I picked this book up because I love family drama. The conflicts are mostly relatable and realistic and I really enjoy reading them.
As soon as I started, I connected with Tasha. She reminded me very strongly of my mother and her struggles were universal. The neverending household jobs, looking after the kids, not getting the support you need from your husband, the lack of attention - these are problems faced by women all over the world regardless of their circumstances.
The incidence which happened to test Tasha and Charlie’s relationship is something I usually don’t tolerate but while reading this book, I could really sympathise with Tasha and understand the events that led to it.
Now comes the parts I didnt like. Everything after this point was a huge disappointment. Tasha so far was a strong woman for me but after the incident she just turns into a grovelling door mat, which made no sense. I really really hated Charlie because he never even tried to have a honest discussion about anything and just takes everything for granted. I hated that relationship. It looked toxic rather than a good healthy partnership.
Another thing I found hugely distracting was the overflow of information. Each page was so dense with words and info, that was not really needed to push the story forward, that it took me double the time it usually takes, to finish the book.
Overall I didnt much like this book except for the 1st 25-30% and was a total miss for me.

Missing communication, developing distance, misinterpretations and mistakes drive this novel and mark the daily life of Tasha, mother of two, wife of eleven years. She feels disillusioned with her life, separated from her husband, Charlie, newly promoted in undercover police work. He cannot talk about his case and this drives a wedge further into the relationship. Enter Javier, handsome and attentive neighbor bringing with him the opportunity for disaster. Tasha falls into a onetime fling and her life implodes when Charlie finds out. The rest of the story revolves around their and the case Charlie is trying to solve.
The ending is crazy and totally unexpected!

I loved the cover of this book, it's simple but colourful and it's the colours that drew me in. I liked the blurb and was interested to see how it went. I'd never read a novel by this author before so wondered how it would go.

An enjoyable read but not one that I was in love with and rushing to finish. I liked the idea of overall story, which is what obviously made me want to request it, but I was a little shocked at how far Tasha pushed it and wasn't surprised at how that particular relationship ended up for her.

Don't get me wrong, I related to her character in parts, but I don't feel that the story needed Tasha to do that. Maybe it's because I don't agree with what happened I'm not sure but I just didn't like that part at all! The rest of the story I found engaging and interesting, and I did relate to Tasha in some ways.

Overall, not my favourite novel but I would be interested to read more by this author.

I have mixed feelings about this book. The main characters choices and emotions seemed to vary from one extreme to the other. So much time was spent with characters wallowing in self-pity and doubt, but the resolution was quick and seemed to come out of nowhere. I'm sure there are people who would enjoy this book, but it just wasn't for me.

I really enjoyed this book. It wasn't an author that I read before. The characters were very believable and I could see how Tasha could feel that she was being neglected by her husband, with such busy lives. I guess it was a bit twee in that she was a typical stay at home housewife, doing everything for her family and husband, but even in 2018 there are families that still live like that and you can certainly see why their lives may seem boring to others! It was a quick read. The story flowed well and the characters were enjoyable. A good holiday read.

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This book has surprised me beyond expectations. I opened it for a realistic and sombre story which may require some time to finish. Sure, it deals with a serious theme, but the gripping language and narration won't allow you to put it down for a second. Consequently, my plans for the day has gone awry, and the notes I need to prepare are lying there neglected.
The story follows the perspective of Tasha who opted to become a stay at home mom since she didn't enjoy her profession as a doctor. But as years passed by, her husband and three children have begun to take her for granted, leaving her to wallow in a never ending frustration. Then she does the unthinkable. She sleeps with her neighbour Javier and the guilt set in. The plot plummets into action from there, following the repercussions of this deed and concludes with a very deserving end.
Tasha's story is not a singular one. It is not hard to relate to her feeling as we encounter many Tashas often in our lives. The book felt like a modern retelling of 'A Doll's House', reminding us once again that a woman also has a duty towards herself. She could never be complete just as a mother.
A well written, beautiful story that every woman should read.

I had mixed feelings about this book. I thought the plot overall was very relatable for many married women and what can happen over time with kids, mortgages, jobs, etc. So I loved the premise of it all but there was not enough built up to push this mother into an affair. I got she was frustrated and feeling unappreciated but it all happened very quickly. The one night stand with the neighbor lacked a connection and the ending was predictable. I got that she was "sad" over her husband leaving but didn't feel that she really worked on repairing this relationship- it seemed too easy. I really wanted to love this book but it was just ok for me.

Disappointing. The Distance Between Us is written from the well worn point of view of a disenchanted housewife struggling to run the house, and look after the kids while the husband neglects her and their marriage. The novel lacked depth and didn't really get going at all. It was all a bit predictable.

Devoured this book whilst sat on the beach in one afternoon... I think the story will resonate with many bored housewives who think the grass is greener !!! Tasha and Charlie juggle their hectic lives with 3 young children - Charlie’s working long hours makes Tasha feel unloved so in a moment of madness she falls into bed with the handsome neighbour ... what follows is a great story of dealing with the aftermath of cheating as Tasha realises Charlie is the love of her life, who she may lose due to one mistake