High on a Cliff

by Colin Shindler

When Angela Warren was killed in a car crash at the age of 23, her widowed husband Ralph single-handedly raised their son, Danny, clinging to him as a precious reminder of his dead wife. The relationship between father and son was a special one, and the memory of Angela was ever present. But Danny desperately wanted someone to fill the hole in his father's life that Angela's death had so clearly created. He didn't, however, want it to be filled by Helen.

237 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Julian · Rating 4 out of 5]

For a long while I thought that I could be reading a Nick Hornby book. Although the very end was touching, the lead up was out of character with the rest of the book and was contrived. A good exploration of what love may be.

[Angela Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the way the story was told from the viewpoints of the main characters. I did, however, think it was rather 'obsessive'.

[Mya]

I was pleasantly surprised by this book after picking up for a song at a second hand bookshop (which has obviously been struggling to sell it). A nice, easy read and I found the approach of having one chapter per character a nice change. Did end a little abruptly/unrealistically, but I could holiday read.

[Emily Monaco · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked it quite a bit until the end, which I found very, very rushed. And the whole last third of the book felt like it came out of nowhere. Still, it had some sweet moments, even if it was a bit obvious at times. I liked the characters themselves; I just wish the author had found a way to get them further.

[Adri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet.