Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die, Cherish, Perish
Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die, Cherish, Perish
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Brief
128
Novel • Fiction
Various Locations • 20th century
2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die, Cherish, Perish by David Rakoff is a novel in verse following interwoven vignettes of diverse individuals across the 20th century. Characters such as Margaret (Peg), Clifford, Helen, Susan, Nathan, and Josh experience love, betrayal, and transformation. Themes include illness, poverty, adultery, and abuse.
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Contemplative
Emotional
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
7,304 ratings
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Review Roundup
David Rakoff's Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die, Cherish, Perish is a lyrical novel in verse that captures life's vicissitudes with wit and poignancy. Praised for its clever narrative and emotional depth, it combines humor with heartbreaking moments. Some critics find the storytelling disjointed, but many appreciate its unique form and voice. Ideal for fans of poetic prose.
Who Should Read Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die, Cherish, Perish?
Readers who appreciate literary fiction with dark humor and poetic narrative will enjoy David Rakoff's Love, Dishonor, Marry, Die, Cherish, Perish. Fans of David Sedaris' witty essays or Michael Chabon's character-driven stories will find this novel similarly engaging and thought-provoking.
7,304 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
128
Novel • Fiction
Various Locations • 20th century
2013
Adult
18+ years
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