Literary FictionYoung Adult
A haunting tale of family ties and past mistakes, following Stella and Jake across continents as their lives intertwine.
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A haunting tale of family ties and past mistakes, following Stella and Jake across continents as their lives intertwine.
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Gripping, insightful, and deft, The Distance Between Us by Maggie O'Farrell is a haunting story of the way our families shape our lives, from the award-winning author of Hamnet and The Marriage Portrait. On a cold February afternoon, Stella catches sight of a man she hasn't seen for many years, but instantly recognises. Or thinks she does. At the same moment on the other side of the globe, in the middle of a crowd of Chinese New Year revellers, Jake realises that things are becoming dangerous. T...
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Romance & sex
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Moderate romantic themes with some implied intimacy, likely fade-to-black.
Violence & gore
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Minor violence or danger implied in Jake's storyline; not graphic.
Profanity
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Minimal use of strong language expected in emotional contexts.
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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No evidence found in available sources.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy or magical elements present.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content present.
Political content
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No evidence found in available sources.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor themes of emotional family struggles or past trauma implied.
Other
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