The HusbandMichael is in an unhappy marriage with his wife, Maggie, who has become bitter with her life and has turned into a drunk. As the years tick by, Michael’s life becomes more desperate and lonelier. Every day at lunchtime, he sees a woman he feels is the love for him, but lacks the courage to approach her.But then everything starts to unravel when he receives a book from an old man which tells him his life story. This is when everything changed for him.The WifeUnbeknownst to Michael, Maggie has also received a book telling her of her future. Frightened and uncertain as to how she can save her marriage, Maggie turns to alcohol to forget, before realising there is only one path she can take to save her marriage.Which is to keep Michael by her side at any cost…
Lorraine DeSousa was born in Cheshire, England. This is the second book she has published, her first book Delusions came out last year to five star reviews. She has also published a few poems in small poetry anthologies, and has loved writing since she was a child. Lorraine now lives in The Algarve with her partner and her dogs.
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Both for those readers who already dipped into “Delusions,” Lorraine
DeSousa’s debut novel, as well as for those who only now start to
discover her gripping tales, on the other hand, this volume contains
a genuine and beautifully penned storyline.
When I read the first book, I was impressed mainly by the
intriguing and complex characters Mrs DeSousa managed to create.
Today, with “This Life” in front of me, I discover a completely
different book; it is something else, neither worse, nor better. Just
different. Published two years after her 2022 debut, it is not less than
another amazing creative display of fireworks of all colours filling
the scene: imagination, originality, elegance, impeccable research,
and a very well-conducted modern narrative, along with Mrs
DeSousa’s already proven mastery of observation. A few twists and
turns, that nobody could see coming, kindly make the story even
more credible.
Featuring simple but beautiful sentences, and a touch of magic,
“This Life” is an original true-to-life, but refined tale that captures
glimpses of a love journey, with endearment as the very own essence
of our builds as mortal parts of humankind. Absolutely full of life
lessons, and a very well-written love story, the book is suitable for
readers starting at the age of 16, but is particularly helpful for young
adults since they can gain a lot of insight from other people’s
mistakes. When unhappy with yesterday, go for something different
today; it is never too late to find true Love. – seems to be the familiar
founding adage of the book.
Two more thoughts -just two pennies’ worth- before I let you
enjoy the read for yourselves:
• I discovered that the author’s main talent is not writing,
but driving. Yes, she is slowly driving the readers into the story, until
they become part of it; and even if they cannot change the course of
(past, present, or future) events, they are all there, next to the
characters and live through their experiences - happy or miserable,
sane or mad, valiant or weakling, serene or exasperated, and much
more than that.
• Almost instantaneously, the way how Lorraine DeSousa
managed to build the narrative reminded me of the strongly marked
rhythm in Maurice Ravel’s Boléro. The same gradual crescendo of the
main theme, love, as the instrumentation grows throughout the
book. Therefore, besides being readable, “This Life” has also the
unique virtue of being a very pleasantly danceable book.
In keeping with these being few words, the purpose is nothing else
but to arouse readers’ curiosity, so they want to keep reading the
book until the very last page. I am afraid I disappointed those in
search of any kind of comfort offered by spoilers, but I tried not to
ruin the pleasure of reading for all the others.
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Do you believe in fate and destiny or do you believe that we create our own future?
Either way This life will challenge your beliefs. This is a cleverly written tale of how our lives are intertwined with those around us. It raises thought provoking questions such as would knowing your own future change the way that you behave? And can our actions change the destiny of others?
The twist at the end left me wanting to know more about this character.
A thoroughly well written book by this author.
I am looking forward to reading more books from this author.
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