This is a rollercoaster, a book that will make you laugh and cry, but only 4 minutes each time…
Because this is the story of Charlie, a supermarket delivery driver who has only 4 minutes to make his delivery, a little sneak peak of each one of his costumers and their lives, but that in the end they will be more family than strangers to you, their stories will be forever in your heart… Ready?
Charlie has started his new job, a delivery man, but he will take his job more seriously than anyone could ever thought, because at Hope Row they need him, so he will do whatever he can to help each one of them, in his own way, of course. But Charlie has his own secrets which if discovered, all the things he has worked so hard for could go down…
I am not a very emotive person, but this book made me drop a tear or two, the stories are so real and human; and how important is if someone tries to help them, only a little, because sometimes when you don’t know how to leave the hole, the hand of a “stranger” is the only thing you need, even if it’s just their support or smile. That’s what Anna Stuart has done in this impressive book, showing the power of community, how something so short as 4 minutes can save a life! Something we all think about, don’t you think?
Four Minutes is a real story, powerful and human, we all have feelings and emotions so don’t be scared if this book makes you cry, you are human in the end!

A truly beautiful and wonderful book, the kind that fills you with hope for humanity. It’s a real feel good read, in the truest sense of making you feel good. It’s an emotional read that deals with mental health issues, alcoholism and bereavement, but it never loves its hope and Charlie, we just need more Charlie’s. I really thoroughly recommend this book to restores your faith and smile

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

Oh my! One truly stunning read I will remember for a very long time. Anna Stuart has a talent. I’m only a few pages in as I first write this and already feel enveloped by a friend. A warmth of writing and characters I’m already taking to. Charlie has just started a new job. He is a delivery driver for a supermarket. On his first day, he receives his list of customers and decides that fate has taken a hand. There is a name on there that he needs to make amends with for something that has happened in the past. Various chapters are new deliveries to each of three characters. Each delivery house has its own story. Charlie is allowed four minutes for each one- long enough for the personal touch and not too long to be inefficient. Clever. Charlie wants to put things right and he begins just doing the little things that seem so obvious to him. At the yard however there is a bully and one who has his sights set on Charlie and has found out his past. I can’t express how much I loved this (but I’ll try!) I really didn’t want it to end. I loved Charlie and his big yet nervous heart. Ruth and her mending. Vik and his curries and of course Greg and his talent with words. anna I salute you. I laughed and yes I cried (a lot). It took me to places I had long forgotten and they were happy tears - thank you. If you read just one book to restore your faith in human nature then this would be the one for me. I award 5** to books that have gone that extra mile- around 10% of the 240 I read a year make the grade. This one deserves 10*.
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This is a book of revelations; so much going on, so much to find out and all adding up to a really great read!

Charlie Sparrow begins his new job as a delivery driver for the local supermarket; he is told quite firmly that he must stick to four minutes per customer. And so he sets out on his assigned route of Hope Street, but the four minute rule quickly goes out the window as he gets to know his customers and they get to know him. As we find out about each person, we realise they all have secrets . . .

This is a wonderfully warm read with a fine cast of characters; each on their own for varying reasons and we get to know each person and their past as the story progresses. I suspected there was something hidden in the past of each one, but I would never have guessed what. This is a creatively plotted novel, well written and full of surprises! For me, the characters came alive on the page and the ending was just perfect. This has definitely alerted me to this author's writing and I'll be on the lookout for future novels. I'm very happy to give this one four stars.

My thanks to the publisher for my copy via NetGalley; this is - as always - my honest, original and unbiased review.

Oh my heart…..I love this book.

Charlie starts his new job as a supermarket delivery driver and on his first round, he recognises a name. Someone from his past and it’s time for him to make amends.

On his round he meets, Ruth a borderline alcoholic who is grieving a marriage breakup and misses her daughter. Greg, disabled by a horrific accident is an online inspiration but also lonely and Vikram, mourning the death of his wife, estranged from his son but cooks meals every Friday, hoping if he keeps cooking he will come.

Charlie has his secrets, but he is such a lovely soul, he manages to introduce these lonely people to each other and things start to brighten until secrets come to light…

I can’t say too much for fear of spoiling this truly emotional tale but it is a real tearjerker in so many ways. It’s also very timely as it deals with depression, loneliness, grief and guilt and how small acts of kindness can make such a huge difference to people.

I fell in love with all the characters, Vik’s cooking sounded absolutely delicious and the friendships so heartwarming. If you need a little warm hug of a read then this is just perfect, but have some tissues to hand as there will be tears.

Thank you to The publishers and NetGalley for a free eARC of the beautiful book. This is my honest, unbiased review.

I enjoyed this book. it was a feel good, quick read. There's a delivery driver who wants to make a difference for the people he deals with every day. I think the idea was sweet and the execution was good. Touching at times.

Thanks a lot to NG and the publisher for this copy.

With thanks to NetGalley for this ARC to read.

There's always time to help out a stranger...isn't there?
Supermarket delivery driver Charlie enjoys his new job, because he doesn't have to spend too long with people, who, he's found, are nothing but trouble. But when he's assigned the Hope Row street, he realises there are a lot of lonely people out there - and for some, he's their only interaction.

Four minutes to Save a life is a wonderful and moving book that hooked me in from the very first page to the last. You find yourself getting attached to the four main characters. Charlie, Ruth, Vik and Greg who each have their own stories and the problems that they face.

There are a few themes touched upon in this book including grief/bereavement and mental health.

There are many touching moments in this book but there is also a few moments/lines that had me chuckling away, also a few moments that had me in tears.

I would totally recommend Four Minutes to save a life to my friends and family. Everyone needs to read this book..

Four Minutes to Save a Life is a beautiful story that pulls on your heartstrings throughout. As the story unfolds you get to know Charlie who has just started delivering groceries and what has lead him to this point in his life.

Whilst delivering groceries Charlie encounters people who as the story progresses you grow to love and whose insecurities and isolation begins to become apparent as well as what has lead them to the points they are at in their lives. This story demonstrates the impact of loneliness and how relationships grow with nurturing and time as Charlie realises four minutes will never been enough.

I loved this book it touches on depression, alcoholism and the powers of social media which are all massive influences in todays society. Anna Stuart has a wonderful way with words and I look forward to reading more of her books in the future.

There's always time to help out a stranger...isn't there?
Supermarket delivery driver Charlie enjoys his new job because he doesn't have to spend too long with people, who, he's found, are nothing but trouble. But when he's assigned the Hope Row street, he realises there are a lot of lonely people out there - and for some, he's their only interaction.
The supermarket boss tells Charlie he's a driver, not a social worker - but Charlie can't abandon the Hope Row residents and he sets about trying to draw them out of their shells and back into the world. But will his helping hand make everything worse?


This is a truly lovely, feel good read based around Four Main Characters Charlie, Vik, Ruth and Greg whose lives become intertwined with one another.
There are a number of themes touched upon in his book; forgiveness, grief & bereavement, mental health, acceptance and friendship.
I found this to be a really easy read that just left me feeling happy and content with life. Charlie was such a lovely kind, caring character who worked his magic with his new ‘friends’ to change their lives and outlook on life! One of the key take aways for me from this book is to always be kind. You never know what internal battles someone may be experiencing!
The one and only disappointing aspect of this book for me was that I felt the story at the end was a little rushed. I got invested in the characters, learning about them and their lives and then bam, story over! Maybe that’s just a sign that I really enjoyed it though and didn’t want it to end!

Well Anna Stuart I was not expecting such a rollercoaster of emotions with this read. Yes I had tears. Twice. So very well written and such likeable characters. I adored this book right from the beginning. There are so many lonely people out there and this book focuses how just one person who cares can make such an impact.

Charlie wants to start a new life. He sets a bonfire in his garden and burns his possessions. He changes his surname. Sparrow. Dull, ordinary, and he hopes harmless.

So he starts his new life as a delivery driver for a large supermarket. He is told he has only 4 minutes per delivery. When he challenges this as customers may want a chat he is told ‘we are not social workers’. His round includes Hope Street where he finds three very different but all very lonely residents. Each visit he learns a little more of their heartbreaking stories and decides to try to help. He works out a way for them to ‘accidentally’ meet which works a treat and they become good friends.

But who can help Charlie heal his broken heart? And what is the secret he is keeping of his real identity?

Such a unique storyline it was a pleasure to read. Thank you to NetGalley and Trapeze Orion Publishing for this ARC.

It took a few chapters to get into the pace and style of this book, as I wasn’t sure where it was going at first. It is much more sombre than I expected and at times meandered too far into the realms of disbelief (some of the characters just didn’t react as the build up had suggested).
It’s gentle and thought-provoking in places but lacks an emotional heart and impact, despite Charlie being an excellent mechanism for sparking off revelations and changes in the people he meets.

Four Minutes to Save a Life is an inspirational read. It may have taken me a couple of chapters to get into this book, but what a treat! Well worth persevering with. It provoked deep thought that made me consider how I can take more chances in my life. The plot builds then explodes during what should be a new beginning, perfect, and reflects real life drama.
‘what a fuss,’ he said, rubbing at his eye. ‘I did nothing much. After all, I only had four minutes.’ Four minutes to save a life by Anna Stuart.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review

This book was darker and more painful than I had expected. All the main characters suffered from a targic loss in the past. At one point it looked as if their newfound friendship would bring them salvation, but all of a sudden their world fell apart again and they seemed to fall into an abyss. It was heartbreaking to see.
However, in the end friendship and family ties proved to have a greater power than a painful past. It was not quite what I had expected, but I am happy to have read it. I can recommend to anyone who is not afraid of strong emotions.

Absolutely addictive. I got so lost in this book. I flew through it and didn’t want to put it down. A real emotional rollercoaster. Totally heartwarming. If only there was more delivery drivers like him.

Charlie is about to start his new job as a delivery driver for a local supermarket. Charlie is very nervous about this and about everything. He has a past and is trying to leave his past behind but can he?

Four minutes is the time allowed for each delivery and the book focuses on three different households and their very differing lives and problems.

Charlie wants to help in some way to atone for what he has done.

This is a feel good book, but it is well done and it is about normal people.

Some of the time line of a couple of incidents was a bit off for me, but other than that was a very good read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for my ARC in return for an honest review.

A lovely heartwarming read!
Charlie is a food delivery driver who only has 4 minutes allotted to each customer, but he is determined to make a difference to their lonely lives, he does this in a variety of ways and in doing so helps mend them! And himself along the way! A book about hope, forgiveness, love and friendship that will touch your heart and just shows how s little bit of time can make all the difference!
A great read!
Thank you net galley for this early read.

Charlie is a food delivery driver who has four minutes at each house he visits to drop off the delivery. He gets to know his regular customers and wants to change their lives for the better. It's clear from the beginning that Charlie has some sort of secret motivation for wanting to do this job. It's well written and heartwarming. I read this book in just over a day as I found I couldn't put it down. A delightful read!

I couldn’t love this book anymore if I tried! I laughed, giggled, sobbed and literally could not put the book down. There is no better book to lose yourself in. Absolutely addictive.