The State We're In: An intriguing novel of love and possibility - Softcover

Adele Parks worked in advertising until she published her first novel in 2000. Since then, her many Sunday Times bestsellers have been translated into twenty-six different languages. Adele spent her adult life in Italy, Botswana and London until 2005 when she moved to Guildford, where she now lives with her husband and son. Adele believes reading is a basic human right, so she works closely with The Reading Agency as an Ambassador for Reading Ahead, a programme designed to encourage adult literacy. Meet Adele! Visit her website for the latest news on her upcoming events: www.adeleparks.com, head to Facebook for exclusive extras: facebook.com/OfficialAdeleParks and chat with Adele on Twitter @adeleparks.

This novel has been tenderly and beautifully written and will stay with me for quite a while * A Lover Of Books * A cleverly written and tragically beautiful story filled with empathy and regret, that will stay in your thoughts for a long time, The State We're In is a story of love, family, abandonment and putting ghosts to rest. A haunting tale that will leave you in floods. This truly is Adele Parks at her best, I can't recommend this book enough * Handwritten Girl * A perceptive insight into family life, both idyllic and dreadful, and the individuals that are part of it. The characters are all people that you can believe in...and the ending? It's an absolute stunner! * Our Book Reviews * This book made me laugh, caught at my heart and then broke it. The story is clearly building to something but I didn't know what - I won't spoil it but this is definitely not one for public transport * A Case for Books * The story is completely mesmerising, and the ending heartbreakingly epic. Adele has created a cast of characters that completely cover the moral spectrum. The State We're In is a superb triumph * We Love This Book * A sweet, moving and romantic story that will captivate you from the first page * Closer * A big final twist that will keep you reading * Heat * An emotional punch of an ending * Good Housekeeping * Brace yourself for a crash landing * Marie Claire * Well observed, original and wonderfully crafted, this is my favourite Adele Parks book to date * Sun * An emotional rollercoaster of a read * Woman & Home * Written with wit, and finishes with a surprisingly bittersweet twist * Sunday Mirror * A heart-breaking twist * Mail On Sunday * This is Adele Parks at her very best * Fabulous * A thrilling cross-generational love story. We can't think of many authors who create more flawed and loveable characters * Glamour * Adele Parks is a deft observer of human nature * Kathleen Tessaro * Adele Parks' wonderful and heart breaking new novel will stay with you * Chris Manby * A fairy tale with bite. Sparkly, compelling and - ultimately unexpected * Jane Fallon * Utterly engrossing and beautifully written * Freya North * A heart-warming, heart breaking tale of love and loss, with an ending that will knock you off your feet. This is Adele Parks at the top of her game * Mike Gayle * A must read. Romantic, yet truthful, this is a moving love story with unforgettable characters * Jenny Colgan * A wonderful exploration of love * Katie Fforde * Sweet, sharp and simply unforgettable * Lisa Jewell *