A review by bluefairybug
The days of our birth by Charlie Laidlaw

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted

5.0

They say you should never judge a book by its cover, and that is definitely true in this case! I honestly wouldn't have looked twice at this in a shop.  But the blurb grabbed me, and I'm so glad I gave it a chance. Because it was so good! 

I really liked Sarah and Peter. I loved the longevity of their friendship, life long friends are rare and special (I've been friends with my best friend for about 34 years!) 

Charlie has a really unique and comedic writing style. I laughed out loud more than once, which earned me some odd looks in Costa! I particularly loved 6 year old Peter's description of how birthday cake made by your mum tastes. 

This was a story about friendship and how that shifts and changes over the years.  I found it to be realistic, believable and honest.  

This is my first book by the author, but I'll definitely be working my way through his back catalogue.