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The Distance Between Us

The Sunday Times Bestseller from the Author of Hamnet

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The Distance Between Us

By: Maggie O'Farrell
Narrated by: Susie Riddell
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 Gripping, insightful and deft, THE DISTANCE BETWEEN US by Maggie O'Farrell is a haunting story of the way our families shape our lives, from the award-winning author of THIS MUST BE THE PLACE. It was a Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller (2005) and won the Somerset Maugham Award.

On a cold February afternoon, Stella catches sight of a man she hasn't seen for many years, but instantly recognises. Or thinks she does. At the same moment on the other side of the globe, in the middle of a crowd of Chinese New Year revellers, Jake realises that things are becoming dangerous.

They know nothing of one another's existence, but both Stella and Jake flee their lives: Jake in search of a place so remote it doesn't appear on any map, and Stella for a destination in Scotland, the significance of which only her sister, Nina, will understand.

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Maggie O’Farrell does it again. Every sentence a delight. Characters compelling - storyline gripping and deeply romantic.

Authentic, compelling, romantic

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A thoughtful and captivating love story which unfolds gradually as the characters become clear and their lives develop in tandem.

Captivating

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I usually love her books....some good moments and her writing is aways beautiful...just somehow underwhelming . not bad but the hand that first held mine is a cut above this

some good moments and her writing is aways beautiful...just somehow underwhelming

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A moving love story beautifully described. The changes in time can are a bit tricky and are probably easier to follow in print. Thoroughly enjoyed it!

Moving love story

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This is a good book, but it really shows the distance O’Farrell has come in her writing in nearly 20 years. The story is not quite there, the key elements are i steresti h but not mined in enough depth. I don’t really believe that the key characters had nearly enough time to develop the strength of their feelings. And the sisters relationship felt like there was so much more to be told. Everything get just not-quite-enough. Ah well I’m glad I’ve read all her others and adore her!

Early career

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