The Switch by Beth O’Leary
More than thirty languages have been used to translate Beth O’Leary’s works, which have achieved Sunday Times bestseller status. Her first book, THE FLATSHARE, sold more than 500,000 copies and radically altered her life. Her second book, THE SWITCH, has been optioned for a movie by Steven Spielberg’s production company, Amblin Partners. With a very misbehaving golden retriever by her side, Beth writes her books in the countryside of Hampshire. You can typically find her cuddled up somewhere with a book, a cup of tea, and a number of woollen jumpers if she isn’t at her work (whatever the weather).
The Switch by Beth O'Leary
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Overachiever Leena Cotton escapes to her grandma Eileen’s home for some much-needed rest after being told to take a two-month break after messing up a significant presence at work.
Eileen recently became single and will turn 80 soon. She would like another chance at love, but there aren’t many good-looking gentlemen in her small Yorkshire village.
As a result, they opt to try a two-month swap. Eileen will reside in London and pursue romance there. She’ll move into Leena’s apartment and pick up all the swiping right, casual dating, and city neighbour lingo. Leena will take care of everything in rural Yorkshire in the meantime, including Eileen’s gorgeous cottage and garden, her idyllic, peaceful village, and her small community initiatives.
But none of them anticipated how challenging it would be to put themselves in the other’s shoes. Will Eileen and Leena’s lives being switched lead them to themselves? and perhaps even discover real love? It’s never too late to alter everything…or to find yourself, according to Beth O’Leary’s novel The Switch.
I adored how this novel depicts this 79-year-old woman as a young, seductive woman. There is no ageism present here. She is a completely realized, exquisitely written character who nonetheless yearns for, loves, and commits errors. I adored her perspective so much. I liked how Leena had to adjust her way of doing things in the tiny village and learn to forgive her mother. It is quite difficult to feel resentment toward a deceased individual. Blaming someone you can still touch is much simpler. Although her trip was not simple, it was really nicely written.
