Sweet Sorrow

By David Nicholls,

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“A tale of first love that hits all the right notes . . . [it] just might be the sweetest book to brighten your late summer.” —The Washington Post 

"Dazzles with wit.”—People  

From the bestselling author of One Day comes a bittersweet and brilliantly funny coming-of-age tale about the heart-stopping…

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Why read it?

1 author picked Sweet Sorrow as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I love this book, a beautiful celebration of young love set in the summer 1997.

It’s easy to identify with Charlie Lewis, his failed school career and his shambolic home life. He meets the rich and privileged Fran Fisher, whose background is totally different from his. The contrast between them is beautifully drawn and I felt for Charlie as he tentatively moved towards a girl he feels is out of his reach. His insecurity is moving.

The Romeo & Juliet link which is obvious from the title is well handled, enriching without being intrusive. There’s a heart-rending sense of nostalgia…

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