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The Making of Dr. Truelove
Derrick Barnes · Book · 2008
You loved the way The Making of Dr. Truelove explores the desperate, often misguided lengths teenagers go to when trying to win back their exes.
Films on the same thread
Time Freak
Film · 2018
Much like Diego in The Making of Dr. Truelove, Stillman refuses to accept a breakup, using a high-concept gimmick to obsessively try and fix his past romantic mistakes.
Submarine
Richard Ayoade · Film · 2011
If you appreciated the awkward self-discovery and teenage insecurity in The Making of Dr. Truelove, you will connect with Oliver as he navigates his own complicated path toward first love.
Status Update
Scott Speer · Film · 2018
This story mirrors The Making of Dr. Truelove by featuring a teen who uses an external tool to reshape his identity and social standing after feeling isolated and uprooted.
High Fidelity
Stephen Frears · Film · 2000
The Making of Dr. Truelove fans will recognize the familiar pattern of a man dissecting his own romantic failures through a specific project, here through a series of nostalgic lists.
Series on the same thread
How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast)
Matthias Murmann · Series · 2019
This takes the premise of The Making of Dr. Truelove to a darker extreme, showing a nerdy teen who creates a massive, risky operation solely to win back an ex.
Teen Wolf
Jeff Davis · Series · 2011
Like Diego in The Making of Dr. Truelove, Scott must manage a hidden identity that forces him to navigate the social pressures of high school while balancing his personal growth.
Atypical
Robia Rashid · Series · 2017
The Making of Dr. Truelove highlights the messy process of self-discovery, a theme Sam explores with equal sincerity as he seeks independence and romantic connection during his teenage years.
Love, Victor
Elizabeth Berger · Series · 2020
Victor’s journey of self-discovery and finding his voice mirrors the internal evolution Diego undergoes in The Making of Dr. Truelove while trying to navigate complex new social environments.
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Insta Love
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The Making of Dr. Truelove captures the fallout of a messy breakup, much like this story where Rishi attempts to reinvent himself professionally while still tethered to his past relationship.
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Common questions
Is The Making of Dr. Truelove a story about a teen boy?
Yes, The Making of Dr. Truelove follows Diego, a sixteen-year-old boy who attempts to win back his ex-girlfriend by creating a smooth alter ego. The story focuses on his insecurities and his journey to regain her affection after their breakup.
What is the role of Dr. Truelove in The Making of Dr. Truelove?
In The Making of Dr. Truelove, the titular character is a fictional sex and relationship e-columnist invented by the protagonist, Diego. Diego creates this persona on the advice of his best friend to help navigate his romantic problems and win back his ex-girlfriend.
Does The Making of Dr. Truelove involve a breakup?
Yes, the plot of The Making of Dr. Truelove centers on Diego, who breaks up with the girl he loves because of his own insecurities. He spends the novel trying to win her back by adopting the persona of an expert relationship columnist.
Who wrote The Making of Dr. Truelove?
The Making of Dr. Truelove is a novel written by Derrick Barnes, which was published in 2008. The book is described as a funny, off-beat story about a teenager who creates an elaborate alter ego to solve his romantic dilemmas.