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A must read if you’ve read and loved One Day in December, Mhairi McFarlane and Netflix’s smash hit show Love SickA gorgeously romantic and hilariously funny rom com about love in all its forms, the power of friendship and f*cking up in your 20s…Boy meets girls…Alex Bradley can't help but feel that life is rather passing him by. And not just life – promotions, invitations, romance; the girl he loves only has eyes for his flatmate and his 9-5 job as the Immigration department skivvy is slowly numbing his soul. Until he meets Nadia.Girl meets boy…Nadia Osipova is running out of time. With no money, no lawyer and a totally fictitious boyfriend, she’s got one last summer and one last appeal before the British government deport her back home.Girl gets deported?It's going to be a bumpy ride, one she's dragging her new friend Alex along for. As Nadia races through a list of all her favourite London adventures, for what may be the last time, Alex can’t help but start to see the city, and his life, through Nadia’s eyes.From hazy summer days on the Common and heady nights in Soho’s basement bars, to twilight walks along the Southbank, will Alex realise what he’s got before it’s too late?Funny, addictive and always honest, this is a love letter to London, friendship and the unexpected from the author of the bestselling The Best Thing I Never Had.
Alex Bradley's life feels stagnant until he meets Nadia, a woman facing deportation who pulls him into her last summer of London adventures. Alex, stuck in a dead-end job and watching the woman he loves fall for his flatmate, finds his world shifting as Nadia, with no money and a fake boyfriend, races against time before being sent back home. As Nadia revisits her favorite London spots for what might be the last time, Alex begins to see his city and his own life through her eyes, navigating hazy summer days and heady nights.
The premise sets up a charming and humorous exploration of late twenties life, focusing on the power of friendship and the serendipity of love. The narrative appears to be driven by the ticking clock of Nadia's potential deportation, creating a sense of urgency that contrasts with Alex's initial inertia. The author's previous work suggests a style that is both funny and honest, likely making this a feel-good read centered on the vibrant backdrop of London. The comparison to 'One Day in December' and Mhairi McFarlane indicates a focus on relatable characters and romantic entanglements.
Page Count:
284
Publication Date:
2017-02-28
Publisher:
One More Chapter
ISBN-10:
0008139644
ISBN-13:
9780008139643
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