An interesting project. This is the story of Oliver eighteen months after his wife dies. He is getting pressured from all angles to get out there and start dating again so he doesn't end up permanently alone like his father-in-law Phil. Much of this book is consumed by Oliver dating a woman named Marcie, who unlike Jenny, is in the same class as Oliver's incredibly wealthy family.

This book gave me anxiety because I really did not want Oliver to move on from Jenny even though I knew he should. And then, as he enters into this relationship with Marcie, which is clearly happening too soon, its easy to see how unfair he's being to her and how hard she is trying to be the person she thinks he wants her to be when in reality all he wants is Jenny. He wants his wife back.

Marcie and Oliver have different communication styles and core values that make them a poor match no matter the situation, but Oliver can't see that because he's still trying to figure out what he wants out of life now that he can't have Jenny. He's a mess. And thankfully, he's seeing a therapist about it.

I've only known one person who's lost a spouse like this and pursued dating too soon afterwards and the issues presented in Oliver's Story feel fairly accurate. Weird judgements and decisions being made, impulsiveness, unfair treatment of potential partners. This felt like an accurate portrayal of dating while mourning.

I think I would have enjoyed this book more though if Segal had focused on more of Oliver's life, outside of work and dating Marcie. Every time his friends, his family, Phil or even his secretary Anita showed up in the book, it was so much more enjoyable. ( )

Le livre ayant inspiré LE film d'amour un peu icônique.
C'est triste et beau, mais c'est pas non plus révolutionnaire (enfin peut-être que pour l'époque, si).
Et puis ça finit mal, et ça c'est triste. ;) ( )

very emotional,beautifully written ( )

This was an excellent sequel to [b:Love Story|73968|Love Story|Erich Segal|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170846378s/73968.jpg|816372]. Oliver is now on his own & must find meaning to his life without his great love, Jenny. It's well done, especially his relationship with his father. It especially meant a lot to me, having raised a couple of boys myself. It's amazing how my intelligence & worth have varied in their eyes as they've grown. ( )

This is the sequel to Love Story, Segal's emotionally compelling novel of love and loss. THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR LOVE STORY. Please do not read it if you haven't read Love Story.

I watched Love Story the other night, and decided I needed to do a re-read of this.

This book picks up 18 months after Love Story ends. We follow Oliver as he tries to put the pieces of his life back together after the loss of his beloved wife, Radcliffe student Jennifer. This is such a heartbreaking novel. We get just a glimpse of life after the death of a loved one. A favorite read. ( )