It’s been on my bookshelf for a while but I’ve only just got around to reading it. I also have Jodie Chapman’s second novel, Oh Sister, on my TBR pile but I decided to start with her debut. Another Life was the debut novel by Jodie Chapman, published in 2021. It was featured as a new release on series 2 of BBC’s Between the Covers. If you love sweet, sorrowful coming-of-age tales, you'll love this beautifully written debut * Heat *

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I was looking forward to reading this, but it wasn't what I was expecting. It is a bittersweet read. There are captivating, intricate characters who feel totally real... but it is also full of grief and longing and heart-wrenching mistakes. It is beautifully written with lots of poignant lines that make you pause and think. However I feel guilty recommending this kind of book because it's not a happy, light-hearted read. It is raw, gritty and real. It's like a grey, rainy day, but when you're safe indoors.

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A stunning one-that-got-away romance, this is an intricate story of love entwined with loss that will tug on your heartstrings . . . A beautiful piece of writing * Sunday Express *

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Anna and Laura were both interesting and loveable characters. I was filled with sadness as I read about the relationships they both had to endure with a self absorbed and apathetic man.

Another Life is so much more than a love story. It’s an exploration of grief, religion, families and expectations. These other themes add a depth to the story but none of it would have been so gripping if I didn’t care about the characters so much. We're delighted to present an extract from Another Life, the debut novel by Jodie Chapman, published by Michael Joseph. I was devastated to finish this book. It broke my heart, and if you're a fan of Sally Rooney, Another Life is something you'll want. The characters are real, the themes of grief, family and loss are so raw. Chapman is a master' Daily Record Born and raised in England, Jodie spent a decade as a photographer before returning to her first love of writing. She lives in Kent with her husband and three sons. Which great books on The Big Jubilee Read list are up for discussion on the new series of Between the Covers? 14 splendid reads for a Jubilee summer

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This beautiful tale of love, loss and sacrifice will break your heart . . . Perfectly captures the agony of falling in love' DAILY MAILThis is a novel about what it is like to live inside a prison of the mind and how to break out of it - if you can. Stunning. Written with such poignancy, full of nostalgia, unspoken longing and the agony of wrong turns -- Beth Morrey The characters are brought to life in a way that will leave you rooting for them. A touching tale about female friendship [and] finding strength when you need it most' GRAZIA Chapman w "Innym życiu" (tłum. Szymon Żuchowski) niezwykle sprawnie łączy przejmującą opowieść o dojrzewaniu, klasyczną "love story" w typie nowoczesnego "Romea i Julii". A modern day Atonement meets David Nicholls. Beautifully written - I couldn't put it down -- Emma Gannon

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The book provided an interesting look at religion and though it was never named, Anna was clearly a Jehovah’s Witness. Anna’s story highlighted that a person isn’t just one thing and people can’t be defined by their religion or relationship. Another Life by Jodie Chapman Review: Summary Jobs Revealed: The professions that will see 15pc pay hikes in year ahead as other salaries stay flat This book is so different to the normal types I read, and some of these gambles havnt paid off at all for me, but this book is actually really hard to put into words about how good it was. The remarkable life and work of the trailblazing Anglo-Nigerian writer Bernardine Evaristo Bernardine Evaristo: Never Give UpFrom the character development, relationships, twists, the plot, this story just completely captivated me and I cannot stop thinking about it. Questo non è un romanzo facile e certo non racconta una storia di cui ci si innamori a prima vista, una di quelle storie che ti fanno galoppare il cuore fin dall'inizio. Diciamo che richiede pazienza per poter essere poi premiati.