The Love We Left Behind, Katherine Slee
The Love We Left Behind, Katherine Slee
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The Love We Left Behind

Author: Katherine Slee

Narrator: Elizabeth Knowelden

Unabridged: 10 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/01/2021


Synopsis

A heartbreaking, heartwarming story of two best friends—and the choices that could tear them apart.London, 2012. With her adoring fiancé, financial independence and a close-knit group of friends, Erika should have life all figured out—but she can’t shake the feeling that there’s something missing. And when she stumbles upon a reminder of her past one day, she’s confronted with a part of her life she’s spent almost twenty years trying to forget.1995. Smart, tenacious Niamh is in her second year at Oxford University. Unlike her best friend Erika, she’s shy and feels like she doesn’t belong, so she’s happy to let Erika take the lead in their friendship. But everything changes when she meets Leo and feels the uplifting power of love for the first time.As Erika’s story takes us back into the past, Niamh’s brings us forward towards the present, until the two meet one fateful summer’s night that will change the path of their friendship forever.

About Katherine Slee

Katherine Slee has a master’s in Modern History from Oxford University, is a member of Mensa and used to work as an investment banker. She lives in Kent with her husband, two children and disobedient dog.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Carolina on August 06, 2021

This book was honestly incredible. It follows the life of someone who's confronted with the truth after a life of wondering and hiding, allowing her to move forward with her friendships, love and herself. I couldn't help but relate to the main character on several occasions and I wish some character......more

Goodreads review by Sue on August 03, 2021

I am afraid Niamh's self pity got rather boring. I struggled on to the end, which did pull all the strands together to create a happy ending, but it was SO contrived. Sorry, but did not live up to expectations for me.......more

Goodreads review by Chelsea on August 23, 2021

A beautiful love story. A stunning tale of friendship. A heart wrenching tale of loss and the things we do for love. Niamh and Erika are best friends. Meeting at university with their best friend Duncan, they meet all of life's challenges together. Only Niamh always has a small voice in her head say......more

Goodreads review by Derval on November 19, 2021

2.5 stars. This was an easy read in some ways, but also an annoying one. I was ready to give up when the phrase "just shy of" was used twice in about three pages, but I persevered. The timeline jumps all over the place between Niamh and Erika, to the point that I had no real idea of when they were i......more

Goodreads review by Dee (readaholic_dee) on July 17, 2021

Absolutely loved this book. Completely off genre for me but I am so pleased I took the plunge. Well written, thoroughly enjoyable.......more