Walking on Sunshine – the first book to make me cry in public (on a train) wishing I had a tissue, a glass of wine and my best friend to share it with.
As revealed in the synopsis, the lovely Pia sadly dies of cancer leaving behind her husband Mike as well as their joint, long term best friends Vicky and Zaza. It’s clear that Mike, Vicky and Zaza are coping (or not coping as it seems) with their loss and grief differently however the one thing they all need is each other. Pia thoughtfully provides “Rules of Death” for Mike to help him carry on without her, resulting in the trio embarking on a challenging trek in Peru which not only strengthens their friendship and leaves them with blisters but also results in some life changing realisation as to who they are and what they want to be. Walking on Sunshine is a beautifully written, thought provoking story and the characters truly come alive in your mind. My heart ached for Mike, Vicky and Zaza – Pia seemed like the wonderful friend that everybody needs.
Some readers may be discouraged by what may sound like a “sad” storyline, however Walking On Sunshine is an emotive yet powerful and heart-warming book that happens to cover some important but tough subject matters.
Having read on social medial months ago that Giovanna nearly lost a good chunk of the book after issues with her Mac, I’m SO pleased those Apple boys managed to retrieve it for her. Giovanna’s writing style is similar to that of Lindsey Kelk, Paige Toon and Mhairi McFarlane, so if you can’t put down any of these authors or have enjoyed any of Giovanna’s previous books, you’ll love this too.
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