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A Tale of Two Women
This is a truly moving story with characters that I found warm and real. The two main protagonists are both women desperate for motherhood. Neither can con... READ MORE
A brilliant successor novel.
If you enjoyed Rayners previous novel One Moment One Morning, then you are sure to loved this one, If you haven't then you will still enjoy it.
We return t... READ MORE
Synopsis
‘A topical subject treated with insight and care that makes for a wholly absorbing story . . . will prompt a tear or two’ Easy Living
What if the thing you most longed for was resting on a two week wait?
After a health scare, Brighton-based Lou learns that her time to have a baby is running out. She can’t imagine a future without children, but her partner doesn’t seem to feel the same way.
Meanwhile, up in Yorkshire, Cath is longing to start a family with her husband, Rich. No one would be happier to have a child than Rich, but Cath is infertile.
Could these two women help each other out?
‘An addictive page turner . . . digs deep into the importance of love and friendship’ Manchester Evening News
‘Explores an emotive subject with great sensitivity’ Sunday Express
‘Beautifully written and heartbreakingly honest’ Novelicious
Publisher information
- Publisher: Pan Macmillan
- ISBN: 9780330544108
- Number of pages: 432
- Dimensions: 197 x 130 x 26 mm
- Weight: 337g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allLoved it, couldn't put it down
Two Week Wait by Sarah Rayner. This is the first book that I have read by Sarah Rayner. Two Week Wait is a lovely story, just the thing you need to curl up... READ MORE
Heartbreaking, Heartwarming - a real page turner
Heartbreaking and life changing – that’s how I would describe Two Week Wait. A topic that isn’t normally written about in fiction and not one I would norma... READ MORE
A good read
In the 'Two Week Wait' we meet up with Lou and some of her friends, who we first met in 'One Moment One Morning', Sarah Rayner's previous novel. Both books... READ MORE
The Waiting Game
I really enjoyed Sarah Rayner’s last book, One Moment One Morning, but I’m not particularly interested in the subject of infertility/IVF etc, and if I’d re... READ MORE
A very good read
As in Rayner’s previous novel, it is easy to build an interest in the characters. The text is written in an engaging style, which helps to maintain interes... READ MORE
Food for thought ...
No one (female at least) could remain unmoved by this novel. The primordial need to have a baby can only be accomplished via IVF for some – there’s Cath wh... READ MORE
A Fantastic Read
From the minute I started this book I couldn't put it down. It's a truly heart warming story of two very different women on their journey to motherhood. I ... READ MORE
Not something I'm interested in
The story of two women trying for "last chance" pregnancies through egg sharing, and the impact it has on them and those around them.
I really enjoyed Sar... READ MORE
Great Book
This book takes you through the journey of the two main charectors through the process of IVF. It shares the reactions of friends and family to their decis... READ MORE
A Captivating Read
The characters are the heart and soul of this book. Every word they say feels honest and believable. There's nothing over the top or out of place. Sarah Ra... READ MORE
An interesting read
I wouldn't normally buy or read a book like this - my usual diet is murder mystery. However, i found this book surprisingly absorbing and it certainly rais... READ MORE
Surprisingly Good
This isn't a subject which I'd usually go for. I'm 23, I don't want kids yet, or anytime soon, so you would think this wouldn't appeal (which is in fact wh... READ MORE
A good read, and very informative
I possibly missed out on the background to some of the characters, not having read the earlier book in which they were introduced. But the parallel stories... READ MORE
A well researched emotional rollercoaster
'The Two Week Wait' is a gut-renching novel that follows two women as they go on the journey of their life.
The novel follows Lou, a thirty something year ... READ MORE
Touching and Enjoyable
Emotional and heartfelt, this book is definitely one to put on your reading list. The Two Week Wait depicts the journey of two women who both long to have ... READ MORE
A moving read
I started this book with trepidation as the subjects of fertility and IVF are not usually my reading of choice. I soon found myself being drawn into the st... READ MORE
not for everyone - probably for the girls
Sarah Rayner writes earnestly and thoughtfully but not grippingly about the emotions and events surrounding two very different women - one a lesbian, the o... READ MORE
Emotional Rollercoaster Read
The main topic of this book is based around having children via IVF and egg sharing. The book is easy to follow and a fun and easy read. The four main char... READ MORE
An emotional story that is difficult to put down
I really enjoyed this book and often found myself reading later into the evening than planned as I couldn't put it down. The story follows two women and th... READ MORE
An addictive page turner written from the heart
I read One Moment, One Morning a couple of weeks ago and LOVED it, so when I saw this had just come out by the same author I couldn't wait to get stuck in.... READ MORE
Not to be missed!
Beautifully written and imaginative as well as factual - the story deals with two womens' stories about IVF. It was happy, sad, tender, romantic and someti... READ MORE
Beautiful book
This book simply put is beautiful. I received a copy from Waterstones to review and I just couldn't put it down. The emotions are well written, you can pos... READ MORE
Brave
The theme of this book is quite brave and very interesting which is reason enough for me to recommend the book. Furthermore, some of the main characters ar... READ MORE
love this book, its great
this book is an amazing read as even though it is quite emotional in some parts, the characters which we are introduced to throughout the book are very bel... READ MORE
Tribute to life
The book reflects on praesent and discussed topics. Sarah Rayner handles them with a great deal of sensitivity. She brings the characters close to you.Anyo... READ MORE
The Two Week Wait
This book is definitely one for the girls and it's a real page turner. Through this heart-warming story we get to know the two main characters Cath and Lou... READ MORE