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A review by britkolodorman
The One That Got Away: A Novel by Charlotte Rixon
5.0
The One That Got Away by Charlotte Rixon was a truly captivating read from start to finish. I found myself completely engrossed in the story of two young lovers, Clara and Benjamin, and their struggles to make sense of their feelings for each other in the face of personal tragedies.
I can see how some readers might get annoyed by these characters as they make naive, immature decisions during early adulthood, but I, admittedly, felt I could relate to them through this. The portrayal of college life and college love was so distinct and relatable I kept nodding along as the author told the story. She nailed it, regardless of how cringy it might seem to some.
I especially appreciated the way the story ended as it closed the proverbial loops of Clara and Benjamin's falling out—WHY they 'got away' from each other—and also Benjamin's son's role in the present-day timeline. The language used was distinctly British, which I also enjoyed.
All in all, it was an engaging and powerful story that I couldn’t put down.
I can see how some readers might get annoyed by these characters as they make naive, immature decisions during early adulthood, but I, admittedly, felt I could relate to them through this. The portrayal of college life and college love was so distinct and relatable I kept nodding along as the author told the story. She nailed it, regardless of how cringy it might seem to some.
I especially appreciated the way the story ended as it closed the proverbial loops of Clara and Benjamin's falling out—WHY they 'got away' from each other—and also Benjamin's son's role in the present-day timeline. The language used was distinctly British, which I also enjoyed.
All in all, it was an engaging and powerful story that I couldn’t put down.