you are running with shortened breath every step of the way in this book. i couldn't help but feel involved and get totally immersed in the tale. it makes you think. it makes you think stronger thoughts around some themes met, anger, sadness and also just wanting to cuddle every human you know. hold them close and make them know how cared for they are. and then for those who dont have that...
it was a really emotional read and i applaud Anil for taking me there from the get go. you want to hold hope but you quickly realise this isn't my romance wish for a happy ever after type read. this will take more to get to the end, much more.
i was rooting for our characters all the way. flawed yes, but so full of bravery heart and determination. and also there was the undertone of wit which i loved.
its very hard to hear stories of others and what the go through. often we dont look again. there is a stat, a number, or a different country. but it could be anyone's son, brother, friend. it could be any one of us but for the difference in chance. it really made me(which i really try to anyway) hold place for others. it made me deeply think over so many things. especially give our current world.
we have just witnessed a mass tragedy in our news. one that could bring most to their knees. i needed an escape so planned to go off and read a book to its end.reading this whilst that was going on really made me ache for a while. but there was also so much strength in this story. so much hope and resilience.
a great read.timely.