“A deliciously rebellious take on the classic romance novel form, The Book of Love plunges into adored (and despised) tropes of the genre and guts them... always with, well, love.” The Masters Review · 2 years ago Criticism of Pacing and Scope Book review: The Book of Love by Kelly Link
: Link treats supernatural elements (like people turning into tigers) with a grounded, often witty tone that contrasts with the epic stakes. Critical Perspectives Praise for Prose and Character HDBook of Love
Reviewers from NPR and The San Francisco Chronicle describe the writing as "diamond-sharp" and "exquisitely smart". “A deliciously rebellious take on the classic romance
The narrative follows three teenagers—Mo, Daniel, and Laura—who suddenly return to their hometown of Lovesend, Massachusetts, after being dead for a year. They are given magical tasks by their music teacher to earn their permanent return to life. The Book of Love by Kelly Link is
: The book explores romantic, sibling, and platonic love, as well as the confusing intersections between them.
The Book of Love by Kelly Link is a 2024 debut novel that marks her transition from short stories to a sprawling, 600-page work of magical realism. Critics and readers generally praise the book for its and emotional depth , though many find the massive length and slow pacing to be significant hurdles. Core Themes and Plot
“It’s a story about yearning and about bossy sisters... it is also a story about how sometimes when you smash your dead sister's guitar, the splinters will really, viciously, come back to haunt you.” Reactor · 2 years ago