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May 7, 2020 · July 6, 2020. Nothing But Blue Sky by Kathleen MacMahon. David's wife, Mary Rose, died in tragic circumstances and a couple of years later he returns to Aiguaclara where they holidayed together every year. There follows his reflection on their life together, from first meeting to her untimely death, interspersed with current day events.
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May 30, 2021 · Nothing But Blue Sky is a precise and tender story of love in marriage - a gripping examination of what binds couples together and of what keeps them apart. My Thoughts: Nothing But Blue Sky is a beautiful portrayal of love, marriage and bereavement.
Jul 31, 2020 · Nothing But Blue Sky is an acutely observed portrait of a relationship and a story of survival, of endurance and ultimately of discovering that it is still possible to find some level of happiness ...
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Oct 30, 2020 · Nothing But Blue Sky is a contemplative and soulful read, a tender exploration of love, a sensitively handled study of bereavement. We all lose people we love in our lives but the journey is a very unique one for each of us. A really special book and one I recommend to all, Nothing But Blue Sky is a challenging read but also very rewarding. An ...
Really enjoyed this book, aside from the Brexit digs (unnecessary). I didn't like the main character at all; thought he was a bit of a chode, but this is at odds with the fact that he is grieving and I felt sorry for him. It's an excellent portrayal of grief and an interesting insight into a marriage.
Jul 2, 2024 · I’d never had a blind date with a book so – along with a small stack of other novels – I decided to risk it. As soon as I arrived home, I carefully slit open the brown paper and slid the surprise book out. I’d imagined it was Maggie O’Farrell but the writer was someone I hadn’t heard of.
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Apr 27, 2021 · Well I had heard nothing of this book or author until it was listed in the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2021 longlist… I devoured this book in one sitting yesterday. An absolutely superb read, which I have already recommended on to family and friends. I am now desperate to see this land on the shortlist for the prize. Completely recommended to ...
