From Something Old

by Nick Alexander

Four people looking for love. Four choices that could be the start of everything.

At thirty-three, nurse Heather is desperately waiting for her romantic life to begin. Then she meets handsome, strong Anthony and is sure she’s found the one. Brushing any doubts aside, she projects all her hopes for true love onto him.

Meanwhile, at a yoga retreat in Spain, happy-go-lucky Joe can’t believe his luck when he meets vivacious, witty Amy. She’s the sharpest, most beautiful woman he has ever dated, and the fact that she’s interested in him feels like a dream come true.

But new love can be blind, and when the two couples meet, the cracks are easy to see.

Will their crossed paths lead the way to happiness? Or are they all destined for heartbreak?

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Chick Lit, Audiobook, Contemporary

383 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 11, 2021

About the author

My novels:

Where Do We Go From Here (2025)

The Imperfection of Us (2023)

Perfectly Ordinary People (2022)

From Something Old (2021)

The Road to Zoe (2020)

You Then, Me Now (2019)

Things We Never Said (2017)

The Bottle of Tears (2016) (also published as Let the Light Shine).

The Other Son (2015)

The Photographer's Wife (2014)

Two novels featuring Hannah:
- The Half-Life of Hannah.
- Other Halves (Dec 2013)

Two novels featuring CC:
- The Case Of The Missing Boyfriend
- The French House (May 2013)

The Fifty Reasons Series, following the life of lovelorn Mark
- 50 Reasons to Say Goodbye
- Sottopassaggio
- Good Thing, Bad Thing
- Better Than Easy
- Sleight Of Hand

And the standalone novel
- 13:55 Eastern Standard Time

The Case Of The Missing Boyfriend, The French House, and The Half-Life of Hannah have all been huge kindle hits, reaching number #1 in Amazon's kindle chart.

I live in the southern French Alps with three mogs (Mangui, Pastel & Pedro) and a very special ferret.

Reviews

[Ceecee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heather meets Anthony in B and Q whilst weeping over toilet roll holders! He’s smoking hot, out of her league but none the less a relationship begins... Joe meets Amy on a yoga retreat in Spain and you guessed it, a relationship begins. Joe is prepared to make sacrifices to make Amy happy. Eventually, the two couples meet through their children. The story is told mainly by Heather and Joe.

I’ve read several of Nick Alexander’s books now and I like the way he writes. His novels are perceptive, written with clarity and he creates authentic characters with believable dialogue. This is a good and intriguing analysis of relationships, of who wears the trousers, charting the normal ups and downs, some that are not so normal and demonstrating that you can’t always see the truth of something unless you are on the inside. Anthony is a character you love to hate, there’s precious little about him that is redeeming whereas Joe is his polar opposite and very likeable. Amy is flakey, never satisfied and always on the prowl to fill a void. Heather is nice but at times I want to yell ‘Spine’ at her as in develop one, PLEASE!! She does, thankfully. It’s very easy to read and it’s absorbing too as you find yourself investing in their futures. Not Anthony, let me be clear! Their emotions and thoughts are well expressed and you feel the growing tension between the couples. Joe is reflective and makes thought provoking points about priorities and not letting opportunities dribble through your fingers. Heather becomes honest and similarly reflective and develops a sense of purpose away from the almost malevolent ‘enchantment’ of Anthony. It does follow a fairly predictable path but it’s a route I’m happy the book takes.

Overall, this is a compelling analysis of relationships, warts and all, with interesting characters you invest in.

With thanks to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing for the arc in return for an honest review.

[Liesbeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first half kept me amused and interested, but I’m afraid the second half became predictable and a bit dull for me.
It’s a very easy read, kind of a feel good story, but it needs more meat to keep the story going. Well written though.

[Lynne Spreen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This romance novel involves four people: Heather, Joe, Amy, and Ant (Anthony). The first three alternate telling their stories in first person. Heather is one of the author's favorite sort of people to write about: the naïve, immature person who falls into a situation and then adapts. In this case, Heather is plain and shy, and Ant sweeps her up and controls her for the next fifteen years. Joe is a nice, kind, hard-working, thoughtful guy who marries the deeply unhappy, dramatic Amy. When the four of them go on a vacation together to Spain, chaos erupts, and they have to figure out how to live the rest of their lives.

This is a deeply satisfying romance. As always, the author sneaks in wonderfully thoughtful tidbits about life. Here are a few:

"When had I started counting the hours but letting the years slip by unnoticed? And how the hell had I got to forty without noticing?...as I walked, another sensation rose within me, a strange sense of rage at the way my precious hours on this planet were being wasted."

and

"And this wasn’t any ordinary kind of loneliness either. This was an all-encompassing sense of void that left me feeling as if I’d been gutted with a fish knife. It was as though, in the absence of anyone to see me or hear me, I was ceasing to exist – I felt like I was actually disappearing." (Lynne: this is a result of deep codependency, but only codependents will recognize this sentence, and they, like I, will rejoice in the reading.)

I loved Joe's dad. The way he encourages discussion about life, feelings, and why people are the way they are...it's a playground for certain readers, including this one. His revelations about Ant and Amy help us understand them. People are complicated.

Some might say the way the story ends up is unlikely, but it could happen, and it was greatly satisfying to read. Recommended.

[Linda Hutchinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 This book is a perfect example of how unexpected changes can lead to significant new beginnings. This book, From Something Old by Nick Alexander, is a cautionary tale about “settling” or cautiously agreeing to live without trials and tribulations. It’s simply isn’t good to play it safe all the time. Let’s be honest. No marriage, no matter how great it is, will go through some bumps in the road, that is how couples communicate and grow healthy marriages or relationships. But always trying to avoid those bumpy roads is going to lead to a wreck. From something old, you can get to something new, and this book was excellent. The author introduces us to love, marriage, children, homes, verbal abuse, poor negotiation, lack of communication, and so much more. But it’s told in a fresh way and with a wee bit of humor at times. I liked it and was pleasantly surprised. That’s always a good thing. Thank you to Netgalley for the free ARC. #marriage #divorce #FromSomethingOld #nickalexander #familylife #may-publication
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[Jayne Scott · Rating 2 out of 5]

An intriguing occurrence in the opening pages kept me reading, however it was all a bit too predictable. Though the essence of ‘being transported into the book’ hovered around, I was never able to truly get to know any character or feel a depth to them.

[Sue · Rating 2 out of 5]

Adults behaving badly

-and boringly. The book is so predictable , Its kinda boring. I just felt annoyed with some of the characters

[Lesley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my first book by Nick Alexander and I really enjoyed it!

Two couples, Heather & Anthony and Amy & Joe and (who only know one another because one of Heather and Anthony’s daughters is friends with Amy & Joe’s son) go on holiday together to Spain. It doesn’t quite go to plan for all of them. The story is told from the narratives of each of the characters. I don’t always like this way of writing as I read using a Kindle and sometimes have to go back to the beginning of a chapter to see who’s talking! I wish Kindle would put the chapter title at the top of the page to help keep my ageing brain up to speed - this would really help when authors flip back and forth in timelines too! But I digress.......

It’s interesting to read what, in my opinion, would probably be classified as a chick-lit book, written by a man! But Nick Alexander certainly seems to understand women or possibly he has studied psychology! The characters are interesting and have depth and we get to know all of their back stories, which naturally have made them the kind of people they have turned out to be.

There wasn’t anything I didn’t expect or anticipate in the book but that didn’t detract from what was, for me, a lovely feel good, karma-filled book and I’d definitely read another of this author’s books.

My thanks go to the author, the publishers and NetGalley for a an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Sylvia · Rating 4 out of 5]

What happens when two families who barely know each other go on holiday together? It was pretty predictable in the end but still a good read even though it was dark at times.

There's heroes and villains and not everything is black and white. That still doesn't justify some of the behaviour though.

This is the second book I've read of Nick Alexander. I'm looking forward to reading more of his work.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

‘From Something Old’ is a thoroughly absorbing exploration of the web of power unhappy marriages can have on everybody involved. Two ill-matched couples end up sharing a holiday home in Spain, cut off from the internet and with limited reception. What follows, is the aftermath of what happens there and the domino effect a single decision can evoke.

This is a second novel I’ve read by the author, and on both counts I’ve been impressed by his masterful ability to juggle multiple POV and have me actually enjoy them (I’m normally not an overly huge fan of these). Nick Alexander makes it work by developing these very real, three dimensional characters that you can’t help but want to understand and find out more about what they’re thinking and their motivations. In the end, the book passes in a breeze as you are so engaged by them and their problems, you don’t even realise that you’re almost done.

In essence, the book was like watching a boiling pot explode and then checking what can be salvaged from the mess. If you strip one of the person holding you back, what happens then? Identity is a major theme in the book, and I’ve enjoyed the conclusions the author had drawn and the questions the book brought along. I found Nick Alexander providing us a look into the character’s childhoods expanded on the reasons for some of the decisions and personality traits. In the end, each character had something unique to offer ensuring the plot moved along swiftly, all whilst maintaining your engagement. If you’re in for some drama, definitely worth reading!

[E J · Rating 2 out of 5]

How very disappointing this book was. Not a bad premise but overworked and far too long.

[Sams_Fireside · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for the opportunity to review 'From Something Old by Nick Alexander as an Advance Reader Copy.

From Something Old is the first novel I have read by Nick Alexander, but it won't be the last. I loved it from beginning to end.

The lives of two couples, Ant and Heather and Joe and Amy, randomly begin to intertwine, with perhaps unforeseen consequences. Initially brought together by their children who are at the same school `and despite them barely knowing one another, they decide to holiday together in Spain, and there begins the sometimes distressing journey for them all.

The author creates his characters well, and I warmed to those who were endearing, whilst wanting to yell at the ones who were annoying and mean! Often in life, we are the way we are because of our parents and/or the way we have been brought up, and Nick Alexander explores this in detail with the characters he brings to life.

From Something Old is a lovely read, ideal if you have a few hours to spare and you can switch off, with your feet up and immerse yourself in the story.

[Venus · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall I enjoyed reading this book, but it often left me feeling quite sad while reading it. This book follows 2 couples who appear happy on the surface, but underneath, there are so many layers of self-doubt. There were so many thought-provoking moments in this book. Do our parents play a role in how we treat others? Is it ok to pursue happiness at the expense of hurting someone else? Do we settle for manipulation in relationships because we feel undeserving of a storybook romance? I loved Nick Alexander's writing style; I was captured on the first page and look forward to reading more of his books.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Heather Trevis · Rating 3 out of 5]

This novel is about two ill-suited couples with a young family, whose lives change dramatically after holidaying together in Spain. I found the characters believable and the themes relatable, but the story itself overly predictable and not that absorbing. Not exactly a page-turner but a well-written, thoughtful and relaxing read to dip in and out of.

[Cathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an unusual story about two couples Anthony and Heather and Joe and Amy. Anthony controls and belittles Heather and has left her isolated. Joe and Amy seem happy as a couple but Amy cant settle and is always looking for something more.

A disastrous holiday together leaves both relationships shattered but ends with some leading a much more settled and happier life, including the children. I found it an interesting read but didnt love a lot of the characters.

3.5 Stars.

[Traci laverack · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Very nice read

[Hayley Wiggins · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book I've read of Nick Alexander and it was great. Realistic and totally believable. Being allowed the chance to understand the viewpoints from all the characters is something the author is most experienced at.
He knows women well!
Thank you Netgalley & Lake Union Publishing for allowing me to give an honest review of the book.
#netgalley

[Ana Correia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Depois de ter lido Tudo o que Não Dissemos anteriormente (em 2021, precisamente), quando soube que o autor tinha publicado um novo romance não consegui evitar de ler.
Desta vez, Nick decidiu presentear-nos com um romance intrigante desde o primeiro capítulo.
Heather, Anthony, Joe e Amy, quatro adultos, dois casais, dois casamentos a definhar aos poucos e filhos que acabam por os unir a todos numas férias em Espanha, numa vila isolada.
Quando Heather se apaixona por Anthony, pensa que não tem qualquer hipótese com ele, afinal, trata-se de um homem atraente e carismático que parece jogar num campeonato totalmente diferente do dela, que é introvertida e – na sua própria opinião – banal. Mas com o passar do tempo não só casam como criam a sua própria família numa casa de sonho... mesmo que a mãe de Anthony seja insuportável.

Por outro lado, Joe não acredita quando conhece Amy num retiro de ioga. Aos seus olhos, Amy é a mulher mais bonita com que alguma vez se cruzou. No seu devido tempo, também se casam, criam a sua família e a sua casa incrível, não fosse Joe um homem ligado à construção.
O que nenhum deles esperava é que anos depois, os filhos fossem a ponte de ligação entre os dois casais e de repente, sem que nada os fizesse prever, se vêem juntos de férias em Espanha. O que deveria ser umas semanas tranquilas em família e com amigos, rapidamente dá lugar ao drama quando os casamentos começam a desfazer-se diante dos seus olhos.
É em Espanha que Heather e Joe colocam tudo em perspetiva e questionam-se se são realmente felizes com os seus parceiros ou se os respetivos casamentos apenas se tornaram parte da rotina, da força do hábito.

Tudo o que Sonhámos fala-nos sobre o amor, a família, as traições, viagens, sonhos, segundas oportunidades e ainda a importância de estar atento aos sinais de saúde mental e de alcoolismo.
Quando tudo o que conhecemos ameaça se desfazer, haverá lugar – e coragem – para recomeçar e voltar a ser feliz?

[Marcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun book to listen to. The narrators made it seem like I was actually hearing the personal account of events from three points of view. The characters were so believably real and while the outcome was fairly predictable it also was quite believable.

[Wendy Hall-Duenez · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a great listen. The narration was perfect. A likable cast of characters (even the jerk). It was a good way to start the summer and would make a great beach read if you are fortunate enough to live near a beach.

[Nikkeh T · Rating 2 out of 5]

Strong start but such a wet wipe cliche and saccharin sweet ending..

[Alex-Susanne · Rating 2 out of 5]

It’s okay.
Not the best read, has some good themes but the sex parts made me feel a bit sick

[Jane Lump · Rating 2 out of 5]

A cast of unlikeable characters. Most of the story takes place in a barren setting that is unbearably hot and ugly.

[Me · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF

[Alison Starnes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Heather meets Ant (Anthony) and they end up together, although it is clear quite early on that he is controlling and she is not assertive enough to stick up for herself. Amy and Joe get married, even though she is selfish and never seems satisfied with what she has.

Years later, having met through their children, the couples end up on holiday in Spain together and it is there that things take a dramatic turn, causing Heather and Joe to reassess what they really want. And, as it turns out, that may not mean going back to what they had settled for.

Nick Alexander writes realistically about these relationships, in particular how Ant takes over Heather's life and asserts his control, diminishing her sense of worth and causing her to hate him in the process. His mother is a piece of work, to put it mildly, and very well written as a character.

Amy is the dominant partner in her marriage, but has major issues of her own that relate to her childhood; these come to light later on and explain a lot about why she ends up the way she is, although it doesn't excuse her behaviour. Joe's dad, on the other hand, is lovely.

I felt this novel explained toxic relationships very well and how difficult it can be to escape from them; also, the impact this has on the wider family. Toxicity is shown as coming from a parent-child as well as an intimate relationship. Ant channels the negativity learned from his mother - someone else who is never satisfied - into belittling and undermining Heather.

Positive relationships are also highlighted - Joe's father is the opposite of Ant's mother, always looking to build people up rather than diminish them and this rubs off on his son who has learned to treat others and their feelings with respect.

What is particularly gratifying as events progress is that Heather discovers a sense of self-worth and learns to move on with her life. Joe's struggles are also well conveyed and he too is able to move forward. Amy and Ant are not nice people, but Amy at least is heading in the right direction by the time the story finishes. We are left in no doubt that Ant will never change.

Having not read any books by him before, Nick Alexander is an author I will return to.

I was sent an advance review copy of this book by Amazon Publishing UK, in return for an honest appraisal.

[Susan Franey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had been waiting for “From something old” to be released as I have really enjoyed all of Nick Alexander’s previous books and this one didn’t disappoint.
The story follows two neighbouring families that share a holiday villa in Spain. While the children from both families are enjoying the pool there is little else to do and with only one hire car between them all things get a bit strained.
Although the couples are neighbours and their children are school friends the couples have never really had anything to do with each other, or had they....
During the holiday Ant, father of the two little girls and husband to Heather and Amy mother to Ben and wife to Joe get “caught in the act” by Heather in an outhouse.
All hell breaks loose as the cheating couple leave to get their heads together at the same time abandoning their spouses and children with no transport!
As in all Nick Alexander novels, over the chapters we learn all about the characters and how they became to be the personalities that they are.
We learn that Ant and Heather were never married. That Ant has an overbearing character, in fact a bit of a bully. His mother is a nightmare as well. Heather feels down trodden but it is easier to go along with the relationship for so many reasons so her own feelings get pushed to one side.
Amy however Is a marvellous cook, a vegan and is always trying new paths for enlightenment. She loves a bit of a drama. she also has a mother with a history of mental health issues.
Joe is a hard working, calm all round nice bloke.
Just as the inevitable happens, Heather and Joe being pushed together a bit by circumstance, Amy decides she has got it all wrong and leaves the demanding, negative Ant. But will Joe take her back?
This book is Beautifully written, with a good understanding of the children’s needs and how past traumas can affect who we become.
I could easily see several sequels to this book. I for one would love to know how this story affects each child in later life being that references are made to how two of the characters were affected by their mothers.

[Megan Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

At thirty-three, nurse Heather is desperately waiting for her romantic life to begin. Then she meets handsome, strong Anthony and is sure she’s found the one. Brushing any doubts aside, she projects all her hopes for true love onto him. Meanwhile, at a yoga retreat in Spain, happy-go-lucky Joe can’t believe his luck when he meets vivacious, witty Amy. She’s the sharpest, most beautiful woman he has ever dated, and the fact that she’s interested in him feels like a dream come true. But new love can be blind, and when the two couples meet, the cracks are easy to see. Will their crossed paths lead the way to happiness? Or are they all destined for heartbreak?

I thoroughly enjoyed my time reading this. It is not the most scintillating plot and is not one for twists and turns but nevertheless I found myself wrapped up in the goings on of the characters and completely immersed in their world. Why is this? Well Alexander’s characters are some of the most realistic characters I have ever read. I could really imagine them and see them as real people, interacting in the real world. They all seemed very human, not all of them are likeable, that will become clear when you read this, but they all have something about them that made them easy to connect to. Alexander has developed them really well and they carry the plot fantastically.

My other love for this book centres around the location. A large section of the book is set in the area local to me so I could easily imagine where the characters were and envisage them slotting into life and the local landscape.

Alexander does write about some sensitive subjects that could be triggering for readers but they are handled sensitively and are integral to the plot. At times, it makes for uncomfortable reading but Alexander brings everything together and ties all the threads up beautifully.

‘From Something Old’ is just a beautifully written, well crafted read that is a pure joy to read. I adored reading this and highly recommend it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for an advance copy.

[Jennifer (Jaye) · Rating 5 out of 5]

*The Grass is not always Greener*

This book is about two couples and predominantly focusses on Heather and Joe with input by Amy.

Ant and Heather
They are not married and have two daughters. Ant is controlling and difficult and undermines Heather to the point she is isolated and has lost confidence in herself. She constantly tries to keep the peace by trying to appease him.

Joe and Amy
He is easy going but plain speaking but he has what he thinks is the girl of his dreams in Amy but he struggles to make her happy. Amy seems to be constantly finding new avenues, guru’s etc and she is happy for a while and then she is unhappy.

Things change when one of Ant and Heather’s children wants to go on holiday with one of their schoolmates Ben, he is the son of Joe and Amy who Heather has never met, but Ant knows them due to Joe fitting kitchens for the properties Joe owns.

To cut a long story short they all end up go going on holiday and the cracks start to appear whilst on holiday when Heather wakes up in the early hours and finds Ant not beside her she goes to investigate. What she discovers should be one of your worst nightmares but as time goes on Heather is relieved.

The fallout means Joe is devastated and Heather is free. Ant and Amy leave for the U.K. while Joe and Heather are left to pick up the pieces.

Strangely enough a new couple emerge while one pairing goes by the wayside.

What happens is that the new couple are each other soulmates and we see them both grow especially Heather she finds herself and she evolves. Amy has to deal with her demons and Joe is the happiest he has ever been. As for Ant he continues with his full of his own self importance routine.

This book took me by surprise because it shows the different dynamics that relationships go through and I have to say the resilience of the children in this story is a thing of beauty.

[Kath · Rating 5 out of 5]

I make no secret of how big a fan of this author I am... I started with the 50 Reasons series back in something like 2011 when I got my first Kindle and have devoured and loved everything he has written since. So... it'll come as no shock for me to say - I Loved This Book!
OK so... I could kinda see where we were probably going with the storyline - but, as I often say with this genre of book - it's not the destination, it's the journey. And the journey this book took me on was delightful and wonderful and, well, so many emotions both positive and negative. But all very valid.
It really helped that I connected with all four main characters right from the off. Some more than others, some also in a more positive way. But, as with ALL of the characters this author has created over his stellar career, all were well crafted and all felt completely real. Throw them into a cracking storyline, full of life twists and turns, sprinkle with some ups and downs and more of the sht that life generally throws at people and you got yourself one heck of a compelling read. Well.. that's how I saw it anyway.
Oh and there is no waffle or padding to be found. Nothing to distract from the story and characters. Enough description to colour the narrative and not a word more. Which means that the story gets on with itself very well and it's easy to fall under its spell and stay there for the duration.
In fact, the only bad thing about it is reaching the wholly satisfying end and having to leave the characters that I have got to know along the way. It's always a wrench doing this but I guess we have to leave them to get on with things on their own...
My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.

[Tina J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Nick for giving me back my reading mojo!

Five minutes after starting “From Something Old” I felt as though I was watching a film, each character lit up the screen. Heather, a nurse and someone who puts family first every time. Anthony, her “Smoking Hot” husband who is a good father to their two girls, but he is has been chipping away at his wife’s confidence from the day they met.

Joe thinks he was punching way above his weight when he married the beautiful Amy. He absolutely adores her and will go to any lengths to keep her happy, but Amy is a dreamer and always on the lookout for her next big project.

When Lucy tells her mum and dad that her friend Ben is going on holiday and that they have all been invited, this starts a chain of events that will have leave an imprint on everyone’s life.

The conversations between the four characters are spellbinding, but Mr Alexander is also aware of when a simple glance, a shrug or a touch of hands can say far more than any words. He, above all other authors, has mastered the art of storytelling.

I have to say that the scenes starring Heather’s mother-in-law made my jaw drop with admiration for the way she is portrayed.

Reading a Nick Alexander book is like catching- up with your best friend, the conversation just flows and before you know it the night has ended, and you find yourself crying as you wave goodbye.

[Vášnivá čtenářka · Rating 3 out of 5]

Autor knihy Nikdy není pozdě, Nick Alexander, nám předkládá příběh ublížení, psychického teroru, ztráty vlastního “já” a současně také nové hledání sebe sama a pozvolný vývoj nové lásky vznikající z přátelství, respektu a vzájemné úcty.

Nick Alexander je velice oblíbený autor, zejména v UK a ve Francii a v poslední době si jeho knihy získávají své fanoušky i v jiných zemích EU.

Začátek příběhu mi přišel lehce táhlý. Dlouho jsme poznávali život Heather a její vyprávění toho, jak s ní Ant manipuloval. Teprve až se oba manželské páry ocitnou na dovolené, přibude v příběhu více přímých řečí, což vyvolá dojem zrychleného tempa.

Co se musí autorovi připsat k dobru, je dobrá promyšlenost děje. To, jak se celý příběh obou párů vyvíjí, jak vše dávalo smysl. I snaha o citlivé vyvolání dojmů a emocí u čtenářů, se mu musí autorovi uznat. I když musím se přiznat, že v mé maličkosti kniha na mou citlivou strunu příliš nebrnkala.

Příběh byl rozdělen do 15 kapitol, kdy každá kapitola popisovala děj příběhu z pohledu jedné z hlavních postav. Díky tomu jsme tak mohli pochopit uvažování všech postav.

Přestože na Goodreads má kniha celkem dobré hodnocení, já osobně tuto knihu hodnotím jako lepší průměr.

Rozhodně si najde své příznivce, o tom nepochybuji a možná si pár citlivých dam u tohoto příběhu i pobrečí.