The promise

by Emma Hetherington

Unknown Binding

Reviews

[Mary Aris · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the story of two survivors, Kate Foley and David Campbell as they survived the bombing in their Irish county during the Troubles. It is a love story between these courageous characters as they endured the worst time in Irish history. Theirs was a love that endured throughout tragedy and the test of time. You can tell when the author writes a convincing story when it makes you cry. That's what this story made me do.

The story itself, though fiction, tells the true story of the Omagh bombing, the biggest atrocity that befell Northern Ireland on Saturday, August 15, 1998 during the 30 year struggles during The Troubles. This bomb destroyed the life of many and killed 29 people including twin girls.

[Goosegirl · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good insight into the way communities are so split in Northern Ireland and how it can impact everyday lives on both/all sides. It is not a deep dive (because it is more of a 'Romeo and Juliet' love story that happens to touch upon the complexity of the conflicts. But the star-crossed lovers trope being in this setting was a helpful way to glimpse into how 'the troubles' have evolved and changed into realms so distinct from the origins. Such as drugs rather than religion.

I can't say I found it compelling, nor that I was hugely involved with the characters emotionally. In fact, I felt quite detached for some reason.

However, it is a book worth reading and I didn't feel I'd wanted my time.

[Claire · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was quite a heavy subject matter but a lovely read.

Sometimes the characters were mildly frustrating but certainly on the whole, heartwarming.

[Gemma Abrams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love all Emma heatherington books. What an amazing read