The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary follows Tiffy and Leon- two people that share a bed and have never met. This alone initially got my attention. The pair have a clock in clock out system whereby Leon works as a night nurse hence leaving Tiffy the flat late in the evenings and early in the mornings. Tiffy goes off to work during the day meaning Leon has the space to himself.
Fair enough you may think but the reason why they share a bed is that rent in London is not cheap and they both are at a disadvantage in the world of money.
As a way of communicating they leave notes to one another. Essentially, the story is about how much you can get to know about someone without actually meeting them but seeing their world play out around you. Clothes drying on the clothes horse, a coffee cup left on the side- it's true detective work to piece together this person you have a fairly intimate life with (in the way of living together, of course).
This is a brilliant book and a wonderful story. One I am so so happy to have read!
Fair enough you may think but the reason why they share a bed is that rent in London is not cheap and they both are at a disadvantage in the world of money.
As a way of communicating they leave notes to one another. Essentially, the story is about how much you can get to know about someone without actually meeting them but seeing their world play out around you. Clothes drying on the clothes horse, a coffee cup left on the side- it's true detective work to piece together this person you have a fairly intimate life with (in the way of living together, of course).
This is a brilliant book and a wonderful story. One I am so so happy to have read!