One Day

     Author                         David Nicholls

     Country                       United Kingdom

     Genre                          Fiction

     Publication Date         2009

     Pages                           448






There are some books that you don't plan to read but just happen to read. And this was one of those. I chanced upon this book at a bookstore and having heard vaguely about it earlier, found myself picking it up.

After having finished this book at a rather quick pace, my staunch faith that the best things in life tend to happen by chance is restored.

One Day is a remarkable tale of two friends and their evolving relationship over a span of about 20 years. Having met on the last day of graduation, they make no plans for the future but end up as the best of friends and finally as man and wife. These 20 years have seen them mature, succeed, fail, have many relationships; finally to find solace only in each other's friendship.

David Nicholls has done a brilliant job with the narrative by portraying the story on July 15 every year; thereby helping the readers glimpse at the 20 years through 20 days!

I would describe this as a modern day book about people, emotions and the relationships that bind them together. Some relationships are hard to describe and Dex and Em's relationship is one of those. From mere acquaintance to platonic friendship to sexual intimacy to close confidants; splattered with intermittent periods of dislike; their relationship is no different from a constantly colour changing chameleon.

What strikes me the most about this book is the importance of clinging to old friends and the fact that, come what may, life and destiny take their own chosen course. We may try our best to manoeuvre the course, but beyond a point, we have to give in. And that's something that I hold close to my heart. Operating within one's circle of influence and letting other forces take care of the rest is my unwavering maxim in life!

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