A review by melissa125
The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver

4.0

I understand why some won’t enjoy this. It tends to be quite slow and not a great deal happens in terms of plot points. It’s a quiet little book about grief.

However. There is something about the style and feeling of this book that is so British that makes me feel at home instantly. The story is not wild but it made me hold my breath anyway, feeling desperately sad and the hope that begins to peek through the darkness.

This isn’t a romance. Not really. I liked how this book showed so many different types of relationships; familial, professional, romantic. The relationships with a few strangers were also beautiful.

I loved it. The only reason it isn’t a five star is the beginning didn’t grab me like the rest did.

4 stars.