Who Would Like This Book:
If you swoon for stories about fate, missed connections, and the power of timing, you'll be hooked by Eight Perfect Hours. Noelle and Sam are relatable, well-developed characters who deal with real-life struggles like loss, anxiety, and family dynamics, all while navigating a series of serendipitous encounters. This book is perfect for fans of heartwarming, slow-burn romances (think: Serendipity or One Day in December) and anyone who believes that sometimes, the universe has its own plans.
Who May Not Like This Book:
If you're not a fan of stories that lean heavily on fate or coincidences, the frequent run-ins between the main characters might feel a little too far-fetched. Some readers also found the pacing slow, especially in the middle, and others didn't connect with Noelle's inner monologue or found the narrative structure a bit jarring. If you prefer straightforward romances or dislike books that occasionally veer into weightier themes like grief and anxiety, this one may not hit the mark.
About:
'Eight Perfect Hours' by Lia Louis tells the story of Noelle Butterby, who finds herself stuck in a snowstorm on the motorway and spends eight perfect hours with a stranger named Sam. As their paths continue to intertwine, they navigate grief, anxiety, and the impact of past relationships, ultimately questioning fate, signs, and coincidences. The book explores themes of love, friendship, self-realization, and the idea of soulmates, all set against the backdrop of serendipitous meetings and intertwined destinies.
The writing style of 'Eight Perfect Hours' is described as engaging, light, and romantic with a touch of old-school charm. Readers are drawn into the story by the traffic jam meeting between Noelle and Sam, which leads to a slow-burn romance filled with missed connections, heartfelt moments, and a warm, fuzzy feeling that lingers even after the book is closed.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include themes of grief, loss, and anxiety, which may be heavy for some readers.
Has Romance?
The romance is a significant element of the story, though it intertwines deeply with themes of personal growth and emotional healing.
From The Publisher:
ONE OF THE BEST FEEL-GOOD BOOKS OF 2021 BY THE WASHINGTON POST
"I read Eight Perfect Hours in one sitting, in four perfect hours, because I couldn't bear to put it down without knowing the ending." -Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author
In this romantic and heartwarming novel, two strangers meet in chance circumstances during a blizzard and spend one perfect evening together, thinking they'll never see each other again. But fate seems to have different plans. From the acclaimed author of the "swoon-worthy…rom-com" (The Washington Post) Dear Emmie Blue.
On a snowy evening in March, thirty-something Noelle Butterby is on her way back from an event at her old college when disaster strikes. With a blizzard closing off roads, she finds herself stranded, alone in her car, without food, drink, or a working charger for her phone.
All seems lost until Sam Attwood, a handsome American stranger also trapped in a nearby car, knocks on her window and offers assistance. What follows is eight perfect hours together, until morning arrives and the roads finally clear. The two strangers part, positive they'll never see each other again but fate, it seems, has a different plan. As the two keep serendipitously bumping into one another, they begin to realize that perhaps there truly is no such thing as coincidence.
With plenty of charming twists and turns and Lia Louis's "bold, standout voice" (Gillian McAllister, author of The Good Sister), Eight Perfect Hours is a gorgeously crafted novel that will make you believe in the power of fate.
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