{"product_id":"louis-and-louise-9781409179832","title":"Louis \u0026 Louise","description":"A moving and thought-provoking novel from literary rising star Julie Cohen, a Richard \u0026amp; Judy recommended author, about one life, lived twice. How different can it be?\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'It's BRILLIANT. Such a clever, entertaining way to demonstrate how gender predetermines a life. I enjoyed it hugely' Marian Keyes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \u003ci\u003eFabulous \u003c\/i\u003epick for 2019's Best Books *\u003cbr\u003e* \u003ci\u003eWoman \u0026amp; Home\u003c\/i\u003e Pick of the Month * \u003cbr\u003e* \u003ci\u003eGood Housekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e Book of the Month * \u003cbr\u003e* \u003ci\u003eEmerald Street\u003c\/i\u003e January's Best Books * \u003cbr\u003e* \u003ci\u003eStylist\u003c\/i\u003e 2019's Hottest Books * \u003cbr\u003e* \u003ci\u003eTHE POOL\u003c\/i\u003e Recommended Books 2019 * \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*****\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eONE LIFE. LIVED TWICE. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLouis and Louise are the same person born in two different lives. They are separated only by the sex announced by the doctor and a final 'e'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey have the same best friends, the same red hair, the same dream of being a writer, the same excellent whistle. They both suffer one catastrophic night, with life-changing consequences. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThirteen years later, they are both coming home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA tender, insightful and timely novel about the things that bring us together - and those which separate us, from the author of Richard \u0026amp; Judy recommended book \u003ci\u003eTogether\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*****\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA NOVEL PEOPLE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Julie Cohen has created something really special . . . full of raw emotion . . . and a heartfelt message which declares that regardless of gender, what really matters to humans most is love' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eStylist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Not often does a story remind us of what beautifully complex creatures we are. Julie Cohen has given us that rare gift' \u003cb\u003eChristina Dalcher, author of VOX\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003ci\u003eLouis and Louise\u003c\/i\u003e is Julie Cohen at her absolute best. So cleverly done and authentic, and you feel as if you live in the town with the characters and have been in the story with them.' \u003cb\u003eA J Pearce\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003ci\u003eLouis \u0026amp; Louise\u003c\/i\u003e is moving and beautiful, but it will also make you wonder and question, and it will stretch out your thinking so very beautifully' \u003cb\u003eJoanna Cannon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Elegant, thoughtful and powerful' \u003cb\u003eDaisy Buchanan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Fierce, intricate and intriguing' \u003cb\u003eFanny Blake\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Hugely original and heartbreakingly real'  \u003cb\u003eRosie Walsh\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A timely read that will stay with you long after you put it down'  \u003cb\u003eLibby Page\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'What a brave, warm and wise book this is. I loved it'  \u003cb\u003eTamar Cohen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  'Beautifully written and thought-provoking'  \u003cb\u003eKate Eberlen, author of MISS YOU\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  'A cobweb of a book: beautifully intricate and delicate'  \u003cb\u003eVeronica Henry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  'Wow. What a beautiful, ballsy and brilliant book'  \u003cb\u003eSinead Moriarty\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  'A beautifully written, heartbreaking and important novel about gender, self, family and, ultimately, love'  \u003cb\u003eClaire Frost, reviewer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'An engaging, moving novel, at its most arresting in the pivotal scenes when she explores the personal fallout of industrial and class conflict in Louis\/Louise's beleaguered hometown' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSunday Times \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A powerful and memorable story of small town secrets, family dynamics and the sense that some things are just meant to be' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSunday Express\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Emotional and seriously powerful' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFabulous\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A modern take told with heart' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrazia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A nuanced exploration of how the social expectations of gender can push us down certain paths' \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe i\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'The premise here is radical, but worth the effort... this elegantly written novel also examines much that is universal \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e*****\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA perfect bookclub read for anyone who has enjoyed Celeste Ng, Kate Atkinson and Anne Tyler.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orion Publishing Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42978375958694,"sku":"9781409179832","price":17.9,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0443\/8471\/4918\/products\/9781409179832_1.jpg?v=1656107274","url":"https:\/\/bookxcess.myshopify.com\/products\/louis-and-louise-9781409179832","provider":"Staging Site ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}