I recommend The History of Love. 
 Because, what was I supposed to say? I've waited my whole life for her? She was the opposite of death? And now I am still here, waiting? 
 Break my heart, why don't you, Nicole Krauss.*sniffs* 
 When I started reading The History of Love, I was laughing. I was humored by Leo's eccentricities. A few minutes later, I was quiet. I was gently wishing for the tears to go away. I must me mad, I thought. And it happened many times as my reading progressed. Smiling here, being bitter there. It was unimaginably heartbreaking. 
 There are two types of people in the world: those who prefer to be sad among others, and those who prefer to be sad alone.Leo Gursky was a lonely man, his only friend Bruno's existence was even questionable in his life. In his old age, he wants to be seen, because he doesn't want to die alone. So he create scenes: in the coffee shop, in the streets. This old man's greatest fear was to leave this world with someone not knowing. Or someone he loved not knowing. 
 Nothing makes me happier, and nothing makes me sadder... than you.Leo's life was hard. I was wary when I stifle a laugh while reading his POV, because I know I will have my heart broken soon after that. Loving someone was powerful. But loving someone even after hope is lost? It was magnificent. And Leo managed to thrive because of it. 
 Alma's POV was like a mirror to Leo's. Here's a girl who only wants for her mother to not be sad. While in search for her namesake, she found something worthwhile for her own. And the scene at the park where she met the author of The History of Love? It rendered me speechless. I was trying so hard to not cry. Oh, the triumph they both felt...! 
 Loneliness: there is no organ that can take it all.I found The History of Love profound in many forms. But it's take on the simplicity of love made me adore it so much. I thought I was brave when it comes to love. But Leo was braver. To literally have loved and lost, Leo gave me hope that even the saddest endings have the happiest memories. 
 This is the book I want to marry.