Book Review - One Life by Rebecca Frayn

 

 

 

Rose and Johnny are a modern couple, a career couple. But suddenly - unexpectedly - Johnny's desire for commitment and a child brings them to an abrupt and painful crossroads. To save their relationship Rose, an ambitious photographer still struggling for recognition, reluctantly concedes - only to discover that achieving parenthood is far harder than either of them had bargained on. Unflinchingly honest, ONE LIFE is a heart-stoppingly poignant and compelling exploration of womanhood and its most basic compulsion; the desire for children.


Having read Sarah Rayners book 'The Two Week Wait' (link below) I was a bit unsure about reading this version of almost the same thing. However it's a thin book and I wanted something quick to read while injuring a long journey.
It was just the ticket, shallow story lines are great you swallowed me into the world, so I don't have to think about the real world or tax my thought process. The main people are the couple Rose and Johnny, needless to say I couldn't relate to either so when things took awkward turns unlike Sarah's character which have a more personal feel to them

Sadly I can see some major writing issues, Rebecca goes from being totally non to over descriptive in places, especially the scene when she is walking a horse walk down the road! It is however nice, light, quick and a little though provoking.

Amazon book review for One Life:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Life-Rebecca-Frayn/dp/141650270X/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1394885657&sr=8-3&keywords=one+life


Amazon book review for The Two Week Wait:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Week-Wait-Sarah-Rayner-ebook/dp/B006Z9SNG8/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1

Clever Idea For A Up Cycle

 

I think I might try this!