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Jun 05, 2023
September Book Club selection - 9/5 @ Tammy's
May 12, 2023maipenrai rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
I tried but could not finish. Kristi & Abby Tabby
Mar 14, 2021bconnor207 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I thought I commented on this book previously, but I'll go ahead and comment now/again while I'm here. I was about ready to give up on this book; although the writing was great, I would often forget how the characters were connected and…
May 16, 2020JAL49 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is one of my all-time favorite novels - I even bought a photograph at a street fair after reading the book because I thought the man in the photo looked just like I imagined Leo Gursky, the protagonist of this beautiful story. Leo…
Dec 12, 2019Blabbermouth rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I'm not comfortable being the odd one out here but I didn't enjoy the book. Leo Gursky was a well written character in the beginning. He had a crazy kind of charm. Even though I didn't like it much I couldn't leave it & walk away from it…
Mar 16, 2019lorraineacasas rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I quite enjoyed this book! I went in not knowing anything about it - it was the book of the month for my local library’s discussion group. I loved Leo Gursky and thought his story was so tragic, funny, heartfelt, lonely, and wholesome. I…
Feb 06, 2019
A beautifully-written history within a history. Although seemingly complex at first, readers will enjoy the beautiful prose, the intricacy of detail, and the act of connecting the puzzle pieces within the narratives. The ending marries…
Oct 31, 2018wyenotgo rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I'm not sure how to shelve this one; it's a mystery of sorts, at least for the first half. The personalities are very confusing until Krauss begins to reveal what had happened earlier; I got so muddled that I had to go back to re-read…
Aug 30, 2018spantell rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A lovely book. Humanity, mystery, and wry humor. I requested that they order more copies. Only two separately listed hard copies is not enough.
Aug 27, 2016LexiLou2 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Even though I have to consult other websites to confirm my understanding of the book, I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Krauss' lead characters are exquisite and captivating and, best of all, do not require verbosity to garner those…
Jan 11, 2016logscribe rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Beautiful, rich, painful, satisfying. Love and loss and longing. I'll reread this whenever I want to pine and moon. It loses one star for being too digestible. The first time I read it I fell in love, it was my very favourite... and…
Jun 01, 2015vv8 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book for several reasons. The characters were well developed and the storyline was complex. It would be an interesting book club choice.
May 31, 2014
I read this book in one day in one sitting. Now days later I am still reading it in my heart .
Jun 17, 2013WVMLBookClubTitles rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
In this novel, an obscure, stolen translation of a Spanish book called The History of Love connects two New Yorkers. Leo is an elderly immigrant who fled WWII Poland, settled in New York City, and pines for his lost love and his son.…
brianreynolds
May 28, 2013brianreynolds rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
My second reading of Nicole Krauss' The History of Love was just as visceral as it was the first go-round, just as rewarding as well. To really do its job, a tale of loss depends on likeable losers. Krauss' collection of unrelated…
Jan 14, 2013GLNovak rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book is a bit confusing. As you follow the stories of Leo, Alma, and Bird you are given glimpses into the life of Leo's book 'The History of Love'. I found myself confused at times and having to think about the clues the novelist…
Oct 22, 2012
It was sad but good
csjary
Jul 19, 2012csjary rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One of my all time faves! Heartbreaking, lyrical and sweet all at the same time.
May 01, 2012uncommonreader rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
Quite convoluted. Often funny.
Jan 29, 2012Safariluv03 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I agree with the reviews that this book was hard to follow. I think the author could have made it more clear as to who it was that was talking. I spent a lot of my time confused and re-reading past chapters. The underlining story was sweet…
adoranti
Sep 28, 2011adoranti rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
We read this book for our book club. Most of the group enjoyed the story. It was both funny and touching and had an interesting twist toward the end. It is a bit confusing since there are three tales woven into the book.
Aug 08, 2011amandalome rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Leo, Alma, Bird - some of the greatest characters I have ever encountered in fiction. I truly was captivated after reading just the first page. Krauss's prose is lovely and there is so much pure goodness in this book. Highly recommended!
May 28, 2011sneato rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Well crafted and beautifully written. Takes awhile to catch on to the storyline but worth it. Unusual book. Slow at times, fascinating at other times.
Mar 22, 2011Sandy11 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I thought this book was amazing. Very good writing. You really care about the character immediately.
Feb 27, 2011Jennmro rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Beautifully written book and a great story!