This, My Second Life by Patrick Charnley review – an astonishing debut of recovery

I mean, 40 minutes clinically dead? That's wild right? I'm no expert, but I'm not convinced this "new life" thing is all it's cracked up to be. I've heard stories about people trying to escape their problems by fleeing to some remote village, but it sounds like Jago's just running from his issues rather than really facing them.

And what's with the brain recalibrating for recovery? Is that even a thing? Sounds like science fiction to me . And don't even get me started on the land developer - sounds like he's just trying to exploit people for profit.

I'm not saying I didn't enjoy the writing style, but at the end of the day, it's all about how it affects real life, right? I'd rather see someone tackle some real-world problems rather than just exploring some hypothetical "second life" scenario .

OMG I'm literally obsessed with this novel already! I love how the author is trying to capture Jago's voice and emotions so authentically it feels like you're right there with him, going through all the ups and downs of his second life. And can we talk about the setting? Cornish village vibes are everything I'm definitely adding this to my bucket list for a future reading challenge

But what really gets me is how Jago's recovery is not just physical, but also emotional it's like he's trying to rebuild his whole sense of self. And then Sophie and Bill come along and shake things up... it's like the author is playing with all these different threads and seeing where they pull.

I'm curious about Jago's relationship with Sophie too how will he reconcile his old feelings for her with this new life? And what does Granny Carne's presence mean for him? Is she like a symbol of everything that's familiar and comforting, or is there something more going on beneath the surface?

Ugh I'm so excited to keep reading have you guys read any good books lately?

just finished reading this debut novel by Patrick Charnley and I'm still reeling from the experience so many layers to Jago's story, it's like he's constantly unraveling like a ball of twine his struggle to find himself is super relatable, I mean who hasn't felt lost or out of place at some point? and the way Charnley writes about the world around Jago feels so immersive, you can almost smell the sea air and taste the salt but what really got me was how Jago's past continues to haunt him, like a ghost that won't quit haunting his dreams it's like he's trying to find peace in this second life, but his old self just won't let go

OMG, I just finished reading this book and I'm still trying to process everything ... so like, the main character Jago has this near-death experience and then he goes back to his village where he grew up? Sounds kinda weird to me ... but then I kept reading and it was actually really captivating. I loved how the author described the setting and the characters' emotions... it felt so immersive! But what's with all these outsiders coming in and messing with Jago's life? feels like a lot of drama ... anyway, I think the book is pretty deep and stuff, but I'm not really sure what to make of it yet . Guess I'll just have to finish reading it before I can give my full opinion