Publication date UK format 12/1/23 book 196 pages
I would like to thank the author, publishers and Netgalley for allowing me to pick this to read and review. all my reviews are honest.
Synopsis
Who knows you better than your best friend? Who knows your secrets, your fears, your desires, your strange imperfect self? Edi and Ash have been best friends for over forty years. Since childhood they have seen each other through life's milestones: stealing vodka from their parents, the Madonna phase, REM concerts, unexpected wakes, marriages, infertility, children. As Ash notes, 'Edi's memory is like the back-up hard drive for mine.'
So when Edi is diagnosed with terminal cancer, Ash's world reshapes around the rhythms of Edi's care, from chipped ice and watermelon cubes to music therapy; from snack smuggling to impromptu excursions into the frozen winter night. Because life is about squeezing the joy out of every moment, about building a powerhouse of memories, about learning when to hold on, and when to let go.
My Review
This was a great read. It was also an emotional story as it is set in a hospice. It was a heartwarming story about all the things she did for the residents. It was well written and interesting. The characters were quirky and realistic. I enjoyed the storyline, but it didn't fully hold my attention throughout. I rated this book 3.5 stars rounded up as it was better than an average book. It is quite a short story at less than 200 pages. So great for a quick read. I personally think that it might have been better as a longer book. The start and ending were very good, but the middle just went a bit astray. This book brought out some emotions from me, which is always good. If you are unsure if you would like it, just read a sample to see if it is the perfect fit for you.
Many thanks to the author and publishers for creating an emotional and heartwarming book.
Where you can buy this book
Amazon US K $12.99, AUDIBLE, HC $9.99
Waterstones HC £12.99, PB £8.99 PREORDER
Google Books EB £9.99
B&N HC $19.99, EB $12.99
Kobo EB £9.99, AUDIO £14.99
Amazon UK K £9.99, AUDIBLE, HC £12.09
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