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4.0
I can across this book a couple of years ago in a book shop. I didn't buy it but it stuck in my head as something I might like to read. Then last month it was one of Amazon's monthly deals so I thought why not.
And, what a result, I really enjoyed it. Funny and sad in equal measure, 'Head for the Edge, Keep Walking' is about a thirtysomething who feels stuck in her life whilst all of her friends' lives keep moving forward. Jill is not nearly as stuck as she'd like to believe and there is a real journey there even if is more about self realisation than physical adventure. Jill perfectly describes the isolation of what she's feeling and the way her friendships change feels completely natural. There are no good guys or bad guys in this, it's just about growing and changing but it manages to do that without ever being corny or overly sentimental. I'm hoping to read more by Kate Tough soon.
Also, a postscript, as someone who lives in Glasgow, I found this the perfect setting for this story.
And, what a result, I really enjoyed it. Funny and sad in equal measure, 'Head for the Edge, Keep Walking' is about a thirtysomething who feels stuck in her life whilst all of her friends' lives keep moving forward. Jill is not nearly as stuck as she'd like to believe and there is a real journey there even if is more about self realisation than physical adventure. Jill perfectly describes the isolation of what she's feeling and the way her friendships change feels completely natural. There are no good guys or bad guys in this, it's just about growing and changing but it manages to do that without ever being corny or overly sentimental. I'm hoping to read more by Kate Tough soon.
Also, a postscript, as someone who lives in Glasgow, I found this the perfect setting for this story.
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