#13 in Self-help
The Four Loves
- 160
- Pages
- about 3 h
- Reading time
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About the book
The Four Loves is a 1960 book by C. S. Lewis which explores the nature of love from a Christian and philosophical perspective through thought experiments. The book was based on a set of radio talks from 1958 which were criticised in the U.S. at the time for their frankness about sex.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.2 across 110 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 37% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Self-help average of 7.7. That is how 7.9 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.0 | 12 | 11% |
| Hardcover | 8.2 | 98 | 89% |
Frequently asked
What is The Four Loves rated?
7.9 out of 10, from 110 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is The Four Loves worth reading?
Readers give it 7.9/10 from 110 ratings, which puts it ahead of 52 % of the Self-help shelf.
How long does it take to read The Four Loves?
About 3 hours at an average reading pace — 160 pages.
Where does The Four Loves rank?
#13 in Self-help on the current snapshot.
How long is The Four Loves?
It has 160 pages — shorter than 92% of the ranked books in Self-help.
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