REVIEW: The Course of Love (Alain de Botton)

Alain de Botton’s The Course of Love is a philosophical exploration of long-term relationships, using the marriage of its central characters, Rabih and Kirsten, as a case study. The text is a blend of fictional narrative with philosophical essay. It follows a chronological timeline, tracking the life of Rabih and his wife, Kirsten, from their initial meeting in Edinburgh to the inevitable…