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A review by mixingrealitywithfiction
The Notekeeper by Hannah Treave
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I read this book as part of the @tandemcollectiveuk readalong and I’m beyond thrilled I was selected as this book has firmly secured a place into my top reads of 2023. Yes, I’m going there, already. While you need the tissues handy, it really makes you reflect and think about things on a deeper level.
In The Notekeeper we follow Zoe on her journey with grief. As many of us know, grief affects everyone differently and Zoe’s story is no different. Following a tragic accident, Zoe flees her homeland, Australia for a new life in the UK.
Zoe is a hospice nurse caring for residents at the end of their battles with their illnesses & often asks the residents if they have any last words for their loved ones.
But along comes new boss Ben, a handsome, grumpy and stubborn so and so, he isn’t that keen on the notekeeping and as such Zoe and Ben clash, but in doing so, they realise they have so much in common and become friends.
Together, Zoe and Ben go from strength to strength that throughout their journey, you’ll find yourself laughing, frustrated and crying.
I went into this book blind, all I knew was I wanted to read it, not what it was about and I can honestly say, that was probably the best decision I’ve made because I probably wouldn’t have picked it up otherwise.
I enjoyed all the characters, not just Zoe and Ben but Sarah, Miles, Lottie etc… they all put this story together and in one way or another have helped Zoe on her grief journey and in just being a shoulder to cry on or lend an ear.
I know this probably is a big old ramble but please give this book a read and if you’ve already read it then please check out This Love by Dani Atkins.
In The Notekeeper we follow Zoe on her journey with grief. As many of us know, grief affects everyone differently and Zoe’s story is no different. Following a tragic accident, Zoe flees her homeland, Australia for a new life in the UK.
Zoe is a hospice nurse caring for residents at the end of their battles with their illnesses & often asks the residents if they have any last words for their loved ones.
But along comes new boss Ben, a handsome, grumpy and stubborn so and so, he isn’t that keen on the notekeeping and as such Zoe and Ben clash, but in doing so, they realise they have so much in common and become friends.
Together, Zoe and Ben go from strength to strength that throughout their journey, you’ll find yourself laughing, frustrated and crying.
I went into this book blind, all I knew was I wanted to read it, not what it was about and I can honestly say, that was probably the best decision I’ve made because I probably wouldn’t have picked it up otherwise.
I enjoyed all the characters, not just Zoe and Ben but Sarah, Miles, Lottie etc… they all put this story together and in one way or another have helped Zoe on her grief journey and in just being a shoulder to cry on or lend an ear.
I know this probably is a big old ramble but please give this book a read and if you’ve already read it then please check out This Love by Dani Atkins.