Talking at night by Claire Daverley was on my list the moment I found out about it on a Reddit post where someone was asking for books similar to One Day. I haven’t read One Day but I watched the movie on Netflix & I know it left a lot of people crushed, so I thought, ‘Sign me up!’. In this post, I’ll be sharing my thoughts on Talking at night.
My thoughts
Talking at Night by Claire Daverley follows Will and Rosie, who meet in high school. They’re complete opposites in that classic bad boy, good girl trope, and the story tracks their relationship as it evolves from their teenage years into adulthood. It really shines a light on how much timing plays into love.
Their relationship isn’t straightforward, but that’s what made it so compelling. I appreciated how realistic it felt. I often talk about how friendships and relationships change as people grow older and life gets in the way, and this book captures that perfectly. While the characters aren’t necessarily loveable—they’re often frustrating—I still found myself connecting with their vulnerability. Much of the tension is internal, rather than driven by external events, which adds to its slow-burn appeal. Yes, it does get a bit slow at times, but overall, Talking at Night is a poignant exploration of the nuances of love.
Themes
Life, grief, loss, self-discovery, family, friendship, and relationships.
” We tolerate each other, her mother says. Which works, for us. He’s a good man. He respects me. And I like him, most of the time. Wanting anything else is a fairy tale.”
My rating
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