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The History of Love - Community Reviews back

by Nicole Krauss
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The Chocolate Lady's Book Reviews
The Chocolate Lady's Book Reviews rated it 18 years ago
One of the more interesting novels I've ever read, and still one of my favorites, about two people interconnecting through fate and chance. You can read my full review here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2014/09/26/when-souls-collide/
ellaminnowpea
ellaminnowpea rated it 18 years ago
A lot of people criticize this book as being too similar to Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, which was written by Krauss's husband around the same time as The History of Love. I personally preferred Krauss's version of the story, especially when the narration focused on Leo, who was a fascinatin...
Ami's Hoard
Ami's Hoard rated it 19 years ago
Leo Gursky is a retired locksmith who immigrates to New York after escaping SS officers in his native Poland, only to spend the last stage of his life terrified that no one will notice when he dies. What's really missing in his life is the woman he has always loved, the son who doesn't know that Leo...
The Block
The Block rated it 19 years ago
I was quite young when I read this book, so I might reconsider my rating now. However, it still sticks with me. I told my friend when I bought the a copy that this is exactly the type of book I would love to publish one day. I have recommended it to many people since and bought it as a present multi...
Chels & a Book
Chels & a Book rated it 56 years ago
Hmm. I find it hard to write a review of this book because I both loved it, and was slightly disappointed by it. When I find a book that I will lose sleep over just to continue reading, I know I love it, and I loved this. But then... the end happened. I rushed to Goodreads at the end of the book...
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