--- product_id: 5045605 title: "On Love: A Novel" price: "Β£14.29" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/5045605-on-love-a-novel store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 4.3/5 average rating Used book in good condition Top #644 in Contemporary Lit On Love: A Novel **Price:** Β£14.29 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“– Unlock the secrets of love, pain, and self with a book that’s as deep as your next conversation. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** On Love: A Novel - **How much does it cost?** Β£14.29 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/5045605-on-love-a-novel) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Pre-Loved with Character:** Good condition used copyβ€”eco-friendly and wallet-wise choice. - β€’ **Authentic Emotional Exploration:** Raw, honest reflections on love, pain, and self-discovery. - β€’ **Critically Acclaimed Bestseller:** Ranked top 100k overall and top 1% in Contemporary Literature. - β€’ **Perfect Blend of Intellect & Accessibility:** Smart enough for philosophy buffs, engaging enough for beach reads. - β€’ **Philosophical Depth Meets Relatable Insight:** A modern meditation on love that challenges your emotional status quo. ## Overview On Love: A Novel by Alain de Botton is a critically acclaimed contemporary literary work exploring the complexities of romantic love through philosophical insight and personal reflection. This used copy is in good condition, highly rated by over 1,200 readers, and ranks within the top 1% of Contemporary Literature on major book charts. ## Description On Love: A Novel [de Botton, Alain] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. On Love: A Novel Review: I chose the side of the Never love again - First of all, wow. This book was amazingly detailed on the experience of falling in love from moments of intimacy from moments of pain to moments of greater pain. I learned through reading this book that I truly don't want to experience pain. And if that makes me a coward. Then I am the proudest coward to be. I realized this was a great book to me when I was able to relate in so many ways. As a man this brought me to some places where I hurt people and they hurt me. Bringing me to the wisdom of never putting your feelings out there is what keeps you safe. I disagree that falling in love in inevitable, but hey we all have our own thoughts and opinions. I learned a lot through this book only pushing and guiding me more to say "I will never fall in love again". I have been single and out the game for 2.5 years and this book helped me understand that I have the ability to never love again. With no monastery, nuns, caves or abandonment of society. I learned to love myself recently and understand that if you love yourself then truly you don't need anyone else. Thanks a lot for this read. Review: A Great Beach Read That Could Also Be On An Upper Level Philosphy Syllabus - This was a very smart, modern meditation on romantic love that delivered page after page of piercing insight, humility, self awareness, and classic erudition. Romantic love is one of countless (but maybe the most interesting) portals to deeper psycho/philosophical knowledge of who we are and what we humans ultimately seek, and de Botton does the topic justice. Great read that could equally accompany you as a beach read or be in an upper level philosophy syllabus. That's hard to pull off. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #119,207 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #958 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction #6,219 in Literary Fiction (Books) #33,978 in Genre Literature & Fiction | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,221) | | Dimensions | 5 x 0.75 x 7.25 inches | | Edition | Revised | | ISBN-10 | 0802142400 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0802142405 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 240 pages | | Publication date | January 6, 2006 | | Publisher | Grove Press | ## Images ![On Love: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51tFRabrEPL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I chose the side of the Never love again *by K***I on December 9, 2024* First of all, wow. This book was amazingly detailed on the experience of falling in love from moments of intimacy from moments of pain to moments of greater pain. I learned through reading this book that I truly don't want to experience pain. And if that makes me a coward. Then I am the proudest coward to be. I realized this was a great book to me when I was able to relate in so many ways. As a man this brought me to some places where I hurt people and they hurt me. Bringing me to the wisdom of never putting your feelings out there is what keeps you safe. I disagree that falling in love in inevitable, but hey we all have our own thoughts and opinions. I learned a lot through this book only pushing and guiding me more to say "I will never fall in love again". I have been single and out the game for 2.5 years and this book helped me understand that I have the ability to never love again. With no monastery, nuns, caves or abandonment of society. I learned to love myself recently and understand that if you love yourself then truly you don't need anyone else. Thanks a lot for this read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Beach Read That Could Also Be On An Upper Level Philosphy Syllabus *by P***L on September 3, 2019* This was a very smart, modern meditation on romantic love that delivered page after page of piercing insight, humility, self awareness, and classic erudition. Romantic love is one of countless (but maybe the most interesting) portals to deeper psycho/philosophical knowledge of who we are and what we humans ultimately seek, and de Botton does the topic justice. Great read that could equally accompany you as a beach read or be in an upper level philosophy syllabus. That's hard to pull off. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Incredible Book That Should Be A Companion Piece To Any New Relationship. *by G***A on January 16, 2018* Alain de Botton takes you on a wonderful imaginative journey of love with a massive array of philosophical references to cope with the natural wear and tear of relationships. Starting off simply from a cute meet and great, to the discomfort of seeing his girlfriend wearing overly-expensive high heals that contrast the market deli butcher' horrible socks-and-sandals combination, and the innate paradox of how much care he has for his love, Botton attempts to tackle the massive combination, what is love? But what sets this book apart from most is that Botton does answer his massive questions about love and relationships, though temporarily, because as any knows, every battle in a relationships is temporary until it isn't and then, armed with knowledge of the war a person must decide if it's worth the battle scars...and most of us decide it is. An incredible book that should be a companion piece to any new relationship. ## Frequently Bought Together - On Love: A Novel - The Course of Love: A Novel - The School of Life: An Emotional Education: An Emotional Education --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/5045605-on-love-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/5045605-on-love-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-21*