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One Split Second

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One Split Second by Caroline Bond delves into the aftermath of a tragic car accident that impacts six teenagers and their families. The novel examines the ripple effect this single moment has on relationships, individual futures, and the struggle to find forgiveness and healing. Bond weaves a poignant narrative that captures the complexities and emotional depth of human resilience and interconnected lives.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the complexities of human emotions and relationships, particularly following a life-changing event. It delves into the rippling effects of a single moment on different lives, offering a deep and thought-provoking narrative about resilience, family bonds, and the consequences of our choices.

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One Split Second

A moving and ultimately uplifting novel that challenges us to reflect on our own beliefs about guilt, responsibility and forgiveness.

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One Split Second ... the moment that changed their lives forever.

When a car carrying five friends home from a party crashes into a wall, the consequences are devastating—not just for the young people directly involved, but also for their families and the wider community.

No one escapes unscathed, but some are more deeply scarred than others. Those affected are left to question who was to blame for the accident, and what price they will pay.

This moving story of an accident and its aftermath explores our understanding of love and loyalty, grief and forgiveness.

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One Split Second by Caroline Bond is praised for its haunting and nuanced narrative, capturing the tragic shift from normality to catastrophe with empathy and insight. Reviewers have been utterly engaged with the story, highlighting Bond's ability to create heart-wrenching tales involving impossible decisions. It's noted for being deeply affecting and staying with readers long after the last page.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786499257

Publisher: Atlantic Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corvus

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 268g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Caroline Bond was born in Scarborough and studied English at Oxford University before working as a market researcher for 25 years. She has an MA in Creative Writing from Leeds Trinity University, and lives in Leeds with her husband and three children.

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