The Two Lives of Lydia Bird

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  • ID: 8159
  • Added: 2025-12-20
  • Updated: 2025-12-30
  • ISBN: 9780241986165
  • Publisher: Penguin UK
  • Published: 2020-03-05
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Lydia and Freddie's love story seemed indestructible until a tragic accident takes Freddie's life on Lydia's 27th birthday. Devastated, Lydia struggles to move forward, but with the help of Freddie's best friend and her sister, she begins to live again. Just as she starts to find happiness in her new life, an unbelievable event offers her a chance to reclaim her old life with Freddie. But with this opportunity comes a difficult choice: should she return to her past or stay in her new life where someone else wants her to remain?/n/nThe Two Lives of Lydia Bird is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the choices we make. It delves into the complexities of grief and the strength it takes to move forward. The novel's emotional depth and compelling narrative make it a captivating read for anyone who has ever wondered what might have been.

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Hey It's Carly Rae · 2025-12-20
pleasurable 4.75

This book is a true pleasure to read, with an original plot and dynamic characters that bring out strong emotions. It's a beautifully written and sensitively told story.

This book is a true pleasure to read, with an original plot and dynamic characters that bring out strong emotions. The author's ability to create a compelling narrative that balances humor and seriousness is commendable. The story deals with themes of loss, love, and the different paths life can take, making it a deeply moving and thought-provoking read. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and their journeys will resonate with readers. The book's exploration of grief and the choices we make adds a layer of complexity that makes it a standout read. It's a story that will stay with you long after you've finished it.


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    This book was a true pleasure to read. I loved the original plot, the dynamic characters, and the fact the book brought out such strong emotions.

    The author's ability to create a compelling narrative that balances humor and seriousness is commendable.

    The story deals with themes of loss, love, and the different paths life can take, making it a deeply moving and thought-provoking read.

Coffee Time Reviews · 2021-04-10
brilliant 4.50

This book offers a unique perspective on grief and the longing for a life that can no longer be. The narrative is both heartwarming and heart-wrenching, making it a compelling read.

This book offers a unique perspective on grief and the longing for a life that can no longer be. The narrative is both heartwarming and heart-wrenching, making it a compelling read. The author's ability to weave together themes of loss, love, and resilience is truly remarkable. The characters are deeply relatable, and their journeys will resonate with anyone who has experienced loss. The story is told with such warmth and wit that it makes the emotional moments even more impactful. It's a powerful exploration of what-ifs and the different paths life can take.


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    It is an absolutely fascinating look at grief, and the impulse to yearn for the version of our life that has become inaccessible to us.

    The narrative is both heartwarming and heart-wrenching, making it a compelling read.

    The author's ability to weave together themes of loss, love, and resilience is truly remarkable.

Book Club Chat · 2020-04-09
emotional 4.00

This book combines serious themes with elements of humor, making it a well-balanced and engaging read. The characters are dynamic and the plot is original, evoking strong emotions.

This book combines serious themes with elements of humor, making it a well-balanced and engaging read. The characters are dynamic and the plot is original, evoking strong emotions. The story deals with the loss of a loved one and the journey of healing, which is portrayed with sensitivity and depth. The author's writing style is both warm and witty, making the emotional moments even more poignant. The book's exploration of different life paths and the choices we make adds a layer of complexity that makes it a thought-provoking read. It's a story that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page.


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    Both stories are quite serious with elements of humor—I would say Lydia Bird has the edge though in seriousness as she deals with the loss of ...

    The characters are dynamic and the plot is original, evoking strong emotions.

    The author's writing style is both warm and witty, making the emotional moments even more poignant.