Below the Big Blue Sky

Well, that was a tearjerker! Anna McPartlin's Below the Big Blue Sky is a MORE than worthy follow-up to The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes * Marian Keyes *
I hadn't thought it possible to laugh and cry during one book as much as I had while reading The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes. But I turned the last page of Below The Big Blue Sky broken and elated all at once. Anna McPartlin's novel is brilliant, funny and immensely moving * Catherine Isaac, author of You, Me, Everything *
I loved Rabbit Hayes but Below the Big Blue Sky is even more beautiful, heartbreaking, heartwarming, funny, warm and wonderful. Anna, you NAILED it * Sinéad Moriarty *
It's such a gorgeous examination of grief while also being honest, hilarious and totally relatable. I LOVED this book! * Fionnuala Kearney *
I read Below the Big Blue Sky in two days. My heart is full. I have laughed and cried and held my breath. This is a very worthy sequel to The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes, and the wonderful Anna Mcpartlin has proven once again what an incredible writer she is . . . An incredible story of grief, resilience and strength of character shot through with humour. Just brilliant * Claire Allan *
I'm in bits. In BITS. It's been a long time since I've read something that spoke to my soul like this - such a achingly beautiful description of what it is to love and grieve - and in time to learn to laugh at that grief and move on too. When I wasn't reaching for the Kleenex to wipe away a little tear, I was guffawing with laughter - Anna has the gift of being able to make you laugh and sob, and all on a single page. The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes was one of the most amazing books I have ever had the privilege of reading and now this is a worthy successor. Wow. Just wow. I know this will be one of the books of the year for me * Claudia Carroll *
Will leave you laughing, crying and shouting with joy. * Chat magazine *
I absolutely loved Below the Big Blue Sky. I started crying at page two and didn't stop until the end. Hilarious and relatable! * Lucy Porter *
A joyous read * Prima *
An inspiring read of a family torn apart learning to pull together. * Candis *
With salty, laugh-out-loud dialogue, colourful characters and a strong message about the enduring power of love, this beautifully evoked tale is a real spirit-lifter. * Sunday Mirror *
A moving, funny and ultimately uplifting read from a wonderful writer. * My Weekly *
An intensely moving story that doesn't shirk life-and-death issues, but deals with a sensitive subject with humour, pathos and panache. * National Federation of Occupational Pensioners Magazine *
Brace yourself for the onslaught of emotion it will spark in you * Irish Daily Mail *