I Loved You In Another Life sings to the very thing that makes us human: the need to love and be loved. Indeed, Evan and Shosh’s love is one that transcends time itself, and what could be more romantic than that?
Their connections are fantastical and aspirational, they inspire us to dream big and love fully and honestly. In a world where there is so much anger and hate, it gives us something to hope for, because even in the dark, there is someone there to reach out and hold our hands. Arnold shows us that no matter how alone we feel, there is someone out there for us.
These characters are beautifully, almost lyrically written and at their core just wonderfully human. They are not perfect, but flawed in a way that speaks to the very truth of being alive. We love them not despite their imperfections but because of them. Arnold writes the main characters with a raw honesty that demands to be respected and loved. Every part of you wants to root for these characters and their musically linked love story.
There’s a warmth and familiarity about this story. The tale is expertly woven through time and perspectives with a lilting and lyrical style. It’s sad and funny and in many ways a classic tale without feeling stale.
Clíona Hornibrook
I Loved You In Another Life
David Arnold
Bonnier Books, 2023
Paperback, £8.99
ISBN 9781471414329
