Book info

• Title One Step Too Far
• Author Tina Seskis
• Year 2013
• Genre Mystery

An apparently happy marriage. A beautiful son. A lovely home. So what makes Emily Coleman get up one morning and walk right out of her life? How will she survive? And what is the date that looms, threatening to force her to confront her past? No-one has ever guessed her secret. Will you?

Thoughts

I had forgotten what this book was about by the time I got round to reading it, so went in with no expectations. At first, I was totally hooked - what is this woman running away from and why? The concept of leaving one life behind and starting afresh fascinates me, it’s something I’ve tried writing myself although I usually get bored with the process and end up skipping to the reunion scene.

There were a few times I thought about doing this while reading, there were some bits that felt quite drawn out, but I stuck with it and the reward was worthwhile. It’s desperately sad, but of course, it has to be to drive a person to abandon everything they’ve worked so hard for.

Overall a great book, well worth reading, and sticking with despite the occasional meandering paragraph.

Rating: 4 / 5