This post has been pre-dated to reflect the original publication date. Originally published in Dark Matter issue 5, September 2011.

While I thought the conclusion was a bit too neat and fast, I enjoyed The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight as a light romantic read with a good dash of realism for flavour. I found this to be quite… refreshing? Healing? A reminder that teenage angst and arrogance is so fundamental that it has here been unashamedly written into a novel aimed at teens was a balm to my (parental) heart. Most of Statistical is quite realistic in the character development and behaviour, including the teenage self-centredness that results in Hadley abusing her mother without cause. Smith (Author), & 2 more 796 ratings Goodreads Choice Award nominee Kindle 8.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0. The parental romances began before the time of the novel, but unfold during the story. The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight Audible Audiobook Unabridged Jennifer E. There are three romances here, Hadley and Oliver’s, and the romances of both of Hadley’s parents with other people. Hadley is furious and hurt, but takes it out on her mother as the only available parent. Instead of returning, he told his wife they were getting a divorce. In the four months between his departure and expected return, he fell in love with another woman. The story revolves around Hadley and Oliver, two people who fall for one another while flying from New York to London only things get complicated when they separate upon landing. Hadley’s father moved to Oxford temporarily without his family for a promotion, the idea being that they would join him later. Having said that – The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight begins with Hadley missing the plane to her father’s wedding, resulting in Hadley and Oliver meeting at the airport and flying over together. First up I have to confess: the word ‘statistical’ in the title does not automatically make a novel SF or fantasy. The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight is a warm and witty book about destiny, first loves, soul mates and perfect timing.

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