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The Light We Lost

The Light We Lost, Book 1

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The Light We Lost

By: Jill Santopolo
Narrated by: Jill Santopolo
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‘Santopolo is a true master of matters of the heart.’ Taylor Jenkins Reid

'This book kept me up at night … did not disappoint' Reese Witherspoon

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EVERY LOVE STORY HAS A BEGINNING…

11th September 2001. Lucy and Gabe meet in New York on a day that will change their lives – and the world – forever. As the city burns behind them, they kiss for the very first time.

Over the next thirteen years they are torn apart, then brought back together, time and time again. It’s a journey of dreams, of desires, of jealousy, of forgiveness – and above all, love.

And as Lucy is faced with a devastating choice, she wonders whether their love is a matter of destiny or chance.

…WHAT IF THIS IS HOW THEIR STORY ENDS?

This devastatingly romantic novel about the enduring power of love, with its shocking, unforgettable ending, is perfect for fans of One Day and Talking at Night.

©2017 Jill Santopolo (P)2017 Random House Audio Coming of Age Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Romance Women's Fiction Heartfelt

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Critic reviews

‘This book kept me up at night, turning the pages to find out, and the ending did not disappoint.’ Reese Witherspoon

‘A stunning book, perfect and unputdownable.’ Jill Mansell

‘Emotional and heartbreaking.’ Sarah Morgan

‘An epic love story.’ Prima Magazine

‘A one-sitting kind of book. Fans of One Day by David Nicholls will love this.’ Stylist Magazine

‘Your new tearjerker has arrived: Fans of Me Before You and One Day will love/weep over this elegant novel.’ New York Post

‘Heart-wrenching yet beautiful.’ US Weekly

‘An affecting and beautifully-written story about love and missed chances, and how global events can change the course of a single person's life.’ Julie Cohen

‘A heart-wrenching love story… impossible for the reader to put the damned book down!’ Irish Independent
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This was a truly beautiful, heartwarming, heartbreaking story with a simple narrative telling the story of a woman and her life and love in NYC. It was beautifully narrated by the author. A wonderful listen.

A simple story, beautifully told

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I found this really heartbreaking for Lucy when Gabe becomes brain dead 🥺🥺 and it was so upsetting

My review Sienna Russell

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I loved this book. Would not have chosen it but was part of Reece Witherspoon’s book club. Well written and well read.

Brilliant

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This book at times is American corny, but I still somehow made it to the end and even at times enjoyed it.
Much of the dialogue between the main characters is like listening to a straight to TV film. And, although being young is about being idealistic and making your mark in the world, I didn't like either of them and their constant wanging on 'I want to make a difference in this world' 'my art is so desperately important because I don't trust people to take the pictures that need to be taken in conflict zones'. Saying that, the scene setting was good, the storyteller on audible was great and I listened to the end and was somewhere deep down a little moved. Average. Don't go expecting better than average. unless you're American in which case this might totally rock your world.

Occasional cheese fest, but a light listen

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Just loved the book. So beautifully written and moving. Definitely recommend and you will love the narration as it feels so authentic

Wonderfully moving

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Can’t really judge the book because the narration was incredibly irritating. The worst case of vocal fry of I have ever heard . It was so bad I couldn’t concentrate on the story. By far and away the worst audiobook narration I have ever encountered. I’d go as far as saying to avoid this book at all costs or run the risk of screaming in public or wherever you normally listen to your audiobooks !

Awful narration

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If you think you found the light, then you will definately enjoy this book. So beautifully written!.

One of my best reads this summer

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Nice read but it felt like the writer got tired and wrapped it up in haste leaving a lot of questions left unanswered so I felt disappointed

ambiguous ending :(

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Great story but the audio book could’ve been greatly improved by a better reader. The authors narration is a little annoying at times. Would also like to have seen a final chapter wrapping up the second thread of the story with Darren.

Good story ruined by the author’s terrible reading

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I was addicted to this book as I felt the story had you guessing where it was going!

lovely story

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