The Pursuit of LoveThe Pursuit of Love
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What it's about
Linda longs for love and can't wait to grow up. Nancy Mitford's novel follows her search for love.
Why it's worth reading
It's on the Guardian's list of 1,000 novels everyone must read. It's one of the funniest, sharpest novels about love and growing up.
You'll love it if you liked
Love in a Cold Climate
Cold Comfort Farm
I Capture the CastleGood to know
It's short and witty.
By the numbers
- Readers59 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics30 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Bestseller6 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
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Quick answers
Is The Pursuit of Love worth reading?
Yes. It's on the Guardian's list of 1,000 novels everyone must read. It ranks #1,843 of the 3,057 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 66.2 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Pursuit of Love about?
Linda longs for love and can't wait to grow up. Nancy Mitford's novel follows her search for love.
How long does it take to read The Pursuit of Love?
About 6 hours (236 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Pursuit of Love?
If you liked it, try Love in a Cold Climate by Nancy Mitford, Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons or I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith.