much! "

" Insightful & helpful. Both to those in a relationship so as to avoid unnecesary rows and romantic terrorism, as to those in the unfortunate position of trying to come to terms with a broken heart. Moreover, extremely well written with a bag load of cultural and philosophical references to frame the big subject. Was recommended in my moleskine by Ferdi some two years ago, thank you Ferdi!!!, but this proved to be the perfect timing to devour this - what should imho really be considered as a - treasure of a novel. "

" This was absolutely my favorite-est book ever! I could not put this book down to begin with! I loved every single word on the page, I took it all in. Which, in reading it my senior year it was perfect because it talks about the immature and mature love. It really came in handy! I hope everyone reads this book at least once! "

" Delicious reading, Botton goes through all phases of a personal love story, bringing bright philosophical insight to each one of them. Highly recommended for anyone thinking (or re-thinking) about intimate relationships and their purpose. "

" Perfect book if you are falling in love or if you are heartbroken. Loved it! "

" 2,5 stars actually. Don't like love being analysed in this detail. "

" Interesting and unique, but couldn't truly say I loved it. "

" But with more of a structure than Sedaris. Loose though that structure may be. "

" I first read this book in college. It was my first 'relational Bible,' and allowed me to recognize the organic nature and life cycle of relationships. "

" It's a smart novel. Really smart, actually. Talk about love from totally different view, with totally different perspectives, totally different styles,and totally refreshing. It's not just an ordinary love story novel. It's amazing! "

" This book in theory should be good but for some reason it just didn't hook me in. The author did not hook me in enough to empathize with his experience with love. "

" It's a love story with bits and pieces of philosophy and anthropology thrown in. "

" For all the over-analysers out there, this book will resonate with you. AB cleverly weaves his signature commentary through the classic boy meets girl story, over-thinking each twist and turn. Loved it! "

" For anyone who has ever fallen in and out of love, who has dumped or been dumped "

" Clever observations & anectodes about love...Didn't like the ending...seems like the wrapping arguments were a bit rushed. "

" de Botton is a wonderful, thought-provoking author. I recently heard him speak about his latest book on Atheism at the University of Kansas. His books are a mixture of philosophy, fiction, and his thoughts on various topics such as romance, travel, philosophy, religion, etc. Highly recommend him. "

" Bought at Sydney airport and read in beautiful Ubud. "

" I have read quite a few Alain de Botton books but I think this is definitely my favourite. A personal and insightful tale of falling in and out of love. "

" One of my favourite books ever! "

" Neuveritelne dobrá knížka, povinnost pro každého, kdo chce rozumet partnerským vztahum. ceský název Lekce z lasky "

" A brilliant book takes you through the stages of love, from the first jitters to the eventual culmination. Very well written can identify with every aspect mentioned. A must read. "

" Analytical and a bit philosophical view point on the much abused subject of 'LOVE'. Interesting writing style and a new genre, awesome read. "

" Some astute insights although the tone is too pretentious and cynical for me to really enjoy the insights. I'm a little uncomfortable with his ideas of love. "

" I've read this a couple of times and have been entertained by De Botton's wit in different ways each time. His narrative and anecdotes are simple, but his prelude to the events he is going to describe speaks of deep thoughts which are many a times an oversight on our part. "

" an anatomy of any relationship, your might believe your relationships have been something special and unique. you'll abandon that illusion once you've read de botton. "

" Review posted on my website. :) "

" I think it would be a great inspirational thought to go through such brilliant titled whose story will based or revolving around a perfect True love in its true sense . "

" This author clearly develops a neurotic character that anyone who's been in love can truly relate to. I am excited to read more from this author. "