Love Story (Love Story, #1)
by Erich Segal
Love Story by Erich Segal holds a well received rating of 3.60 out of 5, based on 41.2K reader ratings. First published in 1970. The book spans 224 pages.
About Love Story
Oliver Barrett IV, a wealthy jock from a stuffy WASP family on his way to a Harvard degree and a career in law . . . Jenny Cavilleri, a sharp-tongued, working-class beauty studying music at Radcliffe . . .Opposites in nearly every way, Oliver and Jenny are kindred spirits from vastly different worlds. Falling deeply and powerfully, their attraction to one another defies everything they have ever believed—as they share a passion far greater than anything they dreamed possible . . . and explore the wonder of a love that must end too soon.One of the most adored novels of our time, this is the book that defined a generation—a story of uncompromising devotion, of life as it really is . . . and love that changes everything.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Erich Segal |
| Published | 1970 |
| Pages | 224 |
| Genres | Romance, Fiction, Classics, Fiction, Chick-lit |
| Average Rating | 3.60 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 41,177 |
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What genre is Love Story?
Love Story is categorized as Romance, Fiction, Classics, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Love Story worth reading?
Based on 41.2K reader ratings, Love Story has an average score of 3.60 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Love Story?
Love Story has 224 pages.
Who wrote Love Story?
Love Story was written by Erich Segal. It was first published in 1970.
What is the ISBN for Love Story?
The ISBN-13 for Love Story is 9780380017610.0.
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