How Do I Love Thee
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1989
272
Novel • Fiction
1989
YA
12-18 years
In Lurlene McDaniel's How Do I Love Thee: Three Stories, published in 2002, three young couples navigate the complexities of love amidst challenging personal circumstances. In "Night Vision," Brett, a leukemia survivor, bonds with shy Shayla, who has a severe sun allergy. In "Bobby’s Girl," Dana must choose between Bobby and his terminally ill stepbrother, Steve. In "Laura’s Heart," Laura, who needs a heart transplant, falls for orderly Ramon, whose tragic fate ultimately saves her life. This work features characters experiencing chronic illnesses and the death of loved ones.
Emotional
Romantic
Bittersweet
Heartwarming
Melancholic
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How Do I Love Thee by Lurlene McDaniel receives mixed reviews. Readers appreciate the emotional depth and relatable characters, highlighting the author's skill in depicting heartfelt, sincere moments. However, some find the plot predictable and feel the narrative lacks complexity. Despite this, it remains a touching story for fans of romance and drama.
Readers who would enjoy How Do I Love Thee by Lurlene McDaniel are typically teens and young adults who appreciate emotional, heart-wrenching stories. Fans of The Fault in Our Stars by John Green and Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver will find this book's themes of love, loss, and coping with illness particularly compelling.
2,130 ratings
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272
Novel • Fiction
1989
YA
12-18 years
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