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laura_hs's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
annieb26's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Death, Death of parent, Homophobia, Suicide, and Addiction
Moderate: Dementia, Drug use, Cancer, Drug abuse, and Vomit
Minor: Infidelity
kellylacey's review against another edition
3.0
I wouldn't read this book if you were prone to depression. I loved the way it was written and the message that it gives and yes you learn from it. However, it was a terribly sad read. I would read more by the author her writing style is very good. Just this time round the book is about coping with the death of a loved one.
shesnotthere's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks Goodreads for the great giveaway!!! One Moment, One Morning links the stories of three women affected by a tragic death on a commuter train. Each woman is at a pivotal moment in life: Anna struggling with an abusive alcoholic boyfriend, Lou trying to placate her a domineering mother, & Karen dealing with her husband's sudden death. The growing friendship between these three women allows each of them confront their issues. If anything, this novel will make you realize that life can turn on a dime. My heart went out to Karen as she was trying to explain to her children why their dad wasn't coming home anymore. Her self-doubt seemed extremely real to me.
I enjoyed this book immensely; it wasn't sappy or depressing as some books on the same subject are. It had enough humor & spirit to keep me wanting to read more. I will definitely recommend One Moment, One Morning to my book club & look forward to reading other novels by Ms. Rayner.
I enjoyed this book immensely; it wasn't sappy or depressing as some books on the same subject are. It had enough humor & spirit to keep me wanting to read more. I will definitely recommend One Moment, One Morning to my book club & look forward to reading other novels by Ms. Rayner.
judithdcollins's review against another edition
4.0
Having read UK author, Sarah Rayner for the first time with her latest book, “The Other Half”, (I loved); wanted to read some of her earlier books – as the initial attraction to “One Moment, One Morning.”
The title is true to its word, happened in one moment, one morning, a horrible tragedy, involving three women on a train to London when woman’s partner has a fatal heart attack and dies. Karen, the widow is left to deal with her loss and care for her young children. Anna (Karen’s best friend), is there to support her, and Lou (a witness) is not facing some facts about her own personal life.
As with “The Other Half”, “One Moment, One Morning” does not disappoint, as the talented author has a way of reaching down to the heart to bring life and loss to her characters with emotion and sensitivity. She has a way of captivating her readers from the first page to the end.
I highly recommend to any woman interested in loss, love, and friendship and being true to oneself. A strong theme to holding on to life, and no matter our loss, we can find the courage to move on through the support of friends and people who come into our lives through fate, at just the right time.
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The title is true to its word, happened in one moment, one morning, a horrible tragedy, involving three women on a train to London when woman’s partner has a fatal heart attack and dies. Karen, the widow is left to deal with her loss and care for her young children. Anna (Karen’s best friend), is there to support her, and Lou (a witness) is not facing some facts about her own personal life.
As with “The Other Half”, “One Moment, One Morning” does not disappoint, as the talented author has a way of reaching down to the heart to bring life and loss to her characters with emotion and sensitivity. She has a way of captivating her readers from the first page to the end.
I highly recommend to any woman interested in loss, love, and friendship and being true to oneself. A strong theme to holding on to life, and no matter our loss, we can find the courage to move on through the support of friends and people who come into our lives through fate, at just the right time.
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jendula's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed this story, especially the way the lives of the 3 women entertwined because of a single event on a morning commuter train. This was a good read, not grea,t and it was a bit slow and predictable.
wendiwoo1's review against another edition
1.0
The review on the cover of the book said, "You'll laugh. You'll cry..." I don't who laughed at this book, but whoever it was has a very sick sense of humor. Now, cry I did, for about the first 4 nights of reading it. I blubbered myself to sleep each night, and then after that went into a mind-numbing depression while plowing through page after page of nit-picky detail. I'm going to save my savvy literary critique for another book. This one made me want to throw out the Prozac and shout "Yippee!" when it ended. And, just to add, I'm pretty sure my husband hates the book because I have forced fish oils down his throat and made a dreaded doctor's appointment so he can schedule a stress test.
fros86's review against another edition
5.0
A thought-provoking, unputdownable read about friendship, grief and families. Highly recommended, though not one for suffering a recent berievement. An incredibly emotional read.
nglofile's review against another edition
4.0
I'm probably favorably disposed to any book that begins with someone people-watching on a morning commuter train, but this was much more absorbing than I expected. The characters are well-drawn, avoiding obvious types and demonstrating how we are all combinations of our strengths and insecurities. The story rises above the frequently-traveled ground of celebrating female friendship to resonate with how the best relationships both give and receive. Not perfect, but both perceptive and thought-provoking.
only vaguely spoilerish, but I'll hide to be safe:
only vaguely spoilerish, but I'll hide to be safe:
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That eulogy was wonderful. I still find myself thinking about what the widow's comments illustrate about marriage and character.fiddleysticks's review against another edition
3.0
I did like this book. I thought the story and its premise were interesting. I don't think it was the best execution of a good idea ever. There were places where I found the writing style a little forced and sometimes it was hard to tell the difference between the characters' voices. But overall a very interesting and enjoyable book.