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A review by katiemack
The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver
4.0
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
While this book was similar to Silver's debut One Day in December, I liked this one better (though I read it just as quickly!).
For me, this book held more meaning; Silver's slow-burn style of writing pairs well with Lydia's navigating her grief after the death of her fiance. As in One Day in December, the side characters are incredibly detailed and are fleshed out as well as Lydia herself (occasionally at the expense of Lydia's character development); it made Lydia's progression feel more concrete.
One warning: don't read this in a public place...I teared up several times.
While this book was similar to Silver's debut One Day in December, I liked this one better (though I read it just as quickly!).
For me, this book held more meaning; Silver's slow-burn style of writing pairs well with Lydia's navigating her grief after the death of her fiance. As in One Day in December, the side characters are incredibly detailed and are fleshed out as well as Lydia herself (occasionally at the expense of Lydia's character development); it made Lydia's progression feel more concrete.
One warning: don't read this in a public place...I teared up several times.