Overall, The Two Lives of Lydia Bird is a book worth picking up if you’re in the mood for a good cry but with a hopeful ending. “The Two Lives of Lydia Bird” by Josie Silver. I really recommend this book, even though it’s different from Silver’s other work, because it has all of the elements to make it a really good romance/coming of age story. On Lydia’s twenty-eighth birthday, Freddie died in a car accident. After the unexpected death of Lydia’s fiancé, she discovers that with the aid of sleeping pills, she can visit a world in which he didn’t die. . The build-up was excellent – though slightly too long – but the resolution was very abrupt. They have all contributed significantly to the plot. How Lydia finally realizes that with all its pain, reality is better than the dream, is what I really liked about the novel. Because there’s someone in her new life, her real life, who wants her to stay. I love how you talked about this (especially since you haven’t read her other book). 1; Spell on Wheels Vol. Get updates on posts. To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. Call me a hopeless romantic, or a sucker for the friends to lovers trope, but I think they were the only ones to know what they really went through in the year following Freddie’s death, and they were really good for each other, I have to admit that. ( Log Out /  On the night of Lydia’s 27th birthday, Freddie is killed in an auto accident - while Jonah is unscathed. Lydia’s journey is heartbreaking, but it is also inspiring in so many ways.
She has a beautiful British accent, and her voice is captivating. More By and About This Author. However, I can see how you can pick it up, expecting something light and frothy, and being slammed like a Mack truck by the emotions this books elicit.

So, why drag it out over a year. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. We use cookies to make your experience better. Unfortunately, those skips coincide with character development, so there are times where there’s Telling and not a lot of Showing of character development. Review: The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver, Lydia and Freddie. “The Two Lives of Lydia Bird” by Josie Silver Synopsis: Written with Josie Silver’s trademark warmth and wit, The Two Lives of Lydia Bird is a powerful and thrilling love story about the what-ifs that arise at life’s crossroads, and what happens when one woman is given a miraculous chance to answer them. We won’t spam you, we promise! Things felt disjointed and poorly explained. Every five years? But then something inexplicable happens, which gives her another chance at her old life with Freddie. Born as a book lover, my blog is completely dedicated to writing book reviews. Freddie and Lydia.

One of my favorite movies is Sliding Doors. Now we are both adults, he’s a man, and he’s been with me through everything.” And then she finally falls asleep. Beautifully written - have tissues ready. However, I'm still disappointed with the end and wish we could have read about a few more joyful moments. Thank you for joining the chat! Freddie was a significant part of Lydia’s life, and as she explores and rekindles relationships/friendships without Freddie, her struggle to relate is evident. is a powerful and thrilling love story about the what-ifs that arise at life’s crossroads, and what happens when one woman is given a miraculous chance to answer them. There's a problem loading this menu right now. ( Log Out /  Read 4,110 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. All opinions, however, are completely my own. She’s a fleshed-out character, with distinct motivations and thought processes. Just send a semi-regular round up of reviews, things we find interesting, and Shannon’s beauty recommendations. One impossible choice. I liked Sliding Doors a lot and expected something in a similar vein. Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2020. And yes, do keep tissues handy. Thanks so much for your support. But she was wrong. So poignant, so lyrical, so thought-provoking, with and ending that left me smiling through my tears. They’d been together for more than a decade and Lydia thought their love was indestructible. Lydia and Freddie. I really wanted to enjoy this novel, however it missed the mark for a few reasons. But then something inexplicable happens that gives her another chance at her old life with Freddie. I would rate this book a magical five out of five stars. Disabling it will result in some disabled or missing features. But Lydia’s world turns upside down when Freddie dies on her 28th birthday because of a car accident. She was so strong.

But she was wrong.
Lydia and Freddie. Also, when you click links to purchase a product, SFOL might get a cut of your purchase. As I read I was disappointed. I hope that today is going awesome for you. But then something inexplicable happens that gives her another chance at her old life with Freddie. But all that dreaming comes to a sudden and agonizing halt when Freddie is killed in a car accident, leaving Lydia adrift and alone. Title: The Two Lives of Lydia Bird Author: Josie Silver Publishing House: Penguin Books (UK) Genre: Romance Synopsis: Lydia and Freddie.

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