It's a funny, lovely and original concept. Two people meet; as simple and genuine as that often is, but the story follows the two on the same day every year, for twenty years. We see their separate lives being lived, and as they dip in and out again of each others world.
"You can live your whole life not realising what you're looking for is right in front of you."
I'm such an old romantic, but I love a bit of humour and honesty too, which is why the book is so brilliant; it is written from both the male and female perspective, which makes it wonderfully insightful, and fun. And a huge success internationally.
I'm immersed in the book myself... So far so good!
Another excellent book, again honest, I have also just finished is however, not for the faint hearted: Intimacy by Hanif Kureshi is a short, and not so sweet male account of the night before, and as he prepares to leave his relationship, and the harsh reality of his reasons. It was recommend by Stylist magazine, in their 'books that shape you' article. And I can see why, it's good for girls to read.
It is graphic, sexually, and emotionally; or his lack of, but actually just a different way of thinking to us, it is hard to empathise with him, but his reasoning is sound, and actually an old romantic himself at heart, is really how i see him. And i cannot fault his wanting for 'more'. It was a controversial best seller this one, but I 'liked' the book, for want of a better word, a lot. Also highly recommend!
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