The Lover's Dictionary
How does one talk about love? Is it even possible to describe something at once utterly mundane and wholly transcendent, that has the power to consume our lives completely, while making us feel part of something infinitely larger than ourselves? Taking a unique approach to this age-old problem,...
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How does one talk about love? Is it even possible to describe something at once utterly mundane and wholly transcendent, that has the power to consume our lives completely, while making us feel part of something infinitely larger than ourselves? Taking a unique approach to this age-old problem, the nameless narrator of David Levithan’s The Lover’s Dictionary constructs the story of a relationship as a dictionary. Through these sharp entries, he provides an intimate window into the great events and quotidian trifles of coupledom, giving us an indelible and deeply moving portrait of love in our time.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781250002358 (1250002354)
ASIN: 1250002354
Publish date: January 17th 2012
Publisher: Picador
Pages no: 211
Edition language: English
I read this because I love Levithan's voice in Will Grayson, will grayson. This was simple and novel I wish I had thought of it, and the words so poignant and forward while conveying love and its complicating factors. Adored this book.
Inizio: 21 maggioFinito: 22 maggio Voto: 5/5 Consigliato: Si <3 Questo libro purtroppo non è mai stato tradotto quindi ho dovuto arrangiarmi e leggermelo in lingua (e chi mi conosce sa quanto io sia negata!) posso però dire che ne è valsa la pena.Questo libro è difficile da raccontare... il ro...
Absolutely hurt my heart and I loved nearly every word of this book.
I read this book in 55 minutes. It was exactly what I needed in between reading the thick, action-packed and young adult geared Harry Potter series. It is, in a very brief summary, a book which asks deep questions about a topic which is at the centre of human experience. I loved that this book is...
David Levithan is one of the very few authors I've read who can be completely, wildly creative and yet never feel forced or weird. I always love his writing, and this is definitely one, among many, of his finest books.My full review is here, on Hot Stuff for Cool People.
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