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'A real page-turner . . . You'll want to inhale it in one breath.' --Easy Living
'Rayner skilfully lays bare a story of loss, secrets and lies, family and the enduring friendships between women - life affirming and insightful.' -- New Books Magazine
'An intimate, thoughtful novel celebrating women's friendship and loyalty.' --Waterstone's Books Quarterly
'Touching, insightful, this is a story that will stay with you.' --Take a Break Fiction Feast
'Rayner skilfully lays bare a story of loss, secrets and lies, family and the enduring friendships between women - life affirming and insightful.' -- New Books Magazine
'An intimate, thoughtful novel celebrating women's friendship and loyalty.' --Waterstone's Books Quarterly
'Touching, insightful, this is a story that will stay with you.' --Take a Break Fiction Feast
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96 of 102 people found the following review helpful
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How lovely to read an excellent book from this particular genre that is set in the UK, rather in the US!
Imagine this scenario for a second. You get on your usual commuter train and settle down to `people watching' under the disguise of your i-pod. You watch the people around you. A woman applies her make-up; a couple show discreet signs of affection - life goes on around you; then, suddenly, disaster. A man sitting very close to you collapses and dies. How will this event affect you?
This book examines the effect of such event on the lives of three women; Lou, a counsellor in a London school who happened to be sitting near the victim when it happened; Karen, the wife if the dead man; and their friend, Anna.
The characters of this amazing book are extremely well drawn and the emotions and actions are so well drawn that I have to ask whether the author may have been writing from experience! Having lost my father a few years ago in a similarly sudden incident, I can emphasise fully to the emotions of the key characters - right down to the feelings of guilt.
This is a book that should appeal particularly to those who enjoyed PS, I Love You as well as readers of Jodi Picoult - with the added attraction that it is set in England!
I am very much looking forwards to finding more by this gifted author;' however, I must add one caveat. Don't try to read this if you have recently lost sa loved one in very sudden way. It may be too close to true feelings for comfort!
Imagine this scenario for a second. You get on your usual commuter train and settle down to `people watching' under the disguise of your i-pod. You watch the people around you. A woman applies her make-up; a couple show discreet signs of affection - life goes on around you; then, suddenly, disaster. A man sitting very close to you collapses and dies. How will this event affect you?
This book examines the effect of such event on the lives of three women; Lou, a counsellor in a London school who happened to be sitting near the victim when it happened; Karen, the wife if the dead man; and their friend, Anna.
The characters of this amazing book are extremely well drawn and the emotions and actions are so well drawn that I have to ask whether the author may have been writing from experience! Having lost my father a few years ago in a similarly sudden incident, I can emphasise fully to the emotions of the key characters - right down to the feelings of guilt.
This is a book that should appeal particularly to those who enjoyed PS, I Love You as well as readers of Jodi Picoult - with the added attraction that it is set in England!
I am very much looking forwards to finding more by this gifted author;' however, I must add one caveat. Don't try to read this if you have recently lost sa loved one in very sudden way. It may be too close to true feelings for comfort!
32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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What a marvellous book!!
It touched my heart and soul, and had me laughing and crying at the same time, the story is simple : relating to the death of Simon and how it impacts on the life of his wife Karen her closest friend Anna and a bystander Lou, plus additional characters in their lives, within the week that follows , and then a few months afterwards, ending on a definate note of hope.
The characterisations were excellent , with both likeable and unlikeable people.
I felt it had been written from the heart by someone who knew and had been there, and as the book intimates , got through he other side and carried on, and how one brief moment is often all it takes to change your life in an instant.
A thoroughly good read that I devoured in 2 nights!
It touched my heart and soul, and had me laughing and crying at the same time, the story is simple : relating to the death of Simon and how it impacts on the life of his wife Karen her closest friend Anna and a bystander Lou, plus additional characters in their lives, within the week that follows , and then a few months afterwards, ending on a definate note of hope.
The characterisations were excellent , with both likeable and unlikeable people.
I felt it had been written from the heart by someone who knew and had been there, and as the book intimates , got through he other side and carried on, and how one brief moment is often all it takes to change your life in an instant.
A thoroughly good read that I devoured in 2 nights!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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How refreshing to start reading a book that draws you in from page one and has the reader engaged and involved with the characters almost straight away.
We start on a journey that any one of us could be making on any given morning. The dreadful situation of watching something almost unthinkable occur could make for uncomfortable reading in less capable hands, but Sarah Rayner paints a realistic, yet sympathetic picture of events. She also captures the vivid colours and characters of Brighton and Hove, so for anyone who has ever lived, loved or laughed on these streets, it is a familiar landscape.
Beyond the initial, driving story though, is a wonderful tale of real friendship and genuine relationships, both established and new. I loved how an undeniably terrible turn of events leads to something special, without ever underestimating the power of grief, anger and all the other raw emotions that go hand in hand with loss. Our writer gives us plenty of reasons to laugh, too. An element so often lost in books dealing with death.
You don't have to be a direct replica of Lou, Anna, or Karen - the three, female protagonists - in order to empathise and relate to each of their circumstances.
Life does indeeed change in a heartbeat, and this ultimately uplifting novel says more about dealing with sudden change than any number of self-help guides.
We start on a journey that any one of us could be making on any given morning. The dreadful situation of watching something almost unthinkable occur could make for uncomfortable reading in less capable hands, but Sarah Rayner paints a realistic, yet sympathetic picture of events. She also captures the vivid colours and characters of Brighton and Hove, so for anyone who has ever lived, loved or laughed on these streets, it is a familiar landscape.
Beyond the initial, driving story though, is a wonderful tale of real friendship and genuine relationships, both established and new. I loved how an undeniably terrible turn of events leads to something special, without ever underestimating the power of grief, anger and all the other raw emotions that go hand in hand with loss. Our writer gives us plenty of reasons to laugh, too. An element so often lost in books dealing with death.
You don't have to be a direct replica of Lou, Anna, or Karen - the three, female protagonists - in order to empathise and relate to each of their circumstances.
Life does indeeed change in a heartbeat, and this ultimately uplifting novel says more about dealing with sudden change than any number of self-help guides.
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Shallow
Chosen as a holiday read, I wasn't expecting literary fiction. The premise sounded promising but I was extremely disappointed by the superficiality of the story and lack of depth... Read more
Published 8 days ago by J. Griffiths
Not a bad book
I liked the idea of the story and reading about the aftermath of a tragic event, but I was a little disappointed to be honest. Read more
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Insightful story
I wasn't sure about this when I ordered it as it wasn't my usual type of book, but I was glad I did. It offers great insight into bereavement and relationships. Read more
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Great Story
I really enjoyed this book and have recommended it to my book club. The three main characters, all women, are well drawn and easy to understand. Read more
Published 1 month ago by shopoholic2
a book you can't put down, excellent.
Brilliant read, can't wait to read another book by Sarah Kayner. I really couldnt put it down until I had read it cover to cover.
Published 1 month ago by Mandy Davies
One Moment, One Morning
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Published 1 month ago by Mrs. L. M. Child
Not My Cup of Tea (Although I Liked the Cover a Lot!)
Hmm, starts off well but soon gets very dull. There is just no develomental tension in this novel. It hovers on the same thought for its whole length. Read more
Published 1 month ago by helen
Enjoyable but lightweight
I enjoyed this book which was a quick and easy read which I purchased as a Kindle download. I thought the main topic of a man dying of a heart attack on a train and the effect it... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Leicsliz
easy read
Found this about 2 months ago at 89p , and was well worth the read....... a great story and has now set me up to read her latest when it is priced more reasonably.......
Published 1 month ago by Nick Hancock
Depressing - couldn't finish it!
I expected something a bit different and bought it as a nice but unusual holiday read. The book focuses mainly on a bereavement. Read more
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