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The Day We Disappeared/Lucy Robinson This book is marvellous. It's so much more than a well-written romance.This story follows two characters, both with interesting backgrounds that set them apart from typical romance characters and make us want to continue reading. In the first half, I was a little confused by small references and details; however, these were foreshadowing and ended up being really poignant despite my initial confusion. Booth story lines were believable and easy to read without seeming predictable. There's also a mysterious small child.There are a lot of references towards English books about horses; however, it was easy enough to infer what these signified. Kate, who goes to work in a stable, lacks knowledge about horse things, which is actually great because it means as readers we can dive in with her and learn about the field as she did.I got really emotionally invested in both characters really quickly and was completely captivated the rest of the way through. There is a twist at the end that makes this book mind-blowing and thought provocative and I was extremely impressed. I read the book purely based on the title, so I definitely wasn't expecting the twist.I highly recommend this book. It's perfect for anyone looking for an easy read that will absorb them, but also perfect for people who like to think… (meer)

This book is marvellous. It's so much more than a well-written romance.

This story follows two characters, both with interesting backgrounds that set them apart from typical romance characters and make us want to continue reading. In the first half, I was a little confused by small references and details; however, these were foreshadowing and ended up being really poignant despite my initial confusion. Booth story lines were believable and easy to read without seeming predictable. There's also a mysterious small child.

There are a lot of references towards English books about horses; however, it was easy enough to infer what these signified. Kate, who goes to work in a stable, lacks knowledge about horse things, which is actually great because it means as readers we can dive in with her and learn about the field as she did.

I got really emotionally invested in both characters really quickly and was completely captivated the rest of the way through. There is a twist at the end that makes this book mind-blowing and thought provocative and I was extremely impressed. I read the book purely based on the title, so I definitely wasn't expecting the twist.

I highly recommend this book. It's perfect for anyone looking for an easy read that will absorb them, but also perfect for people who like to think.… (meer)

Kate is running away from her life. The stress of her life in Dublin has prompted some sort of a breakdown, or a burnout, she wants a complete break from that. So here she is, in Somerset, in an eventing yard, trying to pretend that she knows something, anything about horses. Luckily for her Becca does know about horses and takes Kate under her wing as she tries to keep her job for the demanding Mark Waverley.

In London Annie has been trying to escape her past for years. She has serious trust issues and anxiety problems. She hangs out with her small group of friends and tries to get through life as best she can. Occasionally it all gets too much for her and she has to get away, usually to head off backpacking through Asia.

I can’t say too much more because the events are key to this book. I’m not going to risk spoiling anything, in my opinion even the tagline Show Spoiler ▼ (to read spoiler bits you'll have to visit my blog : http://www.susanhatedliterature.net/2015/05/the-day-we-disappeared/ )

goes too far, I mean why make that the centre of the story and have people start to speculate before they’ve even read the book. Although maybe other people like the whole speculation side of a book, I much prefer to uncover what the author reveals as they reveal it, not some marketing person.

And I loved this book. Loved it. I had only read that blog post about it, so didn’t know much about it, had never read the author before, but I loved it. Both Kate and Annie were so wonderfully written, as were all the supporting characters. Sure, you know, almost as soon as you meet him Show Spoiler ▼

is not going to turn out to be a good guy, it wouldn’t be much of a story if that was the case. Chekhov’s gun and all that.

And it is the characters that make this story work so well. Character over plot for me every time, although, in fairness, this book has both things going for it. At the heart of the book is a story all about dealing with loss and grief, and learning how to move forward in your life. It isn’t always easy, and it takes some people longer than others, but moving forward, once you can, is what life is about.

It is funny, and sad, and bits made me cry. It also has horses. What more could you possibly want in a book?… (meer)

Enjoyed every page of it.
Wonderfully written, lots of humour, the characters are interesting, coming with traits that are pursuit throughout the book -- the story is well-paced throughout, no lapses towards the end. I loved the main character, Fran, I could relate to her a lot. And Stefania was so well-written, I could 'hear' her Slavic accent whenever she spoke.
There were a few moments of "I want to smacked the protagonist with her own book" for pigheadedness, there where scenes that made me laugh out loud (or snort with laughter).

I really enjoyed this book.

PS: For a "lingo-stickler" like me, I did not stumble across any typos, wrong words or grammar accidents. That made a change, too.… (meer)