An absorbing, twisting, uneasy reflection of a marriage, as it is being lived with an untold secret at its heart. Kate and Paul have been married for ten years, as they celebrate their anniversary Kate looks back to the time they met as children, and to what could lie ahead in their future. Holly Seddon has become a must-read author for me, each book has had different themes, even edged into different genres, yet the undeniable authenticity of each really shines through. Her writing feels heartfelt, honest, and she has the ability to create such tangible characters, I could turn to them, talk to them, explore their thoughts and feelings. I felt as though Kate was being candid as she spoke, yet information arrives gradually, slowly revealing truths, creating a feeling of uncertainty, building tension. I found myself holding my breath as the ending neared, wanting to know, yet almost afraid to reach for the answers. ‘Love Will Tear Us Apart’ is a cracking read, stimulating, engaging and also rather beautiful, I loved it.
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A wonderful novel that delves deeply into the different relationships we form throughout our lives, and explores the different versions of 'family' we can truly achieve.
The synopsis I read about this book did not do it justice at all. I was expecting a simplistic novel full of cliches and a predictive story line. However, this is an amazing book which I devoured as quickly as I could. Kate and Paul are childhood friends who (as the book's summary outlines) make a pact to marry each other if they are still single when they are 30. Their story is told through different eras, and moves easily between them all without losing the reader. Kate comes from a financially wealthy family but has absent parents, whereas Paul has loving parents but their dysfunctional marriage impacts on him.
The novel is funny, engaging and deeply sad at times, with fully formed characters and an ending I could not guess.... Read Full Review
This is a lovely story which will make great holiday reading. It's well-written and draws the reader in, so you really care what happens to the main characters.
What's the secret that Kate is carrying around in her pocket? All will be revealed but not until the end of the book. It's a tale of love, friendship and family and how families are more than shared blood. The author explores the relationships between Kate and her family and brings home to the reader how childhood shapes adults and can even have repercussions much further down the family tree. The narrative moves seamlessly between past and present describing how Kate and Paul have arrived at the current point in their shared history. Unlike many authors who use this device, Holly Seddon does not confuse the reader and the story is told clearly and concisely by Kate although it would have been interesting to hear Paul's point of view.... Read Full Review
This is a carefully written book which allows you to connect with the characters and keeps you guessing until the end. It explores what love really means.
I felt like I could really relate to this book. Not in the way that the subject of the story is going through some unsettling times! But the fact that her life was constantly referenced to childhood and adolescent times when I could say, yes, I remember that film, that book, that song! It really connected me to the story and when Kate is fearful about the week ahead I felt gripped to know her story and the impending outcome. I felt all of the characters in the story were carefully constructed and I grew to care for them as the story unfolded. Kate and Paul are both vividly described and honestly portrayed with their faults included.... Read Full Review
