Here is a very poignant book, that says as much about modern life as it does about the tragedy of terminal illness. The two characters flit in and out of each other’s lives barely meeting, until time starts to run out. Then it is the little things that matter, such as time spent together, a good meal or a laugh about something silly. It is a very sad book – it is not hard to guess the outcome – but it certainly makes you think about the things that matter, and making time for them. This is Alice Kuiper’s debut novel, and I hope she goes on to write many more thought-provoking books told in such an original, and succinct, way.