Following the global success of Love Story, Erich Segal went on to write seven other romantic best sellers, and a charming and humorous children’s book.
“Actually, I have always felt this to be a book about a young couple, but even more about a father and son. When I wrote it America was in the midst of a total generation war (Vietnam, Woodstock, Haight Ashbury etc.). The relationship between Jenny and Phil contrasted sharply with that of Oliver and his father, and I think that the universal appeal may have lain in the reconciliation of the generations at the end of the book.”
'Funny, touching, and infused with wonder, as all love stories should be.'
San Francisco Examiner'For someone who is in love, or was in love, or hopes to be in love.'
St Louis Post-Dispatch'Beautifully written … profoundly moving.'
Sunday Express'‘We loved it and we think you’ll love it too.’'
Sun'It’s incredible … A poignant novel of nostalgia and romance.'
The Washington Post'We loved it and we think you’ll love it too.’ Sun ‘Simplicity … Charm … Compassion and a delicate sense of comedy. It illustrates a particular point: “Love means not ever having to say you’re sorry.” That is well said.'
Books and Bookman'A lump forms in your throat and starts growing until it feels like a football coming up sideways. You either fight it or let it out.'
New York Times'Very simple, immensely appealing … memorable characterisations that haunt you long after you’ve finished reading.'
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