I don't think I've ever used the word 'delightful' to describe a book but I genuinely can't think of a more suitable word for The Flatshare. It was adorable and uplifting and so funny, I stayed up all night reading and quietly laughing to myself until I'd finished.
This story follows Tiffy, an editor struggling to afford rent in London following a bad break up, and Leon, a nurse with the same issue. Instead of finding their own places, Tiffy moves into Leon's home when he isn't there, sleeping in the bed whilst he's on night shifts and on the weekends whilst he's away. As they begin leaving notes for each other around the house, they develop the most adorable friendship and it's really enjoyable to watch this develop. In addition to this, the book does very respectably tackle issues such as emotional abuse, the aftermath of bad relationships and an inability to move on.
The style of writing was very enjoyable, as Leon's chapters are written in a combination of regular prose and note form, which I've never seen a novel written in before. This made it unique and deceptively easy to read, with Leon and Tiffy's chapters very clearly differentiated.
I can't recommend this book enough, as the funniest and most uplifting story I've read in a long time. Although predominantly for those who want a light-hearted, easy read, I feel that it would be difficult for anyone to read this without a smile on their face.
This story follows Tiffy, an editor struggling to afford rent in London following a bad break up, and Leon, a nurse with the same issue. Instead of finding their own places, Tiffy moves into Leon's home when he isn't there, sleeping in the bed whilst he's on night shifts and on the weekends whilst he's away. As they begin leaving notes for each other around the house, they develop the most adorable friendship and it's really enjoyable to watch this develop. In addition to this, the book does very respectably tackle issues such as emotional abuse, the aftermath of bad relationships and an inability to move on.
The style of writing was very enjoyable, as Leon's chapters are written in a combination of regular prose and note form, which I've never seen a novel written in before. This made it unique and deceptively easy to read, with Leon and Tiffy's chapters very clearly differentiated.
I can't recommend this book enough, as the funniest and most uplifting story I've read in a long time. Although predominantly for those who want a light-hearted, easy read, I feel that it would be difficult for anyone to read this without a smile on their face.