Mark gartside what will survive

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Tea Leaves and Reads. It's always refreshing to read an English set book written by a man - they're quite rare! I disagree with the repeated comparisons to 'One Day', which shone with genuinely engaging characters. Sure, storywise there are parallels, and this makes an easy - and even sometimes fairly moving - read, but I found myself underwhelmed by the very bland characters and dialogue. Karen Lindsay. Bought this because it was compared to One Day.

Saying something is as good as something else doesn't make it true. Characters lacked the depth of those in One Day I just didn't believe in their story.

I enjoyed this book, a really quick read. A bit cheesy in places but I could soooo relate to his relationship with his teenage son. This was a heart warming journey.

Loved it! Would definitely read any future books by this author. Squid McFinnigan. Author 4 books 13 followers. I liked it. I was torn between giving it a three or a four. The reason I went for the four was because I grew up in the same era and related a lot to some of the earlier parts of the book. Unlike some other reviewers I did like the characters, particularly the son. I thought the goofy friend was a little too goofy to be real.

I guess where it lost points for me was the fact the story was fairly well laid out from the start. Charlotte's death did not sting as much as it should because from day one we knew the the main character was a lone parent. I felt a lot for the man after that and his spiral into destruction felt very real.

All books have good and bad points, what are good to one are bad to another. The upshot of my experience with Mr Gartside's work is this, it was easy reading and a very enjoyable book. I may not remember it in twenty years time but for the moment it provided a very enjoyable experience. Thank you sir. Andrew Hamilton. A brilliantly written novel by Mark Gartside! What will survive follows the story of Graham Melton, through both his teenage years meeting his love Charlotte, through to his adult life as a single farther raising his and Charlottes child, Michael!

But what happened to make him a single parent? What could have possible gone wrong in between? A very difficult book to put down and one I highly recommend, especially to fans of Nicholas sparks, or nick Hornby!!

This is a beautiful written book sensitive and harsh in places. A story of life growing up and falling in love at as a young teenager. The pits and falls and getting adults to realise this is real and an enduring lasting relationship. This was a personal journey for me as if written by my sister.

Events are so true to life and it will have you on the edge of your seat and sighing at the end. Karen Osment. Absolutely brilliant book that felt like a real life account of someone's life.

I completely guessed how it would end but that wasn't the point. It was about one man's very emotional journey between decades. Pat Osment. Loved this book,so well written,emotional at times but not over the top.. Sandy Stiff. Summary The one thing he never expected to be was a single dad. What happened in those years inbetween? How did something so perfect go so tragically wrong?

Mark Gartside was born in Warrington in the s. He currently lives in Maine, USA, with his wife and two sons. What Will Survive is his first novel.

Sku GOR ISBN 13 ISBN 10 Children's Books. Rare Books. Video Games. My Account. Item 1 of 0. Very Good. Add to cart. Reviews: Trustpilot. Summary The one thing he never expected to be was a single dad.