The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo

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The New York Times Bestseller and A Reese's Book Club Pick "This love story between Lucy and Gabe spans decades and continents as two star-crossed lovers try to return to each other…Will they ever meet again? This book kept me up at night, turning the pages to find out, and the ending did not disappoint."—Reese Witherspoon "One Day meets Me Before You meets your weekender bag."—The Skimm "Extraordinary."—Emily Giffin He was the first person to inspire her, to move her, to truly understand her. Was he meant to be the last? Lucy is faced with a life-altering choice. But before she can make her decision, she must start her story—their story—at the very beginning. Lucy and Gabe meet as seniors at Columbia University on a day that changes both of their lives forever. Together, they decide they want their lives to mean something, to matter. When they meet again a year later, it seems fated—perhaps they'll find life's meaning in each other. But then Gabe becomes a photojournalist assigned to the Middle East and Lucy pursues a career in New York. What follows is a thirteen-year journey of dreams, desires, jealousies, betrayals, and, ultimately, of love.
  • Product Features

    • Suggested age range - Adult
    • Format - Paperback
    • Dimensions - 5.1" W x 7.8" H x 0.6" D
    • Genre - Fiction
    • Publisher - Penguin Publishing Group, Publication date - 02-06-2018
    • Page count - 368
    • ISBN - 9780735212763
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ValentineGalBookLover
3 months ago
from Knoxville, TN

Written in Lucy's First-Person Narrative...

“A woman filled with light makes everything she touches brighter.” ― Jill Santopolo, The Light We Lost Lucy and Gabe were idealistic seniors at Columbia University when they first met on 9/11/2001. As they watched the Twin Towers tragedy unfold, they agreed they wanted their lives to have meaning and matter. A year later, they met again, and that's when the magic happened. They felt like soulmates... Then Gabe becomes a photojournalist assigned to the Middle East... And Lucy became a writer and producer for children's television and stayed in New York... "The Light We Lost" is Lucy and Gabe's love story told to the reader through Lucy's first-person narrative. She has decisions to make, and before she moves forward, she wants to share their thirteen-year journey of emotional ups and downs, together and apart, one little piece at a time. Santopolo's writing style is simple; the chapters are short, and the pages turn quickly. I rarely enjoy romance novels, as most appear superficial and juvenile. This one seemed different in some ways, and I did love it, but I am still torn about several unmentionable niggles, (sorry, no spoilers!), including the fact that this is a love story, and I didn't cry, not even once! 4⭐

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Addyrulesalways
2 years ago

Best book I’ve ever read

This book was incredible. It made me literally SOB so many times. It perfectly describes two different kinds of love. Just remember the gummy bear experiment :)

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Cher.thv18
2 years ago

It was ok

It took me a while to read because I wasn’t really interested in it but I wanted to see if it got better but it ended up being ok. I did cry but not a lot.

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KCL
2 years ago
from Denver, CO

Quick Read- Solid Love Story But...

Not giving it 5 star due to some of the events that took place seemed unrealistic and I felt bad for her husband the entire time. The end was sad and I did enjoy the book for the most part.

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Millinili
3 years ago

Great writing BUT…

This book was an easy read, it captivated me from the beginning to middle (final=bad). I felt that I was being tormented with this love story. The characters deserved more!!

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Gabsgg
3 years ago

Heart wrenching

Was difficult to read at first d/t it being almost third person. But it felt nice to understand the heartbreak and that not all love has a happy ending.

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Bookie9016
3 years ago
from Myrtle Beach, SC

Couldn’t put It down!

I loved this book! I related to It so much the love she had for Gabe but also craving a love like Darren. Read the whole book Christmas Day! The first time in a long time I’ve been able to do that! Looking for a romance? Get this book!

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Sofia2051!!
4 years ago
from Boston

OMG I cried!!!!

A roller coaster of emotions. I love the format of the book

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