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'A beautiful novel full of life-affirming wonder and imagination' BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH

'What looks like magic is simply a part of life we don't understand yet . . .'

When retired Maths teacher Grace Winters is left a run-down house on a Mediterranean island by a long-lost…

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I've always enjoyed reading Matt Haig books and was excited to read this latest release. I find Matt's novels such an easy read but also extremely descriptive allowing the reader to feel like they are walking side-by-side with the characters in their journey.
The Life Impossible is different to most of his other books, especially when a supernatural element enters the story. I confess had I have know this prior to starting I might have been hesitant to read it, but I'm so pleased I hadn't heard any spoilers before hand as I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and would…

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