Half a World Away

Paperback Published on: 20/02/2020
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Half a World Away
Emotional and Moving
I loved this book, heart warming characters who I connected with from the word go. Getting to know Kerry and Noah was an absolute joy and their story was b... READ MORE
Ann Noddles at Durham
Half a World Away
Heart wrenching, hilarious and feel good!
This tells the tale of two perspectives, Kerry & Noah. They have totally different back grounds and grew up so differently but who knew they would be half ... READ MORE
Sophie

Synopsis

Strangers living worlds apart. Strangers with nothing in common. But it wasn't always that way...

Kerry Hayes is single mum, living on a tough south London estate. She provides for her son by cleaning houses she could never hope to afford. Taken into care as a child, Kerry cannot ever forget her past.

Noah Martineau is a successful barrister with a beautiful wife, daughter and home in fashionable Primrose Hill. Adopted as a child, Noah always looks forward, never back.

When Kerry reaches out to the sibling she lost on the day they were torn apart as children, she sets in motion a chain of events that will have life-changing consequences for them both. By turns funny and moving, Half a World Away is a story that will stay with you long after you read its powerfully emotional, heartbreaking final page.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
  • ISBN: 9781473687370
  • Number of pages: 368
  • Dimensions: 196 x 130 x 28 mm
  • Weight: 261g
  • Languages: English

Customer Reviews

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Half a World Away
Funny, heart-breaking and uplifting
Mike Gayle has a way of writing that draws you immediately into his novels. There is such realism and honesty in this lovely book about two people who coul... READ MORE
MoziDogReads
Half a World Away
Powerfully written
Whilst I’ve noticed Mike Gayle’s book in the past they’ve not really jumped out at me however the blurb of Half a World Away really appealed to me and havi... READ MORE
Sarah Goldthorpe
Half a World Away
Beautifully written and heavily character driven
Firstly, if they turn this book into a film… there is no chance of me going to watch it.   I’m not sure how I managed to avoid actual tears, especially bec... READ MORE
Sara-Anne Mills-bricknell
Half a World Away
Amazing...
Brilliant book, didn't want it to end, contemporary, powerful and emotional, fantastic.....
Gemma Wilkinson
Half a World Away
The best book I’ve read in a long time!
This one of the best books I’ve read for a long time! Why do I love it? Because the characters became so “real” and that is what makes Mike Gayle such a ta... READ MORE
Kallistheni Papadopoulos
Half a World Away
"Of course I've got mates, I've got a job that I sort of enjoy, and I've got a place to call home, but I'd give the whole lot up like a shot just to have someone to belong to."
Half A World Away by Mike Gayle I you wanna have a good cry, read this book! Legit, I finished this book at 2am this morning with tears running down my... READ MORE
Mirandapandareads
Half a World Away
Half a World Away, Mike Gayle
This book made me cry! A beautiful story about real life issues. Adoption, hope, love, death, denial, neglect, the list goes on. I definitely plan on rea... READ MORE
Stephanie
Half a World Away
Half a World Away
This is the first Mike Gayle book I’ve read, and I have to say I completely loved it. It’s exceptionally well written and thought provoking. Sad & happy an... READ MORE
Louise Smyth
Half a World Away
Extremely heartfelt story.
This is the first of Mick Gayle’s books that I have read and it did not disappoint. I was hooked from start to finish. His well developed characters leave ... READ MORE
Kobi Corvan
Half a World Away
Breathtaking and heartbreaking all at once!
. I knew this book was going to be good just from all the reviews and recommendations it had had via goodreads, Facebook and Bookstagram but my god. I was ... READ MORE
Lauren S
Half a World Away
A piece of art.
This book captured me, it explored every emotion I have. I fell in love with not only the characters but the story line but everything inbetween. There was... READ MORE
Megan Wilkinson
Half a World Away
fun breezy read
I love Mike Gayle's style, and he is often my first choice when I am looking for a quick and enjoyable read on holiday.
Simone  Slee
Half a World Away
Another Gayle classic
Although potentially a little predictable the characters are well formed. Funny and sad. Gayle fans will enjoy. Recommend
Elaine Blanks