Author:Franz Kafka
A dangerous and sultry novel about lies, secrets, and the line between love and obsession. The perfect first entry of a two-book series, So Close drew me in and kept me reading, desperate to know what happened next. Domestic suspense at its sexiest
—— Samantha Downing, bestselling author of My Lovely WifeA gripping pageturner of a story
—— Glamour UKIncluded in 'Best Books for March'
—— BestA brilliant read
—— BellaThis is a gothic, twisty-turny read with lashings - and more - of sex
—— Bishops Stortford IndependentPraise for Sylvia Day
—— :Move over Danielle Steel and Jackie Collins, this is the dawn of a new Day
—— AmuseA master storyteller
—— RT Book ReviewsSteamy sex scenes and intriguing plot twists will have readers clamouring for more
—— Library JournalLots of sex and gripping story lines
—— SunFull of emotional angst, scorching love scenes, and a compelling storyline
—— Dear AuthorThey are powerful, sexy and unputdownable
—— Victoria Loves BooksBoldly passionate, scorchingly sexy
—— BooklistSophisticated, engaging, clever and sweet
—— Irish IndependentIndulgent fantasy at its most enjoyable
—— Shelf AwarenessSeveral shades darker and a hundred degrees hotter than anything you've read before
—— RevealThe funniest, most joyful book about dying - and living - that I have ever read.
—— K J DELL'ANTONIA, author of the New York Times bestselling THE CHICKEN SISTERSFor the last two days I have done nothing but read this book or think longingly about when I can return to reading this book. It's sad, and confronting, and comforting, and life-affirming all at the same time. Congrats, Catherine Newman, on an astonishing debut.
—— KATIE BISHOP, author of THE GIRLS OF SUMMERCatherine Newman sees the heartbreak and comedy of life with wisdom and unflinching compassion. The way she finds the extraordinary in the everyday is nothing short of poetry. She's a writer's writer-and a human's human.
—— KATHERINE CENTER , New York Times bestselling authorAn absolute heartbreaker of a novel. Catherine Newman's book... is a celebration of life. For anyone who has prepared a hole in their heart for loss, We All Want Impossible Things is a reminder that, in time, that hollowed hallowed space is also there for when the light and love pour back in.
—— LAURA ZIGMAN, author of SEPARATION ANXIETYHow did Catherine Neman write a book about dying that is so luminously alive? Earthy, funny, and terrifyingly honest - this is a book with heart and guts and all the other goopy gravt we need to stay among the living. A radical delight.
—— RUFI THORPENewman perfectly captures the beauty and burden of caring for someone in their final moments while showing the gift of Edi and Ash's once-in-a-lifetime friendship. A warm and remarkably funny book that will make readers laugh through their tears.
—— KIRKUSThis is a proper laugh-out-loud tale of friendship that will utterly win your heart ... A truly special book - prepare to read this, fall in love and then hector everyone you know into reading it.
—— STYLISTDevastatingly funny ... handled with compassion and courage in elegant prose lightened by honest humour.
—— MAIL ON SUNDAYWe All Want Impossible Things is a thing of rare beauty: sweet and sharp, to be devoured, then remembered and loved life-long.
—— iA celebration of friendship and family
—— FABULOUSBook of the month
—— GOOD HOUSEKEEPINGUtterly life-affirming and joyful
—— REDFull of humour, warmth and eye-popping honesty ... a beautiful, candid and uplifting testament to female friendship that will make you laugh and cry
—— WOMAN & HOMEBeautiful and emotional ... heartbreakingly sad, but also full of humour and ultimately about living and love. I will recommend this to everyone.
—— PRIMAFunny, bitter and life-affirming
—— GRAZIAThis is a story about holding on, the power of creating memories and, ultimately, letting go. Tissues at the ready.
—— THE HANDBOOKSmart dialogue and cutting wit ... an accomplished writer
—— IRISH TIMESA profound study of grief, love and friendship that will resonate with anyone who has lost someone special ... there are plenty of funny and touching moments in this beautiful novel that will make your heart soar.
—— HEATIn Newman's hands... this tale of love and friendship is tender, funny, life-affirming joy.
—— MARIE CLAIRE, 'Best Books of 2023'The most wonderful book in the way it celebrates friendship. I highly recommend it.
—— MARIELLA FROSTRUP, TIMES RADIOImpossible not to weep. Yet, we also find ourselves laughing out loud through the tears ... For all the sense of tragedy and loss, we see Ash develop renewed gratitude for the beauty and humour in even the most mundane moments of life.
—— DAILY EXPRESSFull of humour, warmth, and raw honesty ... a beautiful, uplifting testament to female friendship that will make you laugh and cry
—— WOMAN5 stars
—— SUNDAY EXPRESSUnique, touching and immersive
—— NB MagazineSupremely tense, intellectually sharp, and honed as hell
—— William Leith , ScotsmanBeyond virtuoso twists and turns, McEwan lays out the foreign landscape of 40 years ago – from smoky pubs to fuming punditry – with wry, affectionate panache
—— Boyd Tonkin , iTricksy, but satisfying
—— Justin Cartwright , ObserverThe sense of narrative purpose exerts its pull from the first
—— John Mullan , Guardian