3.0
Landing
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Síle is a stylish citizen of the new Dublin, a veteran flight attendant who's traveled the world. Jude is a twenty-five-year-old archivist, stubbornly attached to Ireland, Ontario, the tiny town in which she was born and raised. When Jude meets Síle on her first transatlantic plane trip, the spark between them is instant.
After a coffee shared at Heathrow Airport, both women return to their lives—but neither can forget their encounter. Over the next year, Jude and Síle connect through emails, phone calls, letters, and the occasional visit. But no matter how passionate, every long-distance relationship comes to a crossroads, because you can't have a happily ever after when the one you love is a world apart . . .
"[Donoghue] explores with a light, sure touch the subject of desire across distances of various kinds: generational, cultural, even spiritual." —
"[A] charming tale." —
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“i think this is one of the books that i’ll find myself thinking about for years to come. it felt like real people & real problems, more of memoire than fiction. a beautiful commentary on exactly why relationships are hard: to combine your life with another’s is a risk, no matter the distance”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ 3.5 Stars (Better than average)
🧸🧸 2 Mixed comfort
😂😂 2 Glimmers of humor
💧💧 2 Emotionally manageable
❤️❤️❤️❤️ 4: An immersive and passionate romance
🌶️🌶️ 2 Warm & Fuzzy (Fade-to-Black)
Mild+
Fiction, Romance, Queer, Ireland, Canada
🎧 11 hrs
a contemporary romance that explores the long-distance relationship between two women from different countries and backgrounds, navigating the complexities of their lives and the logistical challenges of their romance.
💭:
This narrative navigates the complexities of relationships and distance; while it may not be a comfortable read, it also steers clear of being overly intense or bleak. Emotional and at times melancholic, it doesn't strive to be a traditional tearjerker. The story incorporates moments of dry wit and observational humor, yet remains primarily serious and introspective.
Romance serves as a key theme, delving into the challenges and distinctive qualities of a long-distance relationship maintained through email. The book includes mild, non-graphic depictions of intimacy, set within the romantic context.
The settings of Ireland and Canada play a crucial role in emphasizing the physical distance between characters. However, the narrative's focus is more on internal and relational dynamics. This character-driven story closely examines the inner lives of the two protagonists. It adopts a slow pace, concentrating on the ebb and flow of their long-distance relationship rather than on significant external events.”
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