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Al Stewart,

Claire Davis

Start date: February 20, 2019

Finish date: February 23, 2019

Discussion: Buddy Reads

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Feb 24, 2019 Diana rated it really liked it

I really struggled with the first quarter of this book, but after reading several reviews stating that it does get better, I pushed through. I did enjoy the second half, which was a really sweet story about two people struggling with life, but find each other at the perfect time.

I did enjoy the second half, especially the ending. I adored both Luke and Rob, and Luke’s father was the sweetest.

After I finished the book, I went back and read the beginning again, and it made more sense to me the 2n ...more

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Nov 19, 2022 Sheri rated it it was amazing

Shelves: still-smiling, luv-2-reread, ya, oh-so-british

Why can humans swim but not fly?
Isn't flying basically swimming in the air??
This sweet short story is a rare sparkling gem.
I felt like I was floating, then swimming, in the clouds.
I held my breath.
I gasped for air.
I sailed through the pages.
Fish are buoyant in the water. Birds are not buoyant in the air.
But do you know what is?
Hot air balloons. Yeah, they really are.

Patience is key.
The reward is tremendous.
Rob and Luke are...a "one-of-a-kind" pair.
They both have fallen but are rising. ...more

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