I,Gabriel
A moral fable for our divided times. A compelling story of renewal for us all and especially readers with a conscience and a hope that we can be better.
Sometimes, things just happen for a reason and beyond our control, like not getting on a fated aeroplane. Gabriel Webber is an esteemed and fabulously wealthy surgeon. He wants for nothing. He is the man with everything? A man with a plane to catch who is about to make an impossible discovery about himself.
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What readers have to say
“Sometimes shocking, sometimes profoundly moving, the story pulls you along at a ferocious pace and I did not see the ending coming. If you want to read something which entertaining but also challenges how you see, this book is for you.”
“…if you find yourself on the rocks when you pick up this book, you might just find the answers you are looking for. I promise, no matter where you are in life, there is something in this piece that will resonate.”
“The author makes much of readers being confounded by the ending and I took up the challenge gleefully, confident that I could pick it out. And blow me down, I didn’t. I didn’t see it all. The most satisfying and clever conclusion to a fiendishly clever book. Bravo.”
“I loved this book. I finished it in one sitting and it, along with Holland’s other books, were miracles after my months long reading block.”
“It’s full of pathos, and humour as you’d expect from a leading comedian, and is a true picture of our lives today. Basically, it’s a bloody good read and great entertainment from an author who really knows his craft. Highly recommended”
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Reader Reviews
"A heart-warming tale so beautifully told. It provokes tears, laughter, and creates a warm sense of decency. A fabulous read and an equally great cause.”
“…like playing in a major on a Sunday, you never know what’s ahead, but you just keep on hoping. And sometimes, your best hopes come in. This is what Open Links is like.”
“Open Links is a page-turner like no other. A tale that draws you in right from the start, kindling a wonderful mixture of happiness and spellbinding heartache. It's a story that makes you think about the beauty of life and the secrets it holds - a journey of pure, heart-warming euphoria.”
‘Everyone loves a sporting fairytale which is why everyone will love Open Links. Worth it for the slow reading page alone which made me howl and cheer.’
“A delightful story wonderfully told. You do not have to be a golfer or a golf fan to enjoy this - but if you are you will love it.”
‘A story that will stay with you. The author takes traditional ingredients of hopes and dreams, love and regret, and does something really quite magical with them.’
“As I have never played golf, I was sceptical about reading Open Links, but thought I'd give it a go as the money went to a great cause (Anthony Nolan). But I loved it! Ricky Randal captured my heart from the first page, and the story just kept getting better with each character being introduced. A fabulous easy heart-warming read for golfers or non-golfers alike.”
“Truly, Open links is the best book I have ever read. As a 16-year-old girl with no interest in golf and mostly never finish an entire book, I was surprised at how quickly I became enthralled by this story. Completely, heart-warming, I expect I will read it again and again.”
“…so glad I heard about this book. Absolutely loved it. The characters are so vivid, I found myself genuinely caring about them, and I couldn’t stop reading because I just needed to know what happens next! It made me laugh out loud but also it made me cry. There aren’t many writers who can do this. Don't be put off thinking it's all about golf. It’s a perfect setting and backdrop for a beautiful story that everyone will enjoy... golf fan or not.”