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by David Nichols

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Reviews

[Sophie Leach · Rating 4 out of 5]

I LOVE DAVID NICHOLLS. His books feel like watching a really good British movie that’s the only way I can describe it. I loved all the characters in this book and how you could see each of their perspectives through Douglas’s point of view. Loved the ending!

[Jenny Clifton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this. Found it very moving as the story unfolded. I’m the same age as the two main characters and it made me smile and it saddened me too. Love a book where the characters feel so real you wonder what they are doing now.

[Jennifer Loya · Rating 5 out of 5]

A 'coming of age' book that quite literally came of age. This book is different from the previous ones I've read due to the fact that it is told by an 'older' perspective, not really 'old' the gent is in his 50's but nonetheless it was a different take. I hadn't thought of things in the way that he did and it brought things to light that I probably wouldn't have noticed until I experienced life myself. The tale was witty and entertaining, telling the story of a nerdy science labbie that falls in love with the beautiful and eclectic art student that seems to live in a completely different world than his. There are ups and downs and beautiful moments that made me squeal with delight as the story was told. I thought it was so cute Doug gave Connie some flowers in an Erlenmeyer flask! I thought it was a great read. I won't spoil it but the ending did make me a tad sad, but it was a reasonable ending that depicts what is more plausible to happen in real life.

[Thom Mckiernan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Audiobook. Good story even if the characters were a bit stereotypical. Made me laugh a few times with the rambling thoughts of the main character. However, it was spoiled a bit by him not being a very nice person and a few "ok boomer" moments. I don't think he learnt any lessons by the end of it which was dissapointing. I think I'm always more critical of audio books than I would be reading or watching a film/tv show. The narrator was pretty good at the various voices compared to most of the other fiction ones I've listened to, so that was a nice change.

[Joe Goodman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is for anyone who has ever had a dad. I picked this up in Tesco maybe ten years after I read (and loved) One Day. In some ways it speaks to the same themes - coming of age, social class, disillusionment - but this time from the perspective of a dad who’s already lived it. It was a great book to start the year and one I would recommend to anyone who has ever had, or met, a father.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve loved reading this book. Picked it up at a second hand shop, unsure what to expect. And honestly, it made me want to read as quickly as I could to get to the end. It’s heartwarming and relatable and funny.

[Puck Janssen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Big recommendation. A very heartwarming book, but sad at the same time. A fascinating projection of a family with its struggles.

[Carolyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audiobook

[Rob Butler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Man, Albie is a bit of a shit head. But some lessons to be learned here in how to be a better father and husband.

[Maureen Curran-Dorsano · Rating 4 out of 5]

A different kind of read. The narrator retells his life, particularly his marriage and family, in a book that is humorous, joyful, sad, poignant and ultimately bittersweet. I loved the audio book.