Reviews: The Fruit Bowl
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“An emotional rollercoaster”
I launched myself into this book knowing how much it meant to Dom. It didn’t disappoint to say the least. It’s written from a man’s viewpoint but is full of emotion and immense courage in the face of such adversity. You root for the main character Tom and become invested in his story and outcome. I loved the references to the actual fruit bowl and the story behind it.  I wanted to get to the closure of the story but really didn’t want it to end. I enjoyed every page of  this book. What can I say but -Congratulations Dom I absolutely loved it!!
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Lorraine B
“An emotional rollercoaster”
I launched myself into this book knowing how much it meant to Dom. It didn’t disappoint to say the least. It’s written from a man’s viewpoint but is full of emotion and immense courage in the face of such adversity. You root for the main character Tom and become invested in his story and outcome. I loved the references to the actual fruit bowl and the story behind it.  I wanted to get to the closure of the story but really didn’t want it to end. I enjoyed every page of  this book. What can I say but -Congratulations Dom I absolutely loved it!!
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Lorraine B
“Finished it in 2 days”
Bought Eclipsed and Fruit bowl for daughters 16th birthday, so while she read eclipsed I read Fruit Bowl. This is the first book I have physically read for years as I listen to Audible. Wow, so pleased I did, finished it in 2 days as I couldn’t put it down. I sobbed in places! So moving, drawing out my empathy for the lead character, and how I would feel if it happened to me. I need more Dominic Holland books!
On a personal note Sophie was delighted with the books which we gave her early, and ecstatic you had personalised them for her. She is hoping to go to Tring park to study Drama, so eclipsed is perfect for her.
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Beverley L
“Finished it in 2 days”
Bought Eclipsed and Fruit bowl for daughters 16th birthday, so while she read eclipsed I read Fruit Bowl. This is the first book I have physically read for years as I listen to Audible. Wow, so pleased I did, finished it in 2 days as I couldn’t put it down. I sobbed in places! So moving, drawing out my empathy for the lead character, and how I would feel if it happened to me. I need more Dominic Holland books!
On a personal note Sophie was delighted with the books which we gave her early, and ecstatic you had personalised them for her. She is hoping to go to Tring park to study Drama, so eclipsed is perfect for her.
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Beverley L
“I couldn’t put the book down”
I couldn’t put the book down, it’s beautifully written and let’s you experience the range of emotions the protagonist must face while he recovers from tragedy. It’s tragic but perfect in every way, it had me crying at the start and also the end. It had me laughing in between the grief, the blending of comedy with the tragedy and grief is just astounding. All in all it’s a beautiful, moving and emotional story filled with interesting characters and a grief we’ll all face at some points in our lives, the raw exposure of emotion made me enjoy every minute of reading. Definitely one of the best books I have read in my entire life. A word of advice do not read in public unless your comfortable with people seeing you cry, I learned the hard way.
Can’t wait to read the rest of Dominic Hollands work.
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Casey O'D
“I couldn’t put the book down”
I couldn’t put the book down, it’s beautifully written and let’s you experience the range of emotions the protagonist must face while he recovers from tragedy. It’s tragic but perfect in every way, it had me crying at the start and also the end. It had me laughing in between the grief, the blending of comedy with the tragedy and grief is just astounding. All in all it’s a beautiful, moving and emotional story filled with interesting characters and a grief we’ll all face at some points in our lives, the raw exposure of emotion made me enjoy every minute of reading. Definitely one of the best books I have read in my entire life. A word of advice do not read in public unless your comfortable with people seeing you cry, I learned the hard way.
Can’t wait to read the rest of Dominic Hollands work.
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Casey O'D
“I wanted to try something new”
Usually I read thrillers and fantasy, because I love the action and suspense and it just captivates me. But I wanted to try something new and so I decided to read the books of Dom. Fruit Bowl is the first book I read by him and I love it. I have to say I had to take a break pretty quickly because I shed so many tears that I couldn’t read any further. I didn’t think that a novel could captivate me like this, because I was sure I would miss the action. But whenever I put the book aside, I couldn’t wait to read on. I love the story as it is written and just the whole book. Definitely recommend!
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Desiree K
“I wanted to try something new”
Usually I read thrillers and fantasy, because I love the action and suspense and it just captivates me. But I wanted to try something new and so I decided to read the books of Dom. Fruit Bowl is the first book I read by him and I love it. I have to say I had to take a break pretty quickly because I shed so many tears that I couldn’t read any further. I didn’t think that a novel could captivate me like this, because I was sure I would miss the action. But whenever I put the book aside, I couldn’t wait to read on. I love the story as it is written and just the whole book. Definitely recommend!
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Desiree K
“Poignant story”
A brilliant and poignant story of unimaginable loss and perseverance of the human spirit that you will not be able to put down. It pulls on every heart string and will have you crying with Tom and laughing with Paddy. Truly a page-turner and a story that will stay with you for a long time to come.
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Krista L
“Poignant story”
A brilliant and poignant story of unimaginable loss and perseverance of the human spirit that you will not be able to put down. It pulls on every heart string and will have you crying with Tom and laughing with Paddy. Truly a page-turner and a story that will stay with you for a long time to come.
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Krista L
“Wow!!!”
I couldn’t put the book down. Amazing novel that has a bit of everything. I cried, laughed and was left wanting more. Excellent work!!!
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Celia G
“Wow!!!”
I couldn’t put the book down. Amazing novel that has a bit of everything. I cried, laughed and was left wanting more. Excellent work!!!
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Celia G
“Wonderful piece of work”
It reminded me that when bad things happen, and you have the courage to get up, and get on with it, the good comes along…that what ever you give from the heart, will return to you in warmth and love!
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Gabriela N
“Wonderful piece of work”
It reminded me that when bad things happen, and you have the courage to get up, and get on with it, the good comes along…that what ever you give from the heart, will return to you in warmth and love!
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Gabriela N
“Such a wonderful read!”
Early on my imagination took flight and brought with it every emotion on the spectrum from sorrow to joy! Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end and I was left wishing the lives of the characters would continue on and more chapters would appear as I was finishing the book. I could hardly put it down I was so invested! I had a lovely time reading The Fruit Bowl and think others would enjoy it as well!
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Grace H
“Such a wonderful read!”
Early on my imagination took flight and brought with it every emotion on the spectrum from sorrow to joy! Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end and I was left wishing the lives of the characters would continue on and more chapters would appear as I was finishing the book. I could hardly put it down I was so invested! I had a lovely time reading The Fruit Bowl and think others would enjoy it as well!
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Grace H
” This book was an absolute delight”
This book was an absolute delight and Dom just gets better and better. After reading Eclipsed and Open Links, I had high hopes and was not disappointed! Dom has an incredible talent for masterfully blending tragedy and comedy and creating characters you genuinely root for. Another amazing addition to my collection of books by Mr Holland!
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Becky M
” This book was an absolute delight”
This book was an absolute delight and Dom just gets better and better. After reading Eclipsed and Open Links, I had high hopes and was not disappointed! Dom has an incredible talent for masterfully blending tragedy and comedy and creating characters you genuinely root for. Another amazing addition to my collection of books by Mr Holland!
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Becky M
” Absolutely loved the book”
A wonderful  story of a man going through a tragedy and grief and then finding a purpose to live again. So many interesting characters, so many different emotions, so real and genuine…. and beautifully written. Thanks Mr Holland for writing this beautiful, moving and emotional story. Enjoyed every minute of reading it.
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Athena G
” Absolutely loved the book”
A wonderful  story of a man going through a tragedy and grief and then finding a purpose to live again. So many interesting characters, so many different emotions, so real and genuine…. and beautifully written. Thanks Mr Holland for writing this beautiful, moving and emotional story. Enjoyed every minute of reading it.