{"product_id":"the-two-lives-of-louis-louise-9781409179849","title":"The Two Lives of Louis  Louise","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e''It''s BRILLIANT. I enjoyed it hugely'' Marian Keyes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*****\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo people. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo lives. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne chance to see the same world differently. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLouis and Louise are the same person born in two different lives. One was born female, and one male.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey have the same best friends, the same red hair, the same dream of being a writer, the same excellent whistle. They both suffer one catastrophic night, with life-changing consequences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThirteen years later, they are both coming home . . . \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA tender, insightful and timely novel about the things that bring us together - and those which separate us, from the author of Richard \u0026amp; Judy recommended book \u003ci\u003eTogether\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*****\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA NOVEL PEOPLE CAN''T STOP TALKING ABOUT...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Not often does a story remind us of what beautifully complex creatures we are. Julie Cohen has given us that rare gift'' \u003cb\u003eChristina Dalcher, author of VOX\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''\u003ci\u003eLo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCohen has written an engaging, moving novel, at its most arresting in the pivotal scenes when she explores the personal fallout of industrial and class conflict in Louis\/Louise's beleaguered hometown. * SUNDAY TIMES *\u003cbr\u003eBook of the Month: The idea behind Louis \u0026amp; Louise is one of the cleverest I've seen: a baby is born on 8 September 1978 - from that point, the narrative splits, with the child growing up female in one strand and male in the other...  This tender, moving, fantastically readable story is expertly handled by Julie Cohen. * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *\u003cbr\u003eEmotional and seriously powerful. * FABULOUS MAGAZINE, SUN ON SUNDAY *\u003cbr\u003eTold over two, initially parallel, narratives (or, indeed, universes), this is a nuanced exploration of how the social expectations of gender can push us down certain paths. * THE INDEPENDENT *\u003cbr\u003eThis elegantly written novel also examines much that is universal: teen love, parent-child relations, class division and small-town prejudice. * DAILY MAIL *\u003cbr\u003eIn this fascinating novel, Cohen explores the paths taken by Louis and Louise, which run almost parallel until a life-changing event on the night of Lou's high school graduation. It's a poignant look at how our gender can determine the way we are treated and the knock-on effects that can have, even if all the other circumstances of our lives are exactly the same * Emerald Street *\u003cbr\u003eIn the hands of a less skilful author this could have been an unsubtle gimmick to make a point about gender but Julie Cohen has written a powerful and memorable story of small town secrets, family dynamics and the sense that some things are just meant to be. * SUNDAY EXPRESS *\u003cbr\u003eNot often does a story remind us of what beautifully complex creatures we are. Julie Cohen has given us that rare gift -- Christina Dalcher, author of VOX\u003cbr\u003ePoignant and heartfelt * PRIMA *\u003cbr\u003eTender and thought-provoking -- Isabelle Broom * Woman \u0026amp; Home *\u003cbr\u003ethis is a modern take told with heart * GRAZIA *\u003cbr\u003eElegant, thoughtful and powerful -- Daisy Buchanan\u003cbr\u003eHugely original and heartbreakingly real -- Rosie Walsh\u003cbr\u003eFierce, intricate and intriguing -- Fanny Blake\u003cbr\u003eA timely read that will stay with you long after you put it down -- Libby Page\u003cbr\u003eLouis and Louise is Julie Cohen at her absolute best. So cleverly done and authentic, and you feel as if you live in the town with the characters and have been in the story with them. -- A J Pearce, author of DEAR MRS BIRD\u003cbr\u003eLouis \u0026amp; Louise is moving and beautiful, but it will also make you wonder and question -- Joanna Cannon, author of THE TROUBLE WITH GOATS AND SHEEP\u003cbr\u003eWhat a brave, warm and wise book this is. I loved it -- Tamar Cohen, author of THE BROKEN\u003cbr\u003eBeautifully written and thought-provoking -- Kate Eberlen, author of MISS YOU\u003cbr\u003eA cobweb of a book: beautifully intricate and delicate -- Veronica Henry\u003cbr\u003eWow. What a beautiful, ballsy and brilliant book -- Sinead Moriarty\u003cbr\u003eA beautifully written, heartbreaking and important novel about gender, self, family and, ultimately, love -- Claire Frost\u003cbr\u003eThe premise here is radical, but worth the effort... this elegantly written novel also examines much that is universal * Daily Mail *\u003cbr\u003eExploring two alternate realities - one in which the Alders have a son, the other a daughter - the Sliding Doors-style scenarios of growing up male or female in a small US town make for an intriguing looks at gender and destiny. * SUNDAY MIRROR *\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orion Publishing Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48739078472023,"sku":"9781409179849","price":9.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781409179849.jpg?v=1720051101","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-two-lives-of-louis-louise-9781409179849","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}