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"The story begins when the nameless narrator, sitting in a British Airways jet, on its way from Paris the London, shares a sandwich with his fellow passenger, Chloe. By the time they reach the luggage carousel at the airport, he realizes that he is in love. Their relationship progresses and provides a framework for Alain de Botton to reflect upon the joys and sorrows of romantic love, life and the nature of desire."
A. Bentley, Resident Scholar
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Plot
Tone of book?
- thoughtful
Time/era of story
- 1980's-1999
Romance/Romance Problems
Yes
Kind of romance:
- GENERAL--no other subplots apply
Internal struggle/realization?
Yes
Struggle over
- nature of existence (heavy philosophy)
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Age:
- 20's-30's
Ethnicity/Nationality
- British
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- none
Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings?
- 2 ()
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
City?
Yes
City:
- London
Style
Person
- mostly 1st
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
Amount of dialog
- little dialog
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