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How would you feel if the only man you'd ever loved was taken away from you? And imagine how he'd feel if he hadn't really been taken away at all - but couldn't find a way to let you know...
Mel Taylor was thirteen years old when she found her Mr Right. Twenty years on they are blissfully in love. She has the man she adores, a gorgeous daughter, a great job and a dream home. But Mel's happiness is spoilt by a dark secret and a niggling fear that her good fortune can't last for ever. Despite her husband Adam's efforts to reassure her that nothing bad is going to happen, Mel can't shake the feeling that someone is about to call time on their happiness. And then it happens...
About the Author
Linda Green's first publication came at age thirteen when her 'Ode to Gary Mabbutt' won second prize in the Tottenham Weekly Herald's 'My Favourite Player' competition. She went on to become an award-winning journalist and has written for the Guardian, the Independent on Sunday and The Big Issue. Linda lives in West Yorkshire, is married to a sports photographer for a well-known national newspaper and has a two-year-old son.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is Linda Green's fourth novel and I've read and enjoyed every one... and yet it was different. Different because rather than a chick lit genre, which the previous three fit into more, this one tackles a very grown-up topic.
It flows so well that I raced through it, eager to find out what happens to Adam who is put into a coma when the "And then it happened" incident occurs (without spoiling it)... what will happen, what will happen to Mel and Adam's idyllic life.
It's happy, sad, poignant, painful... plus everything that a new and original topic should bring you - being informative and entertaining by equal measure.
If I had any criticism it would be that Mel and Adam are too perfect, even with the cracks that appear.
We all love a happy ending, but there's no guarantees, as there aren't in life, and sticking to what appears to be reality (without having much knowledge of the topic before now) is admirable.
The postscript (Linda's real-life experiences of this topic) really did bring the issue to life and, in a way, I wish I had read that first so that I understood exactly the knowledgeable base that the plot was rooted in.
All in all a damn good read. Different, a welcome change from the usual boy meets girl, has hiccup, resolves situation.
It flows so well that I raced through it, eager to find out what happens to Adam who is put into a coma when the "And then it happened" incident occurs (without spoiling it)... what will happen, what will happen to Mel and Adam's idyllic life.
It's happy, sad, poignant, painful... plus everything that a new and original topic should bring you - being informative and entertaining by equal measure.
If I had any criticism it would be that Mel and Adam are too perfect, even with the cracks that appear.
We all love a happy ending, but there's no guarantees, as there aren't in life, and sticking to what appears to be reality (without having much knowledge of the topic before now) is admirable.
The postscript (Linda's real-life experiences of this topic) really did bring the issue to life and, in a way, I wish I had read that first so that I understood exactly the knowledgeable base that the plot was rooted in.
All in all a damn good read. Different, a welcome change from the usual boy meets girl, has hiccup, resolves situation.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
First of all I try and promise NOT to ramble on to much and give you a straight up honest opinion, so here it is:
And then it happened was the first book I have read of Linda Greens, got this book in Tesco along with some cookies and other very healthy food (honest!). I got home and started to read and thought, that maybe the typical story line would be that Adam would cheat on Mel and then there happiness would be destroyed. However, the book was absolutely breathing in imagination and emotion, at times I felt upset and angry at myself for thinking why is Mel putting up with so much, when she can get help through such a tough situation. Then I realised, the power of love and commitment is something far fetched for someone of my age group. At 20 years old I can be alittle naive, as understandable, but the power of love Mel has for Adam is tremendous, and the time and energy she puts into believing in something for so long, gives you faith.
The story is powerful and I was eager to find out the ending, which was absolutely true to how a marriage should end or be. The way Mel feels she would be willing to cross the millions of miles ahead of her is a beautiful take on the story line.
I have given this story four stars because at some points the story dragged on alittle, for a few pages but nothing to drastic. I hate skipping pages, but I didn't seem to miss much when I did.
But this is a definate must read and has quite a few twists to keep the story alive.
Happy Reading !
And then it happened was the first book I have read of Linda Greens, got this book in Tesco along with some cookies and other very healthy food (honest!). I got home and started to read and thought, that maybe the typical story line would be that Adam would cheat on Mel and then there happiness would be destroyed. However, the book was absolutely breathing in imagination and emotion, at times I felt upset and angry at myself for thinking why is Mel putting up with so much, when she can get help through such a tough situation. Then I realised, the power of love and commitment is something far fetched for someone of my age group. At 20 years old I can be alittle naive, as understandable, but the power of love Mel has for Adam is tremendous, and the time and energy she puts into believing in something for so long, gives you faith.
The story is powerful and I was eager to find out the ending, which was absolutely true to how a marriage should end or be. The way Mel feels she would be willing to cross the millions of miles ahead of her is a beautiful take on the story line.
I have given this story four stars because at some points the story dragged on alittle, for a few pages but nothing to drastic. I hate skipping pages, but I didn't seem to miss much when I did.
But this is a definate must read and has quite a few twists to keep the story alive.
Happy Reading !
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The book tells the story of a marriage, between Adam and Mel, a professional couple in their early thirties who are about to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary and the twentieth year of their relationship. At the start they are, if anything, too cloyingly perfect, the only cloud on their horizon being the superstitious - guilt-induced? - conviction held by Mel that something bad is lurking in wait for them. And how right she is! When the crisis arrives the plot really takes off, and how it is all going to end is totally unpredictable - the urge to keep turning pages increases in line with the pressure on the characters. The author maintains a taut construction to the novel by means of alternating the point of view between the two main characters - but maybe even that device is not quite as it seems. Besides Adam and Mel the Dramatis Personae includes their daughter Maya, Mel's parents, and friends Steve and Louise - all beautifully written and masterfully created and animated. The novel explores the effect on family life and other relationships of a crisis which is literally 'mind-blowing'. The narrative is underpinned by meticulous research into some very complex human issues, and the result is a stonking good read which is also very informative. And don't be misled by the book's external appearance - I was glad to discover that the typically 'chick-lit' cover design is in fact misleading and inappropriate. This is no 'read and forget about in a couple of hours' book, but a high-quality, serious and totally adult literary novel. You won't want to put it down!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Wow that was different... in a good way
Mel and Adam are still madly in love even though they got together while at school and are about to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary. Read more
Published 28 days ago by M. Block
Another Outstanding Masterpiece by Linda Green
I have loved all of Linda Green's books and this is no exception. Intruguing from the start and as the story develops so does the drama - excellent book - can't wait for the next... Read more
Published 3 months ago by sarahsworld
A good book but...
I did enjoy this book, it was well written, it had great characters and a good plot, but if like me you like a book with a happy ending (and I don't necessarily mean a 'and they... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Vicky
I liked it, but...
Firstly I have to mention that I am a fan of Linda Green novels and have read all of them to date. I enjoyed this novel just as much as the other three even though this one has a... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rachael W
A must read!
This is the first time that I have ever written a book review but felt compelled to do so after reading this book, and let others know what a true find it is. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lou
thought provoking
This is the first novel i have read from this author and what a wonderful place to start.the subject of the story could have turned into a real sugary sweet mess but it was far... Read more
Published 7 months ago by schoolescort
A breakout book!
And Then It Happened could very well be Linda Green's break-out novel. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the other two books of hers I've read but And Then It Happened is on an... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Leah Graham
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