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4.54 of 5 stars
Jody Lisberger's provocatively titled story collection will make readers wonder just how and when they should 'remember love.' As trauma, as what p... read full description

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May 05, 2008
Jody rated it: 5 of 5 stars
According to the blurbs on the back of this new story collection, blurbs from prominent writers:

This "provocatively titled story collection will make readers wonder just how and when they should 'remember love.' As trauma, as what persists, as what confines, as what liberates, as what disappoints, as what we live for? And what shapes do our loves assume in all their infinite variety? Not only the human content but the aesthetic of these accomplished stories make them worthy of p More...
Jul 25, 2011
Gretchen rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This is a book of short stories concerning dysfunctional people in dysfunctional relationships. There are second marriages, homosexual relationships, first marriages and significant other relationships – all of them fractured. Many of the characters have trouble relating to themselves, so they have trouble relating to others. It’s a fast read. Lisberger has a quick and engaging writing style, I just wished the sources of plot tension had been more varied.
Jul 08, 2008
Trianna rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Remember Love is a collection of short stories that seem less like overt critiques of typical American relationships than they do at once fierce and gentle explorations of the complexities at different stages of romantic love.

At times, Lisberger's sentences seem pieced together like intricate jazz compilations; juxtaposing short phrases, sounds, internal dialogue, description, and repetition, her prose moves along with an energy and skill that takes a shape and sound seemingly tact More...
Jun 08, 2009
Erin rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Love stories straight up but with a twist, ranging from bittersweet to tragic.
Jun 14, 2008
Cricket rated it: 5 of 5 stars
A ballsy, potent collection of characters living out the various stages and states of love. Powerful. Honest.
Feb 09, 2011
Rachel rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jan 28, 2011
Candy marked it as to-read
Jan 11, 2010
Travis rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Dec 15, 2009
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May 31, 2009
J.J. rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Oct 27, 2008
Jed rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Jan 20, 2010
lauren rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jul 16, 2008
Shirra marked it as to-read
Jul 11, 2008
Kathryn rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jul 07, 2008
Al marked it as to-read
Sep 19, 2008
Brian rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Apr 14, 2011
Melodie marked it as to-read
May 17, 2008
Amy marked it as to-read
May 02, 2011
Cristina rated it: 5 of 5 stars