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How I Lose You Kindle Edition

by Kate McNaughton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.7 out of 5 stars 157 ratings

'Wonderful' - Stylist
'Thoroughly addictive. I loved it.' - RUTH HOGAN, author of The Keeper of Lost Things
'Superb' - Louise O'Neill

When Eva and Adam fall into bed one Friday night, tired and happy after drinks with friends, they have their whole lives ahead of them. But their story ends on page twelve.

That's no reason to stop reading though, because How I Lose You is a story told backwards – and it's all the more warm, tender and moving because we know it is going to be interrupted. It’s a story Eva thought she knew – but as you and she will discover, it’s not just the ending of the story that she got wrong.

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  1. Print length
    342 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Transworld Digital
  4. Accessibility
    Learn more
  5. Publication date
    8 Mar. 2018
  6. File size
    2.9 MB
  7. Page Flip
    Enabled
  8. Word Wise
    Enabled
  9. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
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Review

Intensely moving -- Katie Khan

McNaughton is a profoundly tender storyteller. A truly moving book about love, humanity and sadness, laced with wit - compelling reading for anyone who needs to find a light in the dark -- Daisy Buchanan

A poignant and uplifting exploration of what makes a relationship, of how it grows and how it makes us the person we are, this is a wonderful read ― Stylist

Intriguing, poignant and totally absorbing. I had no idea where it was going, but found it thoroughly addictive. A masterful exploration of grief, relationships and the secrets that we keep from those closest to us. I loved it. -- Ruth Hogan, author of THE KEEPER OF LOST THINGS

Pulls you into its thrall from the very first pages. A book I'll press into the hands of my friends, urging them to read it -- Kerry Hudson

About the Author

Kate McNaughton was born and raised in Paris. She read English at Cambridge and filmmaking at the European Film College in Denmark. She works as a documentary filmmaker and translator, speaks four languages and lives in Berlin.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B071KTDS8X
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Transworld Digital
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 8 Mar. 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 342 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1473543225
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer reviews:
    3.7 out of 5 stars 157 ratings

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Customers find this debut novel to be a great read that starts off well. The pacing receives mixed reactions, with several customers describing it as tedious.

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7 customers mention ‘Readability’7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a great read and praise it as a superb first novel.

"Initially a good read but the story has too many interruptions to keep it going...." Read more

"...An interesting and original mixture of past and present narrative that draws the reader in very quickly...." Read more

"...sure there are plenty of readers out there that will be moved and enjoy this book." Read more

"...A Wonderful Novel!" Read more

3 customers mention ‘Start-up’3 positive0 negative

Customers mention that the book starts off well.

"Thought I would like this book. Started off well but after about 3 chapters didn't enjoy...." Read more

"Format: Kindle Edition The beginning of the book was fine. I kept waiting for a lot more to happen, than actually did...." Read more

"starts off well and then dwindles..." Read more

5 customers mention ‘Pacing’3 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it tedious while others describe it as incredibly moving.

"Fabulous! Eva and Adam's story is incredibly moving and impossible to put down...." Read more

"Only half way through this book but finding it really hard going! A bit slow and tedious - hope it improves." Read more

"More than a beautiful love story.A deep journey in thought and emotion.Absorbing,fresh images of loss and grief.Powerful,touching and painful...." Read more

"...I found after a while the book got very tedious and did not really live up to the positive reviews." Read more

Top reviews from United Kingdom

  • lynn cooper
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 June 2018
    Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
    A bit long winded, otherwise ok
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  • The Lens
    3.0 out of 5 stars starts off well and then dwindles
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 June 2018
    Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
    Initially a good read but the story has too many interruptions to keep it going.
    i also really did not like the repeated use of
    '…'
    '…'
    An enjoyable beach read.
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  • celia j anderson
    5.0 out of 5 stars A gripping and emotional read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 May 2018
    Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
    Fabulous! Eva and Adam's story is incredibly moving and impossible to put down. An interesting and original mixture of past and present narrative that draws the reader in very quickly. How I Lose You has a strong supporting cast of characters too. Also found the later backdrop of Berlin fascinating. Dark subjects explored/touched on with great sensitivity. Looking forward to the next one.
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  • Susan A. Sanderson
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 July 2018
    Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
    Good
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  • Jane S.
    2.0 out of 5 stars Unenjoyable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 October 2020
    Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
    Thought I would like this book. Started off well but after about 3 chapters didn't enjoy. Didn't like the gaps in conversation - possibly when they were looking at each other? Never grabbed me. Skimmed the rest of it just to see what happened. Very disappointed and anti cl I matic
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  • Pantea Shafie
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good if you like this type of literature
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 January 2019
    Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
    Not particulalry my cup of tea and i only felt the book really picked up during the last third but I am sure there are plenty of readers out there that will be moved and enjoy this book.
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  • Gav
    5.0 out of 5 stars Superb First Novel!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 June 2018
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    More than a beautiful love story.A deep journey in thought and emotion.Absorbing,fresh images of loss and grief.Powerful,touching and painful.
    It ends on page 12 but a crescendo begins ; reaching a gripping new aspect to the plot in the final stages.
    A Wonderful Novel!
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  • Julia Lampe
    4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and touching exploration of love and loss
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 April 2018
    Format: Hardcover
    Wonderful and touching exploration of love and loss. McNaughton writes superbly and heart-achingly about grief. Look forward to more from this author.
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  • New Mommy 2/05
    2.0 out of 5 stars Didn’t end well
    Reviewed in the United States on 15 January 2023
    Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
    This could have been an amazing story had it not skipped around so much! And the big family reveal was a big fizzle!
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  • berlin_reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in Germany on 12 April 2018
    Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
    This is a very powerful and heartbreaking read, that deals emotionally but unsentimentally with loss, grief and its aftereffects. Very cleverly constructed. Great dialogue.
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