Another Life by Nicholas Brown
Another Life
by Nicholas Brown
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My Ratings 4.4/5
Synopsis
For the past year, not a day had gone by when Evan hadn't thought about this exact moment, the moment he and Ben would be reunited. It was frozen in his time and memory, much like this cabin by the sea - or so it seemed.
There was the possibility that what was about to happen one weekend in Janus was in fact a very bad idea, that the loving reunion he’d so hoped for, would be dashed by their divided realities.
Reunited by a love and longing that tethers them to one another, Ben and Evan must struggle with their history, in order to accept the present.
Can Evan ask the right questions and get the answers he needs to move forwards?
Or, is their history enough to save them both?
My Thoughts
Another Life ia an amazing emotional rollercoaster by Nicholas Brown. Every one of his books is full of emotional turmoil but written in the most beautiful of ways. I know his books are going to hurt, hell the title gives it all away here, but I am still eager to read the story. It is a nod to his writing talent that he makes me okay with being an emotional wreck as I read.
This book focused on the idea of struggle with history, in order to accept the present. In this world for the past year, not a day had gone by when Evan hadn't thought about this exact moment, the moment he and Ben would be reunited. Reunited by a love and longing that tethers them to one another, Ben and Evan must struggle with their history, in order to accept the present. Throughout their life they find a connection in each other and find a way to release their true selves.
I adored both Ben and Evan. Fate had it out for them. Both are trying to find a way to find a reason to move forward. Both of them are reeling from horrible events and both have lost themselves inside their own fear and tragedy. Both finds a deeper connection then just friendships in each other.
I loved the way life was examined in this novel. The way the idea of living for yourself and finding a way to make life count was talked about. It was a beautiful way of showing that life is never over if you can find the right ways to live it. I also loved the way small other stories were told about interesting characters throughout the novel. These were people that had some contact with Ben and Evan. Some was good interactions and some weren't but in the end it showed how connected everyone is. You don't realize the impact you have on people you barely interact with on a daily basis. A simple smile or tap on the shoulder could change things. Or it may not change anything but what matters is that no one lives in a vacuum. All lives are connected for better or for worse.
I desperately wanted this to end in a way that made me more happy than sad, in the end it gave me hope. Nicholas Brown really does know how to write a poignant and meaningful tale.
Highly Recommended!
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