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 ‘I cried real heartfelt tears' ***** 5 star reader review

Lisa and Elliot have been best friends ever since the day they met as children. Popular, bright and sporty, Lisa was Elliot’s biggest supporter when the school bullies made his life a misery, and for that, he will always be grateful.

Twenty years later, life has pulled the pair apart and Lisa is struggling. Her marriage is floundering, her teenage kids are being secretive, and she’s so tired she can’t think straight. So when Elliot knocks on the door, looking much better than she remembers, she can’t help but be delighted to see her old friend again.

With Elliot back in their lives, Lisa’s family problems begin to improve – he’s like the fairy godmother she never had. As their bond deepens, she realises how much she’s missed him, and prays that this is one friendship that will last a lifetime. But sometimes, life has other ideas…

Readers love Stand By Me:

'I absolutely loved this book' ***** Five star reader review

'It genuinely made me cry' ***** Five star reader review

'Stays with you for a long time' ***** Five star reader review

 Coming of Age Contemporary Fiction Genre Fiction Metaphysical & Visionary Romance Small Town & Rural Women's Fiction Heartfelt

Critic reviews

PRAISE FOR S. D. ROBERTSON

  • ‘A heartbreaking tale’ THE SUN
  • ‘Exceptionally beautiful’ MIRANDA DICKINSON, SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
  • ‘A wonderful tale of devastation and ultimately hope’ KATHRYN HUGHES
  • ‘A MUST READ’ Stewart Foster
  • ‘When I wasn't actually reading this book, I found myself thinking constantly about it. Real. Emotional. Powerful. A must-read for anyone who loves to lose themselves completely in a book.’ CLAUDIA CARROLL
  • ‘One of those unique books that once read will truly stay with you for a lifetime.’ Compellingreads.co.uk

‘• A sad, sweet, thought-provoking tale about the love and the bond between parents and children.’ Lovereading.co.uk
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Great read. Hard to put down. Brilliantly wrote. Loved all the characters. Told the story of the sort of friendship we all crave and need. Get your tissues ready for the end. Loved it.

Great book

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Where does Stand By Me rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It's my first!

What does Luci Fish bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

The reading helped the listener to navigate the shifting timeframes and appreciate the humour and sadness as the mystery developed and the narrative unfolded.

A compelling listen

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Really loved this. Both light hearted but deep and meaningful at the same time. Brought out a lot of emotion throughout.

awesome

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The narrator spoiled the story for me and I had to give up by chapter 6. The story seemed promising but the narrator had the voice of a teenage girl throughout.
There was no change in pitch, tone, or voice for each character making it difficult to differentiate between them at times, especially as the story went back and forth in time.
Could not listen to a perpetual girlish voice any longer - shame as I can no longer read .

Totally wrong narrator

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