"The Light We Lost" by Jill Santopolo is a heart-wrenching love story that follows the lives of Lucy and Gabe, who meet on September 11, 2001, in college. The book traces their relationship over 14 years, exploring their intense connection, the impact of significant events like 9/11, and the choices they make that shape their lives. The writing style is described as unique, emotional, and intimate, immersing readers in the highs and lows of Lucy's journey through love and loss.
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The book contains themes of loss, infidelity, emotional turmoil, and the impact of trauma related to 9/11.
Has Romance?
Romance plays a central role in the narrative, focusing on the enduring love between Lucy and Gabe.
From The Publisher:
The New York Times bestseller and A Reese's Book Club Pick
"This love story between Lucy & Gabe spans decades and continents as two star-crossed lovers try to return to each other…Will they ever meet again? This book kept me up at night, turning the pages to find out, and the ending did not disappoint."-Reese Witherspoon
"One Day meets Me Before You meets your weekender bag."-The Skimm
"Extraordinary."-Emily Giffin
He was the first person to inspire her, to move her, to truly understand her. Was he meant to be the last?
Lucy is faced with a life-altering choice. But before she can make her decision, she must start her story-their story-at the very beginning.
Lucy and Gabe meet as seniors at Columbia University on a day that changes both of their lives forever. Together, they decide they want their lives to mean something, to matter. When they meet again a year later, it seems fated-perhaps they'll find life's meaning in each other. But then Gabe becomes a photojournalist assigned to the Middle East and Lucy pursues a career in New York. What follows is a thirteen-year journey of dreams, desires, jealousies, betrayals, and, ultimately, of love. Was it fate that brought them together? Is it choice that has kept them away? Their journey takes Lucy and Gabe continents apart, but never out of each other's hearts.
This devastatingly romantic debut novel about the enduring power of first love, with a shocking, unforgettable ending, is Love Story for a new generation.
"It's the epic love story of 2017."-Redbook
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The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo is a deeply emotional novel that explores the intense connection between Lucy and Gabe, who meet on September 11, 2001. This significant event bonds them in a way that shapes their lives forever. The novel follows their relationship over the years, even as careers, distance, and other relationships pull them apart. Lucy narrates the story as a letter to Gabe, giving the novel an intimate, confessional tone. Themes of passion, regret, and the paths we choose are at the heart of the story. Santopolo captures the idea that certain loves leave an indelible mark, regardless of where life takes us. The emotional honesty of the characters, combined with the novel’s exploration of destiny versus choice, makes it a relatable and heart-wrenching read. The prose is poignant and reflective, evoking the bittersweet nature of memories and the "what-could-have-beens." The Light We Lost resonates with anyone who has faced difficult decisions in the name of love, illustrating the lingering impact of a powerful, yet imperfect connection.
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About the Author:
Jill Santopolo received a BA in English literature from Columbia University and an MFA in writing from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. She's the author of three successful children's and young-adult series and works as the Associate Publisher of Philomel…
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