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A review by mick84
The Man I Think I Know by Mike Gayle
4.0
I was a bit sceptical at the start. It didn't really pull me in. It seemed strange to have alternating chapters for the two main characters. After a couple of chapters about each of them, it was clear why it was set this way and I was hooked.
I had the privilege of reading the majority of this book sat lakeside on the beautiful Lake Windermere with the sun beaming and birds singing only interupted briefly to wave the customary hello to the passengers on the Lake Cruise passing us by. I may have also had a glass of Prosecco on occasions.
However back to the book. It is a tale of two. Two different yet similar people. Two that were once closer but drifted away. Two that's thought paths wouldn't cross. Two unlikely friends.
It has moments of joy then sadness, highs then lows, new then old and keeps your emotions on tenter hooks throughout. The journey these two men take is inspiring. They take on challenges together, giving each other the strength to finally take them on solo.
Life can be difficult, but with the right person at your side, anything is possible.
I had the privilege of reading the majority of this book sat lakeside on the beautiful Lake Windermere with the sun beaming and birds singing only interupted briefly to wave the customary hello to the passengers on the Lake Cruise passing us by. I may have also had a glass of Prosecco on occasions.
However back to the book. It is a tale of two. Two different yet similar people. Two that were once closer but drifted away. Two that's thought paths wouldn't cross. Two unlikely friends.
It has moments of joy then sadness, highs then lows, new then old and keeps your emotions on tenter hooks throughout. The journey these two men take is inspiring. They take on challenges together, giving each other the strength to finally take them on solo.
Life can be difficult, but with the right person at your side, anything is possible.