A poignant exploration of love, loss, and the search for meaning across generations.InWhen We Were Alive, three interconnected narratives unfold: Bobby, a shy magician, grapples with love and friendship; William, haunted by the past, seeks solace from self-hate; and Myles, through letters, confronts a mother he's never known. Each character navigates the complexities of relationships, the burden of guilt, and the quest for beauty amidst sadness.
Set against the backdrop of World War II England and contemporary struggles, thisliterary fictionexplores themes of identity, memory, and the enduring power of human connection. For readers who appreciate character-driven stories withhistorical and psychological depth, this novel offers athought-provoking and emotionally resonantexperience. Discover a world where love and loss intertwine, and the search for meaning transcends time.
When We Were Aliveaddresses the dark side of relationships, war, non-romantic love, passion, and the burden of guilt from living in a world we are powerless to fix.
"The wartime mood evokes shades of Michael Chabon’s Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay. . . . . A complex, well-crafted and absorbing debut that points to a promising future." —Big Issue
Since attaining an MA in Film from Exeter University, C. J. Fisher has worked as a video editor, movie critic, social media manager, and creative content producer, as well as presenting talks on new media to charities and brands. In her free time she is an avid writer, illustrator and online content creator. C. J. vlogs as Ophelia Dagger, with over 30,000 subscribers on YouTube. Her first novel, When We Were Alive, was inspired by events in her own life.Visit C.Js website at oldhotradio.com or follow her on Twitter: @opheliadagger
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