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The Lover's Dictionary

Levithan, David (Book - 2011)
Average Rating: 2 stars out of 5.
The Lover's Dictionary


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A modern love story told through a series of dictionary-style entries is a sequence of intimate windows into the large and small events that shape the course of a romantic relationship.

Imprint: New York : - Farrar, Straus, and Giroux
Pages: 211
Edition: 1st ed
ISBN: 9780374193683, 0374193681
Language: English
Statement of responsibility: David Levithan
Characteristics: 211 p. ;,20 cm.
Author (Original Script): Levithan, David
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Apr 05, 2013
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  • cheesecake1357 rated this: 5 stars out of 5.

Amazingly written. I did not know you could write a beautiful story out of order like that. Inspired me so much, I have got to get my own copy!

Feb 19, 2013
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  • AKesek rated this: 5 stars out of 5.

Loved this book! It was a quick read but I could really relate to the story. Also, Levithan put feelings I've had into words. I loved this book so much that I'm going to buy a copy of my own and look into other works by the author.

Jan 04, 2013
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  • ChocolateChips rated this: 4 stars out of 5.

I always enjoy the way David Levithan presents different facets of a story and leaves it to the reader to piece them together. A sweetly sad, poignant read.

Dec 17, 2012
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  • mwitherstong rated this: 4.5 stars out of 5.

I flew through this book and loved every page. What a peculiar format, but how powerful the words and definitions were. You definitely understood what was going on, and I thought the book captured the highs and lows of any romantic relationship. I loved this book and have been recommending it to everyone.

Nov 19, 2012
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  • acritics rated this: 4 stars out of 5.

I enjoyed this book quite a bit. While at times it had me laughing out loud, it was also a poignant look at pain and betrayal. The format, a dictionary of terms related to love defined by episodes in a specific relationship, was interesting. It disrupted the narrative flow of the story, but I still got a sense of the ups and downs of a relationship over time. I liked the way certain scenes repeated in different definitions, each time showing a different aspect of the experience. I got a real sense of the lingering and recurring strain that one partner’s cheating can have on the relationship. I also liked the way that Levithan shows the ups and downs of being a couple but that with commitment to stay together it can work. I wasn’t blown away, but it was an enjoyable read.

Jul 19, 2012
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  • CenturysEnigma rated this: 4 stars out of 5.

David Levithan's format of using dictionary phrases was a fresh way to intrigue readers. I loved looking up new words and then pondering about how the words related to the story line. While the lack of names, dates, and chronology was a bit confusing, I was still hooked!

Jun 26, 2012
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  • meechelledeeiaz rated this: 4 stars out of 5.

It is wonderful to see something different in terms of format, along with the quality writing that David Levithan conveys is just a fantastic combination. The uncertainties of modern love is executed in such a heartfelt way that you can't help but fall in love with the book.

Jun 18, 2012
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  • kkisrmsq211 rated this: 3 stars out of 5.

Interesting way to describe a relationship-- confused by abrupt ending.

Jun 12, 2012
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  • KJtheEpicFailure rated this: 5 stars out of 5.

A totally heartfelt book by David Levithan. The format of the novel was unique, to say the least, and a nice change from the normal format. As one of my favorite writers, Levithan does not disappoint in this book.

Apr 26, 2011
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  • lisajenn rated this: 4.5 stars out of 5.

Odd that one of the subject headings is "Man-woman relationships," when it's totally ambiguous whether the narrator is addressing a male or female lover. In any case, this is a lovely gem of a book that somehow conveys huge universals in small, specific vignettes. At times it's heartbreaking, at other times it's hilarious, and it's always true.

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Jun 26, 2012
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  • meechelledeeiaz rated this: 4 stars out of 5.

meechelledeeiaz thinks this title is suitable for 16 years and over

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Jun 26, 2012
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  • meechelledeeiaz rated this: 4 stars out of 5.

blemish, n. The slight acne scars. The penny-sized, penny-shaped birthmark right above your knee. The dot below your shoulder that must have been from when you had chicken pox in third grade. The scratch on your neck-- did I do that? This brief transcript of moments, written on the body, is so deeply satisfying to read.

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