Another Life
The stunning love story and BBC2 Between the Covers pick
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3.6 • 13 Ratings
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- £3.99
Publisher Description
THE STUNNING AND UNFORGETTABLE LOVE STORY ABOUT HOPE, SACRIFICE AND BELONGING
'An astounding debut about sibling grief, religion and sliding doors love' PANDORA SYKES
'Like if One Day had been written by Sally Rooney' 5***** READER REVIEW
'A modern day Atonement meets David Nicholls. Beautifully written - I couldn't put it down' EMMA GANNON
'Absolutely loved it. I thought about it as I went to bed, as I was washing up' GIOVANNA FLETCHER
A BBC2 BETWEEN THE COVERS PICK
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Nick and Anna are young. They meet at a cinema, both working summer jobs. They've lived different lives. Carry secret hurts. But they're drawn together by something neither understands.
Fast forward and they've long ago gone their separate ways. Inhabiting different worlds. Shaped by the hurt they bear. Yet neither can quite forget the other.
So when tragedy brings them back together, they find themselves asking . . .
What if we took a chance on another life?
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'This beautiful tale of love, loss and sacrifice will break your heart . . . Perfectly captures the agony of falling in love' DAILY MAIL
'I have a feeling that this will be one of my favourite books of 2021! I could not put it down, it's so, so good' 5***** READER REVIEW
'Prepare for all the feels in this heart-breaking must-read' FABULOUS MAGAZINE
'I loved it. Beautifully written, it made me think about love and breaking out into a world that is completely different' ZOE LYONS
'An intricate story of love . . . A beautiful piece of writing' SUNDAY EXPRESS
'I was devastated to finish this book. It broke my heart, and if you're a fan of Sally Rooney, Another Life is something you'll want. The characters are real, the themes of grief, family and loss are so raw. Chapman is a master' DAILY RECORD
'Fans of David Nicholls will adore this complex love story' PRIMA
'The Romeo and Juliet of our generation' GILLIAN MCALLISTER
'This beautiful tale of love, loss and sacrifice will break your heart . . . Perfectly captures the agony of falling in love' DAILY MAIL
'Stunning. Written with such poignancy, full of nostalgia, unspoken longing and the agony of wrong turns' BETH MORREY
'A complex, beautiful, multilayered debut exploring love in all its forms' WOMAN'S WEEKLY
'I have a feeling that this will be one of my favourite books of 2021! I could not put it down, it's so, so good' 5***** READER REVIEW
Customer Reviews
Enjoyable read.
I’ve had this book in my library for a long time and have tried starting it about 3 times. We had no power or signal during a storm so I decided to try again! I’m so glad I did. It was a bit hard for me to grasp the timeline jumps at first but once I finally understood, I finished it in one sitting. I love the unpredictability of it and ended up talking out loud at some points in frustration. This is not a stereotypical love story and it works! I felt connected to all of the characters. The emotions that are portrayed in this book are so detailed and poignant. I also loved reading a romance novel through the eyes of a male character transitioning from adolescence into adulthood. Now that I understand the timeline jumps a bit more, I will be re reading!