Romance novels for those who aren’t in love
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Loading... - Juan Alvarez
- 20 Feb 2023
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As someone who has never fallen in love, I have always found solace within the comforting pages of a book. Love seems like a strange feeling, something that only movies and books can capture, something that the audience and readers can never get enough of. Over the years, books have changed my idea about love. They have made me fall for the idea of it, and believe in it. At the same time, they have also skyrocketed my expectations, as I shall always try to find a glimpse of the romances I read about, waiting for a meet-cute to happen. Here are some of my favourite romances which are worth a re-read.
The Fault In Our Stars (Dutton Books, 2012)
John Green
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No matter how cheesy it sounds, TFIOS is a book very close to my heart. Augustus and Hazel are both brilliant as characters, with their own flaws and flairs. I loved the way they attempt to complete a story that is expected to remain incomplete, the way they fight against their challenges and stay in love. The book talks about a very sensitive topic without dehumanising it. The story is not perfect, much like the love stories we see around us. For me, TFIOS shall always be a story about Augustus, his hundred attempts of making Hazel live, and the grief of incomplete love.
When Dimple Met Rishi (Simon Pulse, 2017)
Sandhya Menon
While Augustus from The Fault In Our Stars made me fall in love, Rishi from When Dimple Met Rishi made me believe in it. The book being the Netflix TV show, Mismatched, for me, this book was as rare as first love and I could feel the warmth while reading it. At times it felt magical to experience what the protagonists are going through. With all the coffee splashes and non-dates, this redefined the conventional classic love story for me. Whether it was his innocence or his indispensable charms, Rishi single-handedly makes the story better. And just like that, a silly boy in love, makes you want to fall in love. Read More…
