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Book Review of One Day

One Day
One Day
Author: David Nicholls
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Romance
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 5


One day tells the story of Emma and Dexter over a period of about 20 years. They meet as they are both graduating from college. Each subsequent chapter gives a snapshot of the same day in each subsequent year. It tells their "love" story. Unfortunately, neither Emma or Dexter are particularly likeable characters who elicit empathy. Each day described leaves an image of sadness and something missing. I kept reading hoping that happiness was around the corner - much as it seems the characters lived their lives. The lesson I walked away with was that life is what happens while you keep waiting for "the time when...".