--- product_id: 254259140 title: "The Course of Love" price: "€ 35.87" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/254259140-the-course-of-love store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # 240 pages of insightful content Paperback for easy portability Fast & free shipping available The Course of Love **Price:** € 35.87 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ❤️ Unlock the real story of love—because everyone deserves to understand it! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Course of Love - **How much does it cost?** € 35.87 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/254259140-the-course-of-love) ## 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 - • **Deep Dive into Love:** Explore the realistic stages of love with Alain de Botton’s unique insights. - • **Top-Ranked Bestseller:** Join thousands of readers with a 4.6-star rating and top 1,000+ ranks in literary fiction. - • **Perfect Portable Paperback:** Lightweight 240-page paperback designed for reading anywhere, anytime. - • **A Must-Read for Millennials:** Gain fresh perspectives on love that resonate with today’s professional and thoughtful reader. - • **Effortless Shopping Experience:** Enjoy fast, free shipping and easy returns with cash on delivery options. ## Overview The Course of Love by Alain de Botton is a 240-page paperback published by Simon & Schuster, offering a profound and realistic exploration of love’s stages. Highly rated with 4.6 stars from 877 reviews, it ranks impressively in literary fiction categories. Available with fast, free shipping and convenient purchase options, it’s a must-have for anyone seeking deeper emotional insight. ## Description Buy The Course of Love by De Botton, Alain online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Review: Es el mejor libro que puedas leer sobre lo que implica amar y ser amado. Te explica cada una de las etapas por las que pasa el amor, de una forma tan única como sólo Alain lo sabe hacer. Review: Great read, great insight, a delightful read for anyone exploring the topic. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #3,056 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #45 in Women's Fiction #174 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction #321 in Literary Fiction | | Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (881) | | Dimensions | 13.97 x 1.52 x 21.29 cm | | Edition | Reprint | | ISBN-10 | 1501134515 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1501134517 | | Item weight | 1.05 Kilograms | | Language | English | | Print length | 240 pages | | Publication date | 20 June 2017 | | Publisher | Simon & Schuster | ## Images ![The Course of Love - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61UavUcUACL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***A on 11 July 2018* Es el mejor libro que puedas leer sobre lo que implica amar y ser amado. Te explica cada una de las etapas por las que pasa el amor, de una forma tan única como sólo Alain lo sabe hacer. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by A***R on 25 June 2025* Great read, great insight, a delightful read for anyone exploring the topic. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***N on 15 June 2016* Contemporary philosopher Alain de Botton's long awaited second novel follows the relationship between Rabih and Kirsten. De Botton's thesis is essentially this: While most love stories tell us everything we need to know about how love begins, there isn't enough focus in our society on how it continues. Combining Rabih and Kirsten's fictional story with his own insights and commentary on their relationship, De Botton proposes that "enlightened romantic pessimism" is a healthier and more realistic alternative to Romanticism, the latter of which gives us unrealistic expectations of relationships and sets us up for inevitable failure. There's no "right person," suggests De Botton, and in each and every longterm relationship we are doomed to encounter a variety of suffering and unfulfillment; therefore, committing to another person is akin to saying, "I've surveyed the different options for unhappiness, and it is to you I am choosing to bind myself." Whether readers find this depressing or comforting will likely vary. (For me, it was the latter.) Much like De Botton's first novel, many of the insights he provides in The Course of Love are accurate to the point of discomfort. It's not easy to identify with his propositions, yet there is universal truth to them, and there's something distinctly comforting in that. It's always special to read a book -- particularly a work of fiction -- and feel as if the writer is communicating truths about yourself that you've never been able to adequately acknowledge, let alone convey. As a fan of both philosophy and fiction, I find great satisfaction in De Botton's ability to translate profound ideas and insights into accessible and entertaining prose. The Course of Love is a captivating read, but seems as if it would be especially meaningful for individuals in the beginning phases of longterm commitment. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Course of Love: A Novel - The School of Life: An Emotional Education: An Emotional Education - On Love: A Novel --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/254259140-the-course-of-love](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/254259140-the-course-of-love) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*