Tuesday, June 26, 2018

The Lido by Libby Page



This was one of the loveliest feel good stories of the year so far , ticking every box for all I look for in a book . The story is set in Brixton in London at the local community Lido ( outdoor swimming pool) and centers around two main characters called Kate and Rosemary . Kate is a twenty something journalist who is frustrated with her job and her success so far , lonely and in need of a purpose in life . Rosemary is an elderly widow who deeply misses the love of her life , her husband George , and who is deeply connected to the Lido . When the Lido is threatened with closure it is up to these two women and all their friends to get together to keep this much needed place open for al their sakes . 

These characters and the community that was created in the story was beautiful , I could not get enough of it all . The setting of a peaceful oasis in London where everyone was equal and friendships were made was a delight and the back story of Rosemary and George was a beautiful tearjerker . Simply , a heartwarming story that I would recommend to all . It will pull at your heartstrings for all the right reasons. 


This was a library book , here is a link to this book on goodreads :


https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34709995-the-lido

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