Ok I'm far from a prude (I like a bit of spice), but this one was a lot for me. A lot of very graphic, very detailed open door sex scenes.

That being said, I'm not sure about this one. There are parts that I thought were truly beautiful, and I absolutely loved the idea of the storyline of the middle-aged male couple falling in love - you just don't see or read about that in many places. It's always the hot young men, or the quite camp stereotypical gay men. But these two are in their 50's, Australian sons of immigrants, one is a grandfather, and they're just unremarkable everyday men looking for connection and love.

BUT there were some scenes that I could not get past and I wondered at why they were included and how they benefitted the story. I guess they made it more honest and raw, but I don't know...

There is also an end section that completely changes from the men's POV to that of the daughter of one of their former lovers. I think this part is to show the different types of love and relationships, and living. I loved how it shows there is no right or wrong way to live, and one's persons truth can be very different to anothers.

Overall, I'm not sure. I do think some people will love this. It's very literary and well written. I'm just not sure it was for me.

Delicately tender and brimming with heart, this love story offers a captivating exploration of its central characters' intricate emotions. As an introvert and overthinker, I was particularly drawn to the rich portrayal of their inner thoughts. What sets this book apart is its refreshing uniqueness; it defies the conventions of typical love stories.
However, having previously read one of this author’s other works, 'The Slap,' I couldn't help but notice a missing element – the dramatic tension that keeps readers yearning for more. While this narrative is character-driven and beautifully introspective, it may leave you wanting a touch more suspense to keep you truly engrossed.