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As far as thrillers go, this one is up there for me! It’s definitely a book I will be recommending to everyone as it takes you on a rollercoaster of a ride.

A normal, everyday morning in a London cafe turns out to be quite the opposite of that as we find Sam entering the cafe with a shotgun. Most customers manage to flee but we find ourselves reading about a variety of different characters and hearing more about their stories.

With the story, Charity Norman is the queen of character writing and she develops them so expertly as the book progresses. There is Sam, the young man brandishing a shotgun in the cafe but who childhood has been marred with control and manipulation but ultimately just wants happiness.

We have Neil, a homeless guy who deals with Sam brilliantly throughout the ordeal but also has his own sad story to reveal.

Mutesi, the heartwarming grandmother who keeps everyone positive and focused, whilst hiding her own sadness.

Abi, the driven lawyer, who packs no punches but makes some revelations about her life whilst waiting captive in the cafe.

It’s hard to review this without giving too much away but it had me on the edge of my seat and also in tears of sadness. It is brilliantly written, showing how the power of people together can have such a huge impact, both good and bad.
This is a very powerful book and one that you won’t want to put down. So before beginning, make sure you have a good chunk of time to read it as the waiting is awful!