When you flip thru this 100+ page short love story, 1000+ plus movies cross your mind by the time u finish reading the book. Finally I got hold of the book which is the source for so many romantic movies. The book is LOVE STORY by Erich Segal. It was written in 1970s!!
Since I am reading the book after watching those 1000+ movies, i could easily guess what could happen next. Also, as and when i read a scene / chapter, I could easily recollect numerous movies which had a scene resembling it. Even then, the book is interesting to read. You don’t get bored. Some of the chapters are written interestingly like the first conversation between the lead characters, final hospital scene and the conversation between protagonist and his dad. The best part about this book is that it gets over in 2 hours straight. Much faster than the movies which are based on it. Only thing is that this book does not have songs and villains !!
Unlike Mills and Boons, this novel doesn’t get mushy. It is mainly because the female lead character has a strong personality. There are no stereotype romantic conversations between the leads, but they are witty. Though there was enough space for the author to add another 30-40 pages to the book, he was sensible enough not to do that. I am happy that he had so much sense even 40 years back!!!
If we read today, there is nothing new in this book. But, as an appreciation of the guy who gave inspiration to innumerable Indian movies, one should read this book. Your 2 hours will not be wasted.
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