The Love Proof: A Novel
In this “captivating, heartfelt, and utterly unique tale” (Emily Giffin, author of The Lies That Bind), a brilliant physicist studying the nature of time embarks on an unforgettable and life-changing journey to prove that those we love are always connected to us.
Sophie Jones is a physics prodigy on track to unlock the secrets of the universe. When she meets Jake Kristopher during their first week at Yale they instantly feel a deep connection, as if they’ve known each other before. Slowly, their love lures Sophie away from school.
When a shocking development forces Sophie into a new reality, she returns to physics to make sense of her world. She grapples with life’s big questions, including how to cope with unexpected change and loss. Inspired by her connection with Jake, Sophie throws herself into her studies, determined to prove that true loves belong together.
“Fans of The Time Traveler’s Wife will be blown away by Madeleine Henry’s The Love Proof” (PopSugar), a story of lasting connection, time, and intuition. It explores the course that perfect love can take between imperfect people and urges us to listen to our hearts rather than our heads.
Sophie Jones is a physics prodigy on track to unlock the secrets of the universe. When she meets Jake Kristopher during their first week at Yale they instantly feel a deep connection, as if they’ve known each other before. Slowly, their love lures Sophie away from school.
When a shocking development forces Sophie into a new reality, she returns to physics to make sense of her world. She grapples with life’s big questions, including how to cope with unexpected change and loss. Inspired by her connection with Jake, Sophie throws herself into her studies, determined to prove that true loves belong together.
“Fans of The Time Traveler’s Wife will be blown away by Madeleine Henry’s The Love Proof” (PopSugar), a story of lasting connection, time, and intuition. It explores the course that perfect love can take between imperfect people and urges us to listen to our hearts rather than our heads.
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The Love Proof had me asking big questions. Especially when I found myself reading into the wee hours of the night. Are those we love always with us? If you've experienced true love, will it continue to exist across all realities? Is first love the love that changes us the most? I'm not sure those are questions we will ever be able to definitively answer, but this unique novel had me pondering them anyway.
While Jake and Sophie fall in love quickly--almost instantly--the author makes it work. I believed in their connection and found myself pulled along as they fell. They spend an all-consuming four years together through college until Jake worries Sophie's devotion to him is destroying her own dreams. This leads to big changes for both of them, and their lives that take paths I'm not sure they were meant to take.
There is so much to discuss with this novel, but it's impossible without giving away spoilers. The story is thoughtful and meaningful, but I also find it somewhat sad. But in a more contemplative way, if that makes sense. I feel sad for the journey these two characters take. But is it necessary? Does it make the world better? And does the rest of the world even matter when it comes to their relationship?
Happily, the ending is satisfying, and I feel like this is a book that will stick with me for a few days. Well-written, with deep questions about perfect love between imperfect people, The Love Proof is for readers who contemplate the seriousness of love.
Thank you to Atria Books and Netgalley for an advanced reader's copy.
Check out my review at A Book Wanderer
#popsugarreadingchallenge2021 (prompt #1)
While Jake and Sophie fall in love quickly--almost instantly--the author makes it work. I believed in their connection and found myself pulled along as they fell. They spend an all-consuming four years together through college until Jake worries Sophie's devotion to him is destroying her own dreams. This leads to big changes for both of them, and their lives that take paths I'm not sure they were meant to take.
There is so much to discuss with this novel, but it's impossible without giving away spoilers. The story is thoughtful and meaningful, but I also find it somewhat sad. But in a more contemplative way, if that makes sense. I feel sad for the journey these two characters take. But is it necessary? Does it make the world better? And does the rest of the world even matter when it comes to their relationship?
Happily, the ending is satisfying, and I feel like this is a book that will stick with me for a few days. Well-written, with deep questions about perfect love between imperfect people, The Love Proof is for readers who contemplate the seriousness of love.
Thank you to Atria Books and Netgalley for an advanced reader's copy.
Check out my review at A Book Wanderer
#popsugarreadingchallenge2021 (prompt #1)
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