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How Do I Love Thee

Lurlene McDaniel
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How Do I Love Thee

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1989

Book Brief

Lurlene McDaniel

How Do I Love Thee

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1989
Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Theme
Publication Year

1989

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.2

2,130 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read How Do I Love Thee?

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.

4.2

2,130 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

272

Format

Novel • Fiction

Theme
Publication Year

1989

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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