What a rollercoaster ‘The Book Of Us’ actually is! I think I have encountered every emotion I have while reading this brilliantly written book.
It tells the story of Loll and Cass who were best friends at University but have lost touch due to an incident that meant they drifted away from each other. They were the total meaning of chalk and cheese, Cass the extrovert and Loll the introvert. Loll receives a letter from Cass explaining that she is dying so Loll decides to visit. She discovers that Loll has a daughter and she wants their friendship back. They decide to do things they planned to do all them years ago.
A story of friendship, love and loyalty, but also grief, written with such intensity the strength of the emotions almost jumping off the page, with such beautifully crafted characters you cannot help to be involved. I was torn apart in some ways reading this but it made for a memorable read and I will never forget Cass and Loll.
Thanks to Rachels Random Resources for allowing me to be a part of this blog tour for The Book Of Us by Andrea Michael.
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