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A review by emeraldreviews
The Space Between Us by Doug Johnstone
5.0
A road trip story like no other! The beautiful story of human connection will have you considering your life and those around you in a magnificent way…Oh… and you’ll also adore and be smitten with Sandy! I know I am!
Doug Johnstone steps out of his crime writing comfort zone to entrust his first Sci-Fi vision. WOW does he deliver! The Space Between Us featured on ‘Between The Covers’ with Sara Cox on BBC Two and you can see why! The writing is stunning. The story is gripping and beautiful and the characters rich and captivating.
The whole way through the story I found myself actively rooting for what is essentially a band of misfits harbouring an alien. It sounds crazy and far-fetched but it could happen! This is a sci-fi story for everyone. Even if you have never read sci-fi before, Doug will gently guide you through. A natural blending with his normal genre, crime, ensures that the book is going to be a staple for every bookshelf.
There were moments in this book that were truly touching. Watch out for the moment that Ava first connects with Sandy, it brought a tear to my eye…truly. The whole novel is ultimately about human connection and the beauty of such connections.
The Space Between Us is a beautiful, touching book that needs to be read by everyone! It will burrow into your soul and stay there. Thank you Orenda Books for the review copy.
Doug Johnstone steps out of his crime writing comfort zone to entrust his first Sci-Fi vision. WOW does he deliver! The Space Between Us featured on ‘Between The Covers’ with Sara Cox on BBC Two and you can see why! The writing is stunning. The story is gripping and beautiful and the characters rich and captivating.
The whole way through the story I found myself actively rooting for what is essentially a band of misfits harbouring an alien. It sounds crazy and far-fetched but it could happen! This is a sci-fi story for everyone. Even if you have never read sci-fi before, Doug will gently guide you through. A natural blending with his normal genre, crime, ensures that the book is going to be a staple for every bookshelf.
There were moments in this book that were truly touching. Watch out for the moment that Ava first connects with Sandy, it brought a tear to my eye…truly. The whole novel is ultimately about human connection and the beauty of such connections.
The Space Between Us is a beautiful, touching book that needs to be read by everyone! It will burrow into your soul and stay there. Thank you Orenda Books for the review copy.