This is a book I'll likely return to at different points in my life to re-read and re-understand the definitions through different lenses. I absolutely loved it, and would recommend it to any romantic who has ever had a relationship that was perfect-and therefore joyful and sad all at once.
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A unique book that tells the story of a couple through dictionary entries. Each word, like blemish, reveals a little more info about the pair, their struggles, attraction, and the story of their romance. It's realistic in the way that cracks can appear over the most minor things and begin to split people apart. It was the author's simple lines which cut deep with their poignancy.

“I love the vagueness of words that involve time.”

“This brief transcript of moments, written on the body, is so deeply satisfying to read.”

“You and spoil the memories and turn them into words. From behind the wheel, I learn the difference between a eulogy and an elegy, and discover which is more vital, in life and in death.”

“Yarn: maybe language is kind, giving us these double meanings. Maybe it’s trying to teach us a lesson, that we can always be two things at once. Knit me a sweater out of your best stories.” ( )

I read this in an hour. I love non-linear narrative, and this is one of the better ones I've read, as the story is driven by words that are relevant to a long-term relationship. The English teacher in me saw using parts of this book as a way to teach grammar, and other parts to teach connotation. If you like tidy packages for your books, this one is not for you. But if you're okay with books reflecting the messiness and sometimes unsolvable parts of life, then give this one a try. I loved it. ( )

I feel this is the kind of book that always will hit too close to home ( )

Really well done. Beautifully written. A novel about a rocky relationship told through dictionary entries, The Lovers Dictionary reads like a collection of sad and lovely poems. I think "contiguous" was my favorite! ( )