I finished reading The Flatshare yesterday. It took me nearly 10 days to complete this book and it was totally worth the time.
The story is about Tiffy and Leon who decide to do a flat share in a single bedroom apartment. Tiffy works as an editor of DIY genre books and Leon is a nurse. The story starts off with Tiffy moving in to Leon's flat as a tenant after having dealt with a messy breakup. And as a part of the contract, they are not supposed to see each other in person. So, they interact via Post It notes. This aspect adds so much warmth to the story and finally in the middle of the book the protagonists end up meeting as the circumstance demands for it. Both Tiffy and Leon are warm and huggable characters filled with kindness and love. The story does have a predictable ending and the supporting characters, Tiffy's friend and Leon's patients and brother add all the more warmth and fun to the story.
The language was simple and eloquent and I liked the flow of the story. It was precise and unique because of the first part of the story. The descriptions of the scenes and people were rich with imagery. I am going to give this book a 4/5.
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"Double bedroom in sunny one-bed Stockwell flat, rent £350 per month including bills. Available immediately, for six months minimum. Flat (and room/is to share with twenty-seven-year-old palliative care nurse who works nights and is away weekends. Only ever in the flat 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday. All yours the rest of the time! Perfect for someone with 9 to 5 job. To view, contact L. Twomey... "Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 April 2019
Tiffy Moore's manipulative boyfriend, Justin, has left her for another woman so she is flat-hunting in London. Her niche publishing job (crocheting books by up-and-coming author Katherin) doesn't pay minimum wage so, despite concern from workmate Racheland friends Gerty (a criminal lawyer) and Mo (a psychologist) she rents L. (Leon) Twomey's flat. Leon's brother, Richie, is in gaol for an armed robbery he didn't commit and girlfriend Kay, is non-to supportive. Big-hearted, Leon is also trying to track-down elderly knitting-fiend, Mr Prior's wartime lover, 'Johhny White' in the short time Mr Prior has left whilst looking after poorly, but sparky, Holly.
Via post-it note conversations in the flat they share but are never in at the same time, Leon and Tiffy become friends chatting and offering advice about their lives. When Richie's appeal is not going well it is Tiffy who steps up to help winning a newly single Leon over.
I read this from its publication date and over the Easter weekend that followed. A joyous romcom novel (which won me over despite not being my favourite genre) that matched the bright and sunny weather. Tiffy and Leon are genuinely lovely people dealing with difficult circumstances and thrown together just when they need it. A charming love story that is well worth a read.
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Loved it. Read in less than 24 hours - simply couldn’t stop. Joyful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 April 2019Verified Purchase
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Best book ive read for this year!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 May 2019Verified Purchase
Best book ive read for this year!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 May 2019
I pre-ordered this in hopes it was good but like many others i was apprehensive. Im a busy beauty therapist that tends to work 12hours most days so when i got the flu i took all opportunity and read this book in a full day, i kid you not I COULD NOT put it down at all! Brilliant unique storyline and each character is perfectly described and everything about it was hilarious yet emotional. Was genuinely sad finishing this book, hoping theres more even though this is only the first! Ps my photo is clearly edited to match the theme for my instagram aesthetic (@farrelleoo11)
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 May 2019
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