It is very difficult to write something about a book that has been so hyped, discussed and praised the world over. As I discovered, Love Story is a poignant tale that touches your heart and leaves its imprint forever. We meet Oliver who narrates the whole experience as to how he met, loved and lost the most important person in his life, Jennifer.

The book has the one of the most famous and touching beginnings of a novel. I have to quote the opening lines:

What can you say about a twenty-five-year-old girl who died? That she was beautiful. And brilliant. That she loved Mozart and Bach. And the Beatles. And me.

And thus begins the classic. I somehow found it a little strange that the central characters fell in love very easily or rather quickly. But I guess that is the beauty of love, which happens just like that. Oliver finds Jenny a little repulsive in the beginning but soon that same quality intrigues him further to knowing her more. The author’s entertaining style of writing is visible in this observation by Oliver when he first sees Jennifer:

I got an A minus on the exam, coincidentally the same grade I assigned to Jenny’s legs when she first walked from behind that desk.

Jenny on the other hand is so sure and confident about herself that she simply scores over Oliver no matter how hard he tries to win their verbal duels. Their playful banter is one of the main highlights of the book and it does not stop even after they get married. The story is unique because of its many beautiful moments like Oliver’s marriage proposal, Jenny’s simplicity in thoughts, their supposedly do-it-yourself-wedding etc.

Jenny’s character wins your heart as she unsuccessfully tries to thaw the relations between Oliver and his father, how she spurs Oliver on and so many more moments. Oliver himself is so endearing and likeable that you can’t stop laughing when he actually convinces Jenny to name their would-be son, Bozo.

Although the reader knows beforehand that Jenny is supposedly going to die, you somehow get so involved in the plot that you don’t want her to leave Oliver. The ending of the book is so simple and stark that I had to reread the chapter to enforce the ending of the story. Many people cry at the end of this epic novel, which was something, that had made me really curious to read the book. At the end when Oliver breaks down in his father’s arms, it is safe to say that I was pretty numb with the whole experience.

Jenny’ final words are a simple “Thanks, Ollie”. I think along with the now famous quote from this book “Love means never having to say you are sorry”, the author should have also mentioned that love also means never having to say thanks.

Its a very unpretentious small book; just over 150 pages but once you start reading it you will finish it in one go. What’s different about this novel is that the bulk of the novel consists of actual conversations between the characters, which is very realistic. This tragic story of love inspires and enriches anyone who reads it!!!!!!

I loved this story so much and tears started running down my cheeks at the end!!! And I always feel there is no death for love at all!! Death is only for soul but not for Precious Love!!! Love always remains alive forever & ever!!!! It is the same even in this novel, jennny expires but her love is always alive for ever & ever..!!! Best example is the great & beautiful Taj Mahal in our country!!! Both the lovers expired but their love is always alive which is praised & loved by all souls even now!!!

All in all this is a beautiful novel which i loved so much though i don’t like the tragic part!! It has so sweet & heart toughing lines & proposal!!!

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