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Stand By Me
‘A heartbreaking tale’ THE SUN
‘Exceptionally beautiful’ MIRANDA DICKINSON
They’ll always have each other…won’t they?
Lisa and Elliot have been best friends ever since the day they met as children. Popular, bright and sporty, Lisa was Elliot’s biggest supporter when the school bullies made his life a misery, and for that, he will always be grateful.
Twenty years later, life has pulled the pair apart and Lisa is struggling. Her marriage is floundering, her teenage kids are being secretive, and she’s so tired she can’t think straight. So when Elliot knocks on the door, looking much better than she remembers, she can’t help but be delighted to see her old friend again.
With Elliot back in their lives, Lisa’s family problems begin to improve – he’s like the fairy godmother she never had. As their bond deepens, she realises how much she’s missed him, and prays that this is one friendship that will last a lifetime. But sometimes, life has other ideas…
A heartwarming story perfect for fans of Keith Stewart and Jojo Moyes, that will leave you with a tear in your eye but hope in your heart.
‘Exceptionally beautiful’ MIRANDA DICKINSON
They’ll always have each other…won’t they?
Lisa and Elliot have been best friends ever since the day they met as children. Popular, bright and sporty, Lisa was Elliot’s biggest supporter when the school bullies made his life a misery, and for that, he will always be grateful.
Twenty years later, life has pulled the pair apart and Lisa is struggling. Her marriage is floundering, her teenage kids are being secretive, and she’s so tired she can’t think straight. So when Elliot knocks on the door, looking much better than she remembers, she can’t help but be delighted to see her old friend again.
With Elliot back in their lives, Lisa’s family problems begin to improve – he’s like the fairy godmother she never had. As their bond deepens, she realises how much she’s missed him, and prays that this is one friendship that will last a lifetime. But sometimes, life has other ideas…
A heartwarming story perfect for fans of Keith Stewart and Jojo Moyes, that will leave you with a tear in your eye but hope in your heart.
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S.D. Robertson
8 books119 followersFormer journalist S.D. Robertson quit his role as a local newspaper editor to pursue a lifelong ambition of becoming a novelist.
An English graduate from the University of Manchester, he’s also worked as a holiday rep, door-to-door salesman, train cleaner, kitchen porter and mobile phone network engineer.
Stuart lives in a village in North West England with his wife and daughter. There’s also his cat, Bernard, who likes to distract him from writing – usually by breaking things.
An English graduate from the University of Manchester, he’s also worked as a holiday rep, door-to-door salesman, train cleaner, kitchen porter and mobile phone network engineer.
Stuart lives in a village in North West England with his wife and daughter. There’s also his cat, Bernard, who likes to distract him from writing – usually by breaking things.
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June 11, 2020
Lisa and Elliot have an unbreakable friendship ever since they first met as 11 year old kids.
There lives might have different in the intervening years, but that bond constantly remained strong.
Lisa couldn't have been happier when Elliot knocked on her door, having not seen her old friend in years.
During the time Elliot had set up a successful business in Australia, Lisa has struggled at home with her husband heavily drinking and her two children becoming even more distant.
From the outset it looks like Elliot has arrived at an awkward time.
The reason why this book is so good is the brilliantly written characters that the reader soon cares for.
Once you find out why Mike has turned to the drink, it's obvious that it's just a small blip with a little guidance that he'll turn it around.
Whilst kids Ben and Chole have their own issues to tackle, which makes for a great additional side plot.
Thankfully Lisa and Elliots realtionship is purely platonic and with various flashback chapters it's great to learn how they became best friends.
These sections are also littered with plenty of 90's pop cultural references that took me back to my own teenage years!
A beautifully written novel that highlights the true benefits of a caring friendship when you might not realise when you need them the most.
There lives might have different in the intervening years, but that bond constantly remained strong.
Lisa couldn't have been happier when Elliot knocked on her door, having not seen her old friend in years.
During the time Elliot had set up a successful business in Australia, Lisa has struggled at home with her husband heavily drinking and her two children becoming even more distant.
From the outset it looks like Elliot has arrived at an awkward time.
The reason why this book is so good is the brilliantly written characters that the reader soon cares for.
Once you find out why Mike has turned to the drink, it's obvious that it's just a small blip with a little guidance that he'll turn it around.
Whilst kids Ben and Chole have their own issues to tackle, which makes for a great additional side plot.
Thankfully Lisa and Elliots realtionship is purely platonic and with various flashback chapters it's great to learn how they became best friends.
These sections are also littered with plenty of 90's pop cultural references that took me back to my own teenage years!
A beautifully written novel that highlights the true benefits of a caring friendship when you might not realise when you need them the most.
February 9, 2018
I like books which have friendship, love, family, children. Then throw in a little magic, a little miracle, and it should make the book complete.
Stand by me started well, with childhood best friend, Elliot, making his appearance in Lisa's life after 20 years when she is struggling with marriage and children. He is like a beacon of light in her moments of despair. Things begin improving in her family life. But in the present time, there is a mystery surrounding Elliot. Who or what is he??
My first book by S D Robertson, and I really tried liking this book, but I couldn't. I wanted to feel the emotions the characters were feeling, but I couldn't. I tried feeling the awe of supernatural, but I couldn't. There was something missing!!
This book left me cold, took me 5 days to read, just couldn't get into the skin of the characters. The chapters are written in the present and in the past. It goes into flashbacks to show the childhood friendship, where Lisa was Elliot's bodyguard of sorts, protected him from getting bullied. In the present time, Elliot helps to improve her family time, in the short span of time that he has.
I wanted the book to capture me and hold me in its arms, and make me feel all warm and gooey inside. But, alas, that was not the case. It left me unaffected. There was some core element missing to draw me into its emotions.
I read it, thought about it to write the review, then forgot it. Over and done, now on to the next..
I received an ARC from NetGalley and publisher Avon Book UK, and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
Stand by me started well, with childhood best friend, Elliot, making his appearance in Lisa's life after 20 years when she is struggling with marriage and children. He is like a beacon of light in her moments of despair. Things begin improving in her family life. But in the present time, there is a mystery surrounding Elliot. Who or what is he??
My first book by S D Robertson, and I really tried liking this book, but I couldn't. I wanted to feel the emotions the characters were feeling, but I couldn't. I tried feeling the awe of supernatural, but I couldn't. There was something missing!!
This book left me cold, took me 5 days to read, just couldn't get into the skin of the characters. The chapters are written in the present and in the past. It goes into flashbacks to show the childhood friendship, where Lisa was Elliot's bodyguard of sorts, protected him from getting bullied. In the present time, Elliot helps to improve her family time, in the short span of time that he has.
I wanted the book to capture me and hold me in its arms, and make me feel all warm and gooey inside. But, alas, that was not the case. It left me unaffected. There was some core element missing to draw me into its emotions.
I read it, thought about it to write the review, then forgot it. Over and done, now on to the next..
I received an ARC from NetGalley and publisher Avon Book UK, and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
July 20, 2019
I've had the most wonderful time reading this book. I loved how so much goes on and how it all came together. Lisa has been struggling to keep her family together with her husband Mike always being drunk. Mike turned to drink after he was suspended from his school as a deputy head teacher. Lisa and Mike's teenage children have secrets of their own. Which I won't reveal as I don't want to spoil your reading time. When the door knocks the last person Lisa was expecting is her best friend Elliot. Lisa's best friend Elliot plays a very important part of Lisa, Mike and their teenage children lives. The ending I honestly didn't see coming . I highly recommend reading Stand By Me by S. D. Roberston as it does have Quite a tearful ending.
January 29, 2018
Stand By Me is the first novel by S.D. Robertson that I have read although I have been aware of his previous two novels. Now I have ventured into his books I will definitely be reading more by him. Stand By Me is a gorgeous tale of friendship, life and appreciation.
When Lisa’s childhood best friend, Elliot, returns to their home town for a visit after twenty years she has no idea about the impact he will have on her and her family’s life. Struggling through a difficult time, Lisa’s life is about to change for the better thanks to her old school friend.
The prologue and the first few chapters work effectively to draw you into the book. You know from the start that there is more to what’s going on than meets the eye but you are not sure what that is and you have to keep reading to find out. Luckily, I had a box of tissues from the cold I had over the Christmas break and, oh boy, did I need them at the end of this book!
Roberston takes us between timelines, flitting between the present and the 1990s. There is often a danger with dual timeline books that you will prefer one storyline over the other, however, this wasn’t the case with Stand By Me. The 1990’s side of the book worked effectively to show the friendship between teenage Lisa and Elliot and the reason behind Elliot’s current actions. It also ensures that you feel emotionally invested in the characters. I found myself really caring about the main characters. I also really enjoyed how Robertson captured the early 90s – through the TV programmes, music and lack of technology – and it added a nostalgia that I really enjoyed.
Equally I enjoyed the current storyline and while this isn’t a fast-paced book with thrills, spills and cliffhangers, Stand By Me gets under your skin as spend time with the characters and the issues they are each facing. Robertson gives us a depiction of family life and how it can become difficult following one dreadful event and yet it is optimistic. The appreciation Elliot has for his old friend, Lisa, is moving and will have you thinking about the people and friends that have come (and sometimes gone) through your life.
As it progresses Stand By Me becomes more than just a book about friendship and becomes a book about hope. It will have you mulling over life, death and the universe. How many of us are remembered for the seemingly small acts of kindness we have bestowed on others without thinking about it? In an often cynical and dog-eat-dog world, Stand By Me is a welcome break from the doom and gloom. It is a book to snuggle up with and immerse yourself in and, despite the tears at the end, it leaves you feeling uplifted. Wonderful!
When Lisa’s childhood best friend, Elliot, returns to their home town for a visit after twenty years she has no idea about the impact he will have on her and her family’s life. Struggling through a difficult time, Lisa’s life is about to change for the better thanks to her old school friend.
The prologue and the first few chapters work effectively to draw you into the book. You know from the start that there is more to what’s going on than meets the eye but you are not sure what that is and you have to keep reading to find out. Luckily, I had a box of tissues from the cold I had over the Christmas break and, oh boy, did I need them at the end of this book!
Roberston takes us between timelines, flitting between the present and the 1990s. There is often a danger with dual timeline books that you will prefer one storyline over the other, however, this wasn’t the case with Stand By Me. The 1990’s side of the book worked effectively to show the friendship between teenage Lisa and Elliot and the reason behind Elliot’s current actions. It also ensures that you feel emotionally invested in the characters. I found myself really caring about the main characters. I also really enjoyed how Robertson captured the early 90s – through the TV programmes, music and lack of technology – and it added a nostalgia that I really enjoyed.
Equally I enjoyed the current storyline and while this isn’t a fast-paced book with thrills, spills and cliffhangers, Stand By Me gets under your skin as spend time with the characters and the issues they are each facing. Robertson gives us a depiction of family life and how it can become difficult following one dreadful event and yet it is optimistic. The appreciation Elliot has for his old friend, Lisa, is moving and will have you thinking about the people and friends that have come (and sometimes gone) through your life.
As it progresses Stand By Me becomes more than just a book about friendship and becomes a book about hope. It will have you mulling over life, death and the universe. How many of us are remembered for the seemingly small acts of kindness we have bestowed on others without thinking about it? In an often cynical and dog-eat-dog world, Stand By Me is a welcome break from the doom and gloom. It is a book to snuggle up with and immerse yourself in and, despite the tears at the end, it leaves you feeling uplifted. Wonderful!
January 13, 2018
So the award for the first book in 2018 to make me cry goes to STAND BY ME by S.D. Robertson. What a beautifully written, heartwarming and emotional story about the importance of friendship and family.
When Lisa moved house as a child all those years ago she never realised that it would bring such a special friendship with it. But it did and as she grew up, Elliot played such a huge part in her life, and her in his. Now twenty years later, Lisa may not have seen much of Elliot since he moved halfway around the world years ago, but she has never forgotten her best friend. Especially now when her life seems to be falling apart at the seams. Her marriage is floundering ever since the incident, and her kids have become more serious and seem to be hiding something. Lisa could do with Elliot's advice. And just like that, he appears on her doorstep for he will always be there for the best friend who saved him so many times during their childhood. With Elliot's arrival comes fresh hope as he slots perfectly into their lives and seems to know exactly what to do and say to make things easier. But Elliot cannot stay forever ... can he?
This amazing story completely sucked me in from the very first page and didn't let me up for air until the very end. Be prepared to laugh, smile, and sob, as you fall in love with these characters. The story moves from past to present so that we can see the depth of Lisa and Elliot's friendship which really conveys to the reader just how beautiful and caring their love for each other is. Lisa's life is stressful and as Elliot does his best to bring her fragmented family back together you cannot help but wonder what will happen if Elliot must leave.
STAND BY ME by S.D. Robertson is a superb tale of love, loss, and the value of real friends who will do anything for those they love. An outstanding novel that deserves to be read far and wide. I'm a forever fan of S.D. Robertson after finishing this novel.
*I voluntarily reviewed this book from the Publisher
When Lisa moved house as a child all those years ago she never realised that it would bring such a special friendship with it. But it did and as she grew up, Elliot played such a huge part in her life, and her in his. Now twenty years later, Lisa may not have seen much of Elliot since he moved halfway around the world years ago, but she has never forgotten her best friend. Especially now when her life seems to be falling apart at the seams. Her marriage is floundering ever since the incident, and her kids have become more serious and seem to be hiding something. Lisa could do with Elliot's advice. And just like that, he appears on her doorstep for he will always be there for the best friend who saved him so many times during their childhood. With Elliot's arrival comes fresh hope as he slots perfectly into their lives and seems to know exactly what to do and say to make things easier. But Elliot cannot stay forever ... can he?
This amazing story completely sucked me in from the very first page and didn't let me up for air until the very end. Be prepared to laugh, smile, and sob, as you fall in love with these characters. The story moves from past to present so that we can see the depth of Lisa and Elliot's friendship which really conveys to the reader just how beautiful and caring their love for each other is. Lisa's life is stressful and as Elliot does his best to bring her fragmented family back together you cannot help but wonder what will happen if Elliot must leave.
STAND BY ME by S.D. Robertson is a superb tale of love, loss, and the value of real friends who will do anything for those they love. An outstanding novel that deserves to be read far and wide. I'm a forever fan of S.D. Robertson after finishing this novel.
*I voluntarily reviewed this book from the Publisher
August 6, 2021
"Una historia que podría haber sido entrañable y emotiva si se le hubiera sacado más partido a los protagonistas. La lectura no resulta aburrida, pero sí que se nota que se le da más importancia de la necesaria a momentos que son totalmente prescindibles y que eso desluce el secreto del protagonista, el cual se podría decir que es el aspecto más especial de la trama. La recta final es la parte que menos indiferencia causa y faltó poco para que se me saltaran las lágrimas. Si la amistad de los protagonistas hubiera estado mejor trabajada, la historia podría haberme dejado huella".
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La puntuación real sería un 2,5/5, pero el desenlace me hace ser generosa y redondear al alza. Soy una sentimental y valoro muy positivamente que esa parte me tocara un poco la fibra sensible.
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La puntuación real sería un 2,5/5, pero el desenlace me hace ser generosa y redondear al alza. Soy una sentimental y valoro muy positivamente que esa parte me tocara un poco la fibra sensible.
January 28, 2018
Stand By Me was such a beautifully written story about love and friendship, it was so heart warming, I enjoyed every minute of it.
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January 12, 2018This is the story of Lisa and Elliot; childhood best friends that life pulled apart. Twenty years later, Elliot returns to Lisa's life at a time when she needs him the most. Struggling with life and with her marriage, Elliot couldn't have returned at a better time.
This was sweet, well written and easy to read. I enjoyed the story, however, I felt it was missing something that I just can't put my finger on. Definitely worth a read, and I think it will be a reread for me in the future to see if I can put my finger on what I have missed.
This was sweet, well written and easy to read. I enjoyed the story, however, I felt it was missing something that I just can't put my finger on. Definitely worth a read, and I think it will be a reread for me in the future to see if I can put my finger on what I have missed.
November 20, 2020
In these (corona) times where we are confined to spend much time alone in our homes, I felt a need to wrap myself into a warm blanket of (fictional) friendship and if you need a friend too and want your heart filled then you must meet Elliot and Lisa because you’re going to wish for a friend like these two after you meet with them.
I’m very lucky to have received a wonderful copy of Stand By Me from an even more wonderful blogfriend and if you want to read an extract about the time Elliot and Lisa had to say goodbye when Elliot moved to Australia you can read it on her blog here. It’s definitely a scene that gives your heart a little squeeze but you don’t have to worry that you’ll be sobbing your heart out from start to finish, the heart of the story is a happy one that celebrates friendship and shows the meaning of a true friend, someone who literally stands by you when you need him or her the most.
The story flashes between present and past and the flashbacks convey just how great a young Lisa is for defending Elliot and being his best friend. And whereas it was Lisa who came to the rescue when they were young, it is now Elliot who is turning things around. Lisa doesn’t know he’s there to come to her rescue this time. She tries very hard to help everyone in her little family but sometimes a little help from someone else can go a long way.
Her husband, a deputy head at a school, was accused by a pupil of attacking him and since then he’s not himself anymore, taking up drinking more and more and putting a real strain on their marriage. He’s not the only one with a problem though, their children Chloe and Ben also have a very real secret, something they are struggling with and are facing all alone and it is Elliot who will help them come to terms with it as he’s always just showing up at the right time at the right place. It seems he has a sixth sense and dare I say magic skills because it looks like he knows things. It’s almost like he��s a godsend, an angel, or is he?
I knew from the beginning it was going to be ‘one of those stories’ but I didn’t really mind, it worked well here. I did think there was a lot of build-up towards the end about repaying for the past and I expected something else, something big and ominous to still happen to one of the members of Lisa’s family but I was completely wrong about that, I guess I made it worse in my own head :-). In the end it was a bittersweet ending but I couldn’t help but smile anyway. Stand By Me was a really heartwarming story of a friendship forming a bond for life. All this with a few extra sprinkles of love and a little magic. Exactly what I needed!
I’m very lucky to have received a wonderful copy of Stand By Me from an even more wonderful blogfriend and if you want to read an extract about the time Elliot and Lisa had to say goodbye when Elliot moved to Australia you can read it on her blog here. It’s definitely a scene that gives your heart a little squeeze but you don’t have to worry that you’ll be sobbing your heart out from start to finish, the heart of the story is a happy one that celebrates friendship and shows the meaning of a true friend, someone who literally stands by you when you need him or her the most.
The story flashes between present and past and the flashbacks convey just how great a young Lisa is for defending Elliot and being his best friend. And whereas it was Lisa who came to the rescue when they were young, it is now Elliot who is turning things around. Lisa doesn’t know he’s there to come to her rescue this time. She tries very hard to help everyone in her little family but sometimes a little help from someone else can go a long way.
Her husband, a deputy head at a school, was accused by a pupil of attacking him and since then he’s not himself anymore, taking up drinking more and more and putting a real strain on their marriage. He’s not the only one with a problem though, their children Chloe and Ben also have a very real secret, something they are struggling with and are facing all alone and it is Elliot who will help them come to terms with it as he’s always just showing up at the right time at the right place. It seems he has a sixth sense and dare I say magic skills because it looks like he knows things. It’s almost like he��s a godsend, an angel, or is he?
I knew from the beginning it was going to be ‘one of those stories’ but I didn’t really mind, it worked well here. I did think there was a lot of build-up towards the end about repaying for the past and I expected something else, something big and ominous to still happen to one of the members of Lisa’s family but I was completely wrong about that, I guess I made it worse in my own head :-). In the end it was a bittersweet ending but I couldn’t help but smile anyway. Stand By Me was a really heartwarming story of a friendship forming a bond for life. All this with a few extra sprinkles of love and a little magic. Exactly what I needed!
January 29, 2018
When Lisa rescues a bullied Elliot from a bush back in the day, a strong friendship is born. The book flip-flops from present day to the past and slowly we learn the depth of the bond between the two. Elliot moved abroad and at some point, they lost touch.
Lisa’s family is in turmoil each battling with their own troubles and tribulations. Suddenly Elliot is back and he seems keen on keeping close and helping them resolve their battles.
It took me a while to really get into the book. On reflection, I feel that maybe that’s more to do with the amount of crime fiction I have been reading and changing pace was a difficulty for me. Although I really enjoy the flip-flopping from past to present day it really gives you an insight into Lisa and Elliott’s journey. I liked them both and I cared what happened. I thought the fact they had lost touch was a little strange. S.D Roberston really likes to play around with the what if’s and the afterlife. It makes for an enjoyable heart wrenching read at times. But it does make you reflect a lot which I also enjoy.
I recommend taking a day, getting comfy with a hot cuppa and your favourite biccy and settling down with Stand By Me and get to know Lisa and Elliot.
Ps. You will need your kleenex handy.
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April 20, 2018
Perhaps I’ve missed something crucial in this book, but I simply don’t get it! All of the amazing reviews I read before purchasing this book, made me sure that I would enjoy it, but sadly that’s not the case. A weak storyline that ultimately makes no sense in the finale! Yes, we understand the friendship that Lisa and Elliot has is special, (aren’t they all?), but this book has so many flaws and holes, and details missing that it just doesn’t make sense! Perhaps the author wasn’t sure where it was going either, so in some bizarre attempt to make it interesting came up with an utterly unbelievable ending, that honestly just failed. A real disappointment :(
January 5, 2018
A beautifully touching story covering the binding friendship between between Lisa and Elliot, it left me a little misty eyed but so pleased I chose to read it.
In the past timeline, we learn how the two characters became friends, starting with a very sweet scene where Lisa comes to Elliot's aid after he has been bullied. Lisa goes on to rescue him many times again. In the present, and a couple of decades after they last saw each other, Elliot appears at Lisa's door. Going through a tough time, Lisa is surprised but happy to see Elliot, little knowing that he is there for a specific reason...to rescue her.
The book took a different turn than I expected, but I loved it for that and I especially enjoyed reading the chapters about Lisa and Elliot growing up, which were beautifully written. I got a very real sense of their friendship with its ups and downs and the torment poor Elliot suffered. The present chapters were equally good but I don't want to give any of the plot away, so I'll just finish by saying that I highly recommend you read it!
*I received a copy of this book from the publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
In the past timeline, we learn how the two characters became friends, starting with a very sweet scene where Lisa comes to Elliot's aid after he has been bullied. Lisa goes on to rescue him many times again. In the present, and a couple of decades after they last saw each other, Elliot appears at Lisa's door. Going through a tough time, Lisa is surprised but happy to see Elliot, little knowing that he is there for a specific reason...to rescue her.
The book took a different turn than I expected, but I loved it for that and I especially enjoyed reading the chapters about Lisa and Elliot growing up, which were beautifully written. I got a very real sense of their friendship with its ups and downs and the torment poor Elliot suffered. The present chapters were equally good but I don't want to give any of the plot away, so I'll just finish by saying that I highly recommend you read it!
*I received a copy of this book from the publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
September 7, 2020
They say true friendship can last a lifetime, or so the saying goes. In this heart warming story you find out it really does.
After Lisa and Elliot make friends in school she always has his back and saves him in situations. now Elliot feels it is time for him to repay that favour.
After his move to Australia as a child they have spent 20years apart but kept in contact. Lisa is struggling, her marriage is on the rocks, her husband has lost his job and is drinking heavily and her children are keeping secrets and drifting away from her.
What she needs is a knight in shining armour or a guardian angel to help turn her life around. Then one day Elliot turns up unannounced on a business trip and he begins to subtly help put the lives of the family back together.
It did at times have me questioning certain things as only gave you titbits and did allude to some things so did keep you guessing but it all falls into place with the ending. Heart warming!
After Lisa and Elliot make friends in school she always has his back and saves him in situations. now Elliot feels it is time for him to repay that favour.
After his move to Australia as a child they have spent 20years apart but kept in contact. Lisa is struggling, her marriage is on the rocks, her husband has lost his job and is drinking heavily and her children are keeping secrets and drifting away from her.
What she needs is a knight in shining armour or a guardian angel to help turn her life around. Then one day Elliot turns up unannounced on a business trip and he begins to subtly help put the lives of the family back together.
It did at times have me questioning certain things as only gave you titbits and did allude to some things so did keep you guessing but it all falls into place with the ending. Heart warming!
October 8, 2018
Well I wasn't expecting that! If I had known there was an "unnatural" element (Not wanting to give away a massive spoiler, so I'll leave it at that) to this I almost certainly wouldn't have requested this from #NetGalley. In doing so I would have missed out on a great story. The ending did get me choked up. This books gives great hope, and the friendship between Elliot and Lisa was just lovely and heart warming. I can't say much more without spoiling it! This was my first book by this author and I would read more by them again.
July 23, 2025
A lovely holiday book , slight twist and enjoyable to read . Saying that I love a feel good family book . Never read this author before but I would read more from her , you get a feel that’s she’s talking about normal family life , some of the quotes I’ve even said myself !
A nice read , not too taxing easy to follow definitely a beach book .
A nice read , not too taxing easy to follow definitely a beach book .
November 9, 2019
It was slow going but had me hanging on till the end and what an emotional ending! Loved it xx
June 28, 2019
I really enjoyed this, even though I half-guessed what was happening quite early on.
Well worth the read.
Well worth the read.
April 28, 2018
After seeing all the glowing reviews for this book I decided to give it a go. It's not that bad of a read but I felt like something was missing.The ending, in my opinion, didn't do it justice and fell a little flat to be honest, which for me, ruined the overall experience of the storyline.
January 22, 2018
This is the third book by S. D. Robertson that I have had the pleasure of reading. I loved his previous two books, even if they did make me want to weep and this one was no exception. I totally loved ‘Stand By Me’ but more about that in a bit.
The story is told from two different points of time, which are 1991 and 2018. 1991 is when Lisa moved to the same place as Elliott and they first met, before becoming firm friends. 2018 sees the story move to the present day and we meet Lisa and Elliott as adults and we see how life has treated them down the years.
I must admit to liking the characters of Lisa and Elliott from the start. They just seemed so nice and so compatible with each other. Lisa from 1991 is a stroppy, adolescent child on the cusp of puberty. She is in conflict with her parents because they have uprooted her from everything she knows and from all her friends and they have moved to a sleepy area, where she knows nobody and everything is unfamiliar. You can certainly tell that Lisa is one angry child. She meets Elliott and they become firm friends. The modern Lisa is not having an easy time of it. She works hard as a teacher but her home life is somewhat strained to say the least. Her husband has lost his job, although the reasons why are not immediately evident, and he is using alcohol as a coping mechanism. However, this has turned him into an abusive bully and he has outbursts in public places that are both embarrassing and shocking to witness. It is after such an outburst that Elliott comes back into her life. I really felt for Elliott and empathised with him to a large degree. In 1991, we learn that he was being bullied by boys old enough to know better (I was bullied so I know how it affects you) and he first meets Lisa after these boys have stripped him of the majority of his clothes and have smashed his glasses. He is grateful that she is there and she helps him to get home. Elliott is also angry in a sense. His best friend used to live in the house that Lisa has moved into and Elliott is in a way mourning the loss of his one ally and true friend. Elliott also seems rather fearful of just what the bullies might think up next for him. Lisa sticks up for him though. We meet Elliott in 2018, when he lands on Lisa’s doorstep. The present day Elliott is rather enigmatic and when Lisa asks him questions about his personal life and what he is up to now, he answers in rather a vague way. It’s true to say that Lisa’s life takes a turn for the better as Elliott becomes more involved in it. There is a bit of a sting in the tail though although I am not going to tell you why as that would be giving too much away.
‘Stand By Me’ is sensitively and superbly written. The writing style is such that I was sucked in from the very first word on the very first page and I was under the book’s spell until the last word on the last page. I was concentrating so hard on the story and the path it was taking that I didn’t realise quite how quickly the pages were turning and before I knew it I had finished the book, which I was so disappointed about. Don’t get me wrong I was pleased to finish because at least I knew how the story ended but I was so disappointed to finish because I was enjoying the writing style and the story so much that I just wanted it to continue. That might sound strange to some but it makes sense to me. As I alluded to above, ‘Stand By Me’ deals with some pretty tough topics but the author handles them with great skill and with great sensitivity. The one subject that sticks in my mind is the issue of bullying. The author really taps into how a victim feels and how such behaviour can still affect people ever so many years later. By the time I had finished reading ‘Stand By Me’ , I really did feel as though I had been through the emotional wringer with all the highs, lows, hope, despair, feelings of guilt, the happiness and the sadness and well you get the point.
In short, I absolutely ADORED reading ‘Stand By Me’ and I can’t wait to read more from this hugely successful author, even if he does make me want to cry. I would recommend this book and author to anybody. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is an easy and well deserved 5* out of 5*.
The story is told from two different points of time, which are 1991 and 2018. 1991 is when Lisa moved to the same place as Elliott and they first met, before becoming firm friends. 2018 sees the story move to the present day and we meet Lisa and Elliott as adults and we see how life has treated them down the years.
I must admit to liking the characters of Lisa and Elliott from the start. They just seemed so nice and so compatible with each other. Lisa from 1991 is a stroppy, adolescent child on the cusp of puberty. She is in conflict with her parents because they have uprooted her from everything she knows and from all her friends and they have moved to a sleepy area, where she knows nobody and everything is unfamiliar. You can certainly tell that Lisa is one angry child. She meets Elliott and they become firm friends. The modern Lisa is not having an easy time of it. She works hard as a teacher but her home life is somewhat strained to say the least. Her husband has lost his job, although the reasons why are not immediately evident, and he is using alcohol as a coping mechanism. However, this has turned him into an abusive bully and he has outbursts in public places that are both embarrassing and shocking to witness. It is after such an outburst that Elliott comes back into her life. I really felt for Elliott and empathised with him to a large degree. In 1991, we learn that he was being bullied by boys old enough to know better (I was bullied so I know how it affects you) and he first meets Lisa after these boys have stripped him of the majority of his clothes and have smashed his glasses. He is grateful that she is there and she helps him to get home. Elliott is also angry in a sense. His best friend used to live in the house that Lisa has moved into and Elliott is in a way mourning the loss of his one ally and true friend. Elliott also seems rather fearful of just what the bullies might think up next for him. Lisa sticks up for him though. We meet Elliott in 2018, when he lands on Lisa’s doorstep. The present day Elliott is rather enigmatic and when Lisa asks him questions about his personal life and what he is up to now, he answers in rather a vague way. It’s true to say that Lisa’s life takes a turn for the better as Elliott becomes more involved in it. There is a bit of a sting in the tail though although I am not going to tell you why as that would be giving too much away.
‘Stand By Me’ is sensitively and superbly written. The writing style is such that I was sucked in from the very first word on the very first page and I was under the book’s spell until the last word on the last page. I was concentrating so hard on the story and the path it was taking that I didn’t realise quite how quickly the pages were turning and before I knew it I had finished the book, which I was so disappointed about. Don’t get me wrong I was pleased to finish because at least I knew how the story ended but I was so disappointed to finish because I was enjoying the writing style and the story so much that I just wanted it to continue. That might sound strange to some but it makes sense to me. As I alluded to above, ‘Stand By Me’ deals with some pretty tough topics but the author handles them with great skill and with great sensitivity. The one subject that sticks in my mind is the issue of bullying. The author really taps into how a victim feels and how such behaviour can still affect people ever so many years later. By the time I had finished reading ‘Stand By Me’ , I really did feel as though I had been through the emotional wringer with all the highs, lows, hope, despair, feelings of guilt, the happiness and the sadness and well you get the point.
In short, I absolutely ADORED reading ‘Stand By Me’ and I can’t wait to read more from this hugely successful author, even if he does make me want to cry. I would recommend this book and author to anybody. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is an easy and well deserved 5* out of 5*.
February 9, 2018
“Pain. That was the last thing he remembered. Excruciating, relentless, all-encompassing pain. The kind that focuses your mind absolutely, driving out all other thoughts as it pierces through your defences with shuddering ease.
The past, the future. Neither existed at that moment. There was only the present, rolling in ultra-slow motion.”
Readers of Robertson’s previous books, Time to say goodbye and If ever I fall, know that his novels’ openings have a habit of throwing you head-first into the story, a confusion you can only solve by going on with the reading. An on I went, until the last page, to which I got too soon – hardly 2 sits after I started.
Elliot and Lisa are childhood best friends. They met in a rather embarrassing situation for Elliot when they were 11 and have stayed friends since. With the usual ups and downs of life, they grew up together until Elliot’s stepfather, an Australian doctor, had to move back to Sidney when Elliot was still a teenager. Through the years, although they haven’t been seeing each other, the two friends have been keeping in touch. Lisa is a schoolteacher in Aldham, the small village she moved to when she was a child; Elliot has a well-established IT company and is doing very well in Sidney. Lisa has a nice house, a loving husband and two beautiful children; Elliot is single, too busy to run his company to have time for anything – or anyone – else.
This separation comes to an end on a summer day, when Elliot turns up unannounced on Lisa’s doorstep. He is on a business trip and will stay in Aldham for a few days: what better occasion to catch up and go through everything that happened in their lives in the last two decades?
As days go by though it becomes clear that Elliot’s reason for being there has little to do with his business and a lot to do with Lisa. With a husband who is depressed, angry and unemployed, a teenager son who is becoming more and more withdrawn and a young daughter who is facing an upsetting situation on her own, Lisa’s family is far from being safe at the moment. Elliot’s support and advice will be essential to sort all of their problems and be close again. Not least, they will eventually discover how that has always been the purpose Elliot came back to Aldham for…
With an unmistakable writing style we appreciated already in the first two novels, Stand By Me is a story that slowly wraps around your mind and won’t let go until you reach the epilogue. The mystery behind Elliot’s return is what makes this book a page-turner, together with the incredible stories behind each and every character. Characters feel real, their issues and inner turmoil well described, especially Mike’s, Lisa’s husband, who is struggling to get back on his feet after losing his job as a teacher, a career he loved and to which he was very committed.
As in the previous two novels, also in this case the author gives us the details carefully, explaining only a bit at a time what happened to the characters and how Lisa’s friendship with Elliot developed. The story is set on two different timelines, the present and the 1990s, a technique that helps the reader to understand why the two friends have such a strong bond, so strong to draw Elliot back to Lisa in one’s most desperate times of life.
A 5-star book I definitely recommend to anyone who feels ready to cry and laugh and love the characters as much as I did.
The past, the future. Neither existed at that moment. There was only the present, rolling in ultra-slow motion.”
Readers of Robertson’s previous books, Time to say goodbye and If ever I fall, know that his novels’ openings have a habit of throwing you head-first into the story, a confusion you can only solve by going on with the reading. An on I went, until the last page, to which I got too soon – hardly 2 sits after I started.
Elliot and Lisa are childhood best friends. They met in a rather embarrassing situation for Elliot when they were 11 and have stayed friends since. With the usual ups and downs of life, they grew up together until Elliot’s stepfather, an Australian doctor, had to move back to Sidney when Elliot was still a teenager. Through the years, although they haven’t been seeing each other, the two friends have been keeping in touch. Lisa is a schoolteacher in Aldham, the small village she moved to when she was a child; Elliot has a well-established IT company and is doing very well in Sidney. Lisa has a nice house, a loving husband and two beautiful children; Elliot is single, too busy to run his company to have time for anything – or anyone – else.
This separation comes to an end on a summer day, when Elliot turns up unannounced on Lisa’s doorstep. He is on a business trip and will stay in Aldham for a few days: what better occasion to catch up and go through everything that happened in their lives in the last two decades?
As days go by though it becomes clear that Elliot’s reason for being there has little to do with his business and a lot to do with Lisa. With a husband who is depressed, angry and unemployed, a teenager son who is becoming more and more withdrawn and a young daughter who is facing an upsetting situation on her own, Lisa’s family is far from being safe at the moment. Elliot’s support and advice will be essential to sort all of their problems and be close again. Not least, they will eventually discover how that has always been the purpose Elliot came back to Aldham for…
With an unmistakable writing style we appreciated already in the first two novels, Stand By Me is a story that slowly wraps around your mind and won’t let go until you reach the epilogue. The mystery behind Elliot’s return is what makes this book a page-turner, together with the incredible stories behind each and every character. Characters feel real, their issues and inner turmoil well described, especially Mike’s, Lisa’s husband, who is struggling to get back on his feet after losing his job as a teacher, a career he loved and to which he was very committed.
As in the previous two novels, also in this case the author gives us the details carefully, explaining only a bit at a time what happened to the characters and how Lisa’s friendship with Elliot developed. The story is set on two different timelines, the present and the 1990s, a technique that helps the reader to understand why the two friends have such a strong bond, so strong to draw Elliot back to Lisa in one’s most desperate times of life.
A 5-star book I definitely recommend to anyone who feels ready to cry and laugh and love the characters as much as I did.
July 6, 2018
First of all I would like to thank Netgalley and Avon Books UK for the free digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed this sweet and heartfelt story. I didn't quite know what to expect at first but soon enough I was engrossed in the story of main characters Eliot and Lisa. When teenager Lisa first arrives in the uneventful little town of Aldham she is absolutely gutted and mad at her parents for bringing their family to the other end of the country and forcing her to start all over again. Attending a new school, having to make new friends, she just doesn't think it's fair. When she unexpectantly stumbles upon Elliot, an overweight dorky looking boy, cought in a bad situation she can't forsee that it's the beginning of a lifelong friendship between them. Lisa is everything that Elliot is not. Good looking, popular, sporty and assertive. However Elliot is so funny and easy to talk to, Lisa feels right at home with him and his mother Wendy. Lisa knows from the start that Elliot has got it rough at school, not fitting in and too insecure to stand up for himself. She on the other hand makes sure that anyone messing with Elliot will have her to answer to. The story is told by various perspectives and goes back and forth in time. I particularly liked the parts that were set in the ninetees. The chapters that were told from the present were less captavating to me but still kept me curious. They tell the story of the grown up Lisa, her husband Mike and children Ben and Cloe. Each of them is going through a hard time but none of them manage to share or solve their problem. Meanwhile Elliot has moved to Sydney, Australia, and set up his own, hugely succesfull tech company. Their lives couldn't be further appart. Still Elliot never forgot everything Lisa did for him back in their teens. In fact it's time for him to return the favour...
Without getting into detail or spoil anything I will say that their is a supernatural element to this story. Although I doubt whether I would of picked up this book if I had known about this beforehand it didn't bother me that much when I found out.
All in all I genuinely enjoyed this book and I'm looking forward to read more by the author.
Without getting into detail or spoil anything I will say that their is a supernatural element to this story. Although I doubt whether I would of picked up this book if I had known about this beforehand it didn't bother me that much when I found out.
All in all I genuinely enjoyed this book and I'm looking forward to read more by the author.
January 17, 2018
Stand By Me is a thoughtful story about the power of friendship and of the importance of keeping those we love always in our hearts. Lisa and Elliot were friends as children but as adults, time and circumstance have caused them to live very separate lives. Now twenty years later, Lisa is facing a difficult time, as her marriage to her husband, Mike, has hit rock bottom. With her personal life in disarray, the last person Lisa expects to see standing on her doorstep is her friend, Elliot. And as Elliot slowly starts to infiltrate into her life again, so things start to improve for Lisa and her family.
This is one of those stories which gives you a lovely warm feeling inside. The characters are so realistic that you feel as if you could have met them at the local shops and called for a coffee with them. Lisa and Mike's problems are so reminiscent of modern day life that you can't help but feel sorry for them as they try to work out their problems in their own inimitable style. In places, the story moves back, in time, to Lisa and Elliot's shared childhood and it was great to see the references of their life as teenagers in the 1990s.
Stand By Me gets right into the heart of a family which have been fractured by circumstances and yet, with love and understanding, it shows that they can come through their troubles with new hope.
This is one of those stories which gives you a lovely warm feeling inside. The characters are so realistic that you feel as if you could have met them at the local shops and called for a coffee with them. Lisa and Mike's problems are so reminiscent of modern day life that you can't help but feel sorry for them as they try to work out their problems in their own inimitable style. In places, the story moves back, in time, to Lisa and Elliot's shared childhood and it was great to see the references of their life as teenagers in the 1990s.
Stand By Me gets right into the heart of a family which have been fractured by circumstances and yet, with love and understanding, it shows that they can come through their troubles with new hope.
January 24, 2018
Stand By Me is an emotional story of a powerful friendship and turbulent family relationships. Lisa a confident child who first meets Elliot when he is in a vulnerable situation in nothing but his underwear hiding in a bush! New to the area and keen to make friends Lisa not only helps him out of this predicament but becomes his protector and forms a lifelong friendship and bond that Elliot is eternally grateful for. Lisa being the much stronger character out of the two defends him and often comes to his rescue. As they grow into teenagers their relationship is tested with the arrival of boyfriends and girlfriends but as these come and go they still remain good pals.
Intertwined are chapters with their lives as adults with Elliot returning to Aldham after emigrating to Australia years ago on a mysterious business trip. Lisa is over the moon as his visit comes at a time when her family is fractured and it seems difficult to imagine a remedy. Mike her husband, has taken to drinking excessively since resigning from his Deputy Head post due to a false accusation from a cocky troublesome pupil. This is putting a strain on their relationship as being the only bread winner now Lisa is also left feeling unsupported. Her two children Chloe and Ben are also experiencing difficult times and the kindness and help from Elliot is most welcome.
This is the third novel from S D Robertson and I have read them all, with this latest being a cracker of a read. There are lots of sensitive subjects that have been dealt with superbly and with credibility. A joy to read and a most deserving 5 star rating.
Intertwined are chapters with their lives as adults with Elliot returning to Aldham after emigrating to Australia years ago on a mysterious business trip. Lisa is over the moon as his visit comes at a time when her family is fractured and it seems difficult to imagine a remedy. Mike her husband, has taken to drinking excessively since resigning from his Deputy Head post due to a false accusation from a cocky troublesome pupil. This is putting a strain on their relationship as being the only bread winner now Lisa is also left feeling unsupported. Her two children Chloe and Ben are also experiencing difficult times and the kindness and help from Elliot is most welcome.
This is the third novel from S D Robertson and I have read them all, with this latest being a cracker of a read. There are lots of sensitive subjects that have been dealt with superbly and with credibility. A joy to read and a most deserving 5 star rating.
August 3, 2021
The story opens with someone making a bargain in heaven, but at this stage the reader doesn't know who or why. It's intriguing from the outset and we gradually learn more about Lisa and her family and her best friend from childhood, Elliott, and the ways the pair supported each other as they grew up. It's clear early on that Lisa's marriage is in trouble. On the day that Elliott comes back into her life, having emigrated to Australia at eighteen, Lisa has been out for an anniversary dinner with husband, Mike. She's left the restaurant early because Mike is already sloshed before they meet for their dinner. In contrast to Mike, Elliott is successful, good looking and seems to be at the top of his game. As the story develops we learn more about difficulties the family are undergoing, together with the ways Lisa and Elliott supported each other as they grew up.
This is a wonderful story about friendship and about the difficulties that families face and which often tear them apart. I really enjoyed it and urge you to read it too.
This is a wonderful story about friendship and about the difficulties that families face and which often tear them apart. I really enjoyed it and urge you to read it too.
April 30, 2024
Honestly, upon reading the blurb I was expecting this story to turn out completely different (i.e. tension, romantic angle etc).
The writing was different from what I've read and unique in a way. The childhood flashbacks were written in a very realistic and relatable way, the strong, platonic bond between Lisa and Elliot was evident throughout which makes the ending of this story even more heartbreaking. At the start, I was slightly confused about Elliot's arrival but this story was so interesting that I was compelled to read on. I had my suspicions about 60% into the book but it still came as a surprise when it was fully revealed.
Initially, the switching of multiple perspectives was something I didn't feel I would really like, as I tend to prefer one perspective stories. However, in this story it was done extremely well and the transitioning from one character to the other felt seamless, whether it was in the past or present.
I enjoyed this book and feel that it has definitely left a lasting impact.
The writing was different from what I've read and unique in a way. The childhood flashbacks were written in a very realistic and relatable way, the strong, platonic bond between Lisa and Elliot was evident throughout which makes the ending of this story even more heartbreaking. At the start, I was slightly confused about Elliot's arrival but this story was so interesting that I was compelled to read on. I had my suspicions about 60% into the book but it still came as a surprise when it was fully revealed.
Initially, the switching of multiple perspectives was something I didn't feel I would really like, as I tend to prefer one perspective stories. However, in this story it was done extremely well and the transitioning from one character to the other felt seamless, whether it was in the past or present.
I enjoyed this book and feel that it has definitely left a lasting impact.
January 30, 2018
My Review: 4/5
This book came at the right time for me. My go-to genre is Psychological Thriller/Crime, so reading Stand By Me was so refreshing.
The story…where do I begin? It is an amazing story of courage, love, and hope. After years of not seeing her childhood best friend, Elliot shows up on Lisa’s doorstep. Amazed and delighted, no one realized his true purpose of visiting after many years.
While I did find it a little predictable, and a little confusing at the beginning with the many points of view, this book was a delight to read. It can easily be read in a long weekend. The perfect place would be laying on the beach, with a refreshing drink by your side. It is so uplifting and positive, you can’t help but smile.
I enjoyed the author’s style of writing, and although this was my first book by the author, it definitely will not be my last. Pick up the book today and prepare yourself for an uplifting and glorious journey!
This book came at the right time for me. My go-to genre is Psychological Thriller/Crime, so reading Stand By Me was so refreshing.
The story…where do I begin? It is an amazing story of courage, love, and hope. After years of not seeing her childhood best friend, Elliot shows up on Lisa’s doorstep. Amazed and delighted, no one realized his true purpose of visiting after many years.
While I did find it a little predictable, and a little confusing at the beginning with the many points of view, this book was a delight to read. It can easily be read in a long weekend. The perfect place would be laying on the beach, with a refreshing drink by your side. It is so uplifting and positive, you can’t help but smile.
I enjoyed the author’s style of writing, and although this was my first book by the author, it definitely will not be my last. Pick up the book today and prepare yourself for an uplifting and glorious journey!
June 25, 2018
This is one of those books I don't recall purchasing but I'm so glad I did.
The story here is a beautiful one, I don't recall what the blurb for this book says, but I found the plot development to be really subtle, the characters flawed yet realistic and totally believable.
The one fault I had with this book (barring it almost making me cry) is that bullying a bully does not make it right. I see the reasons behind the bullying that Lisa does, but it's still bullying and still wrong (even if she does it for the right reasons).
I really enjoyed this book, and flew through reading it. I can see myself reading it again in the future as well.
The story here is a beautiful one, I don't recall what the blurb for this book says, but I found the plot development to be really subtle, the characters flawed yet realistic and totally believable.
The one fault I had with this book (barring it almost making me cry) is that bullying a bully does not make it right. I see the reasons behind the bullying that Lisa does, but it's still bullying and still wrong (even if she does it for the right reasons).
I really enjoyed this book, and flew through reading it. I can see myself reading it again in the future as well.
July 9, 2018
A great read about love and friendship and makes you think just how important it really is. Elliot returns after years of living in Australia, and acts as Lisa's hero when things are tough. The ending really surprised me and wasn't expected.
Although I really enjoyed this read, can't quite give it a 5 star. I felt sometimes I was switching off from the storyline and characters, which did make it quite a difficult read at times. It was good that it kept switching from the past and present and was crucial in order to understand how Lisa's and Elliots relationship formed.
Would recommend giving it a read if you enjoy sweet and uplifting stories!
Although I really enjoyed this read, can't quite give it a 5 star. I felt sometimes I was switching off from the storyline and characters, which did make it quite a difficult read at times. It was good that it kept switching from the past and present and was crucial in order to understand how Lisa's and Elliots relationship formed.
Would recommend giving it a read if you enjoy sweet and uplifting stories!
July 5, 2019
Literally the worst book I’ve ever read. I’ve never been moved to write a bad review as I usually believe that maybe the book just isn’t my style, but this is genuinely awful. Like a really really long 11 year old’s story for their English class with the theme ‘Something otherworldly’. I’m also from what I would estimate is supposed to be the ‘target audience’; female, grew up in the era of the characters, and yet it was still just such a plodding read. How on Earth anyone gets through it when they’re not familiar with the plonked in references to 90s music and culture in Britain, is beyond me.
June 12, 2020
S.D Robertson really provides a grasping story with this novel.
Confusing, heartwarming & an exciting read all round.
This book had me reading it daily & wanting to finish it to see the outcome. I wasn't disappointed but definitely left confused & coming to my own conclusions as to what has just happened in the book.
Robertson does a great job in leaving the reader at a loss but with a vast array of possibilities as to what happened. The imagination really comes into play as you read & finish this book.
Not something I would re-read but it really impacts you as you go along with the adventure.
Nice read & recommend for somebody that wants to escape reality in a fictional book.
Confusing, heartwarming & an exciting read all round.
This book had me reading it daily & wanting to finish it to see the outcome. I wasn't disappointed but definitely left confused & coming to my own conclusions as to what has just happened in the book.
Robertson does a great job in leaving the reader at a loss but with a vast array of possibilities as to what happened. The imagination really comes into play as you read & finish this book.
Not something I would re-read but it really impacts you as you go along with the adventure.
Nice read & recommend for somebody that wants to escape reality in a fictional book.
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