This was an interesting read. It started off strong and it piqued my interest. Then the middle part fell flat for some reason. And then it became really good again at the end. It's got a dual timeline - one set during World War 2 and one in 2008. Did Will's girlfriend Elsa disappear during a bombing episode? Did she actually exist? And why does Laura, Will's carer in 2008, seem so familiar to him and his neighbour? Ok, ok, so you'll have to go with the flow a little and not try to make all the pieces fit in a logical puzzle, but it's an entertaining read nonetheless.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest and impartial review.

Really not sure about this one - the overall theory set against the war was interesting and definitely kept me reading, but I was just not sure about the ending…

This is a bit different to what I usually read, but I loved Keith Stuart's previous books, particularly The Boy Made of Blocks, so I gave this a go as I was intrigued by the synopsis. I really enjoyed the story and loved how it was told, alternating between Will's story in the 1930s and Laura's perspective in the 2000s. I was intrigued throughout, and there were a couple of twists that I definitely wasn't expecting. The ending was a bit of a strange one however, and I'm not entirely sure how I feel about it. It felt like a completely different story, and things wrapped up in a way that felt a little too easy, and kind of made it feel like we should believe the awful behaviour of Laura's dad was justified because of his past. Up until that point, I was enjoying how the mystery was unfolding, but was left a bit puzzled by the end!

3.5 stars.

I must firstly apologise for the amount of time it has taken me to provide a review of this book, my health was rather bad for quite some time, something that had me in hospital on numerous occasions and simply didnt leave me with the time I once had to do what I love most.

Unfortunately that does mean I have missed the archive date for many of these books, so It would feel unjust throwing any review together without being able to pay attention to each novel properly.

However, I am now back to reading as before and look forward to sharing my honest reviews as always going forward. I thank you f0r the patience and understanding throughout x

Found this one unputdownable - read the second half in one go until the wee hours of the morning because I just had to know what happened and what was going on! And my goodness, what a revelation! I get that many would consider it woo-woo if not downright impossible, but even if you're in that category of mindset, please suspend your disbelief for the duration of this tale, and read it for the sheer mystery of it, the twists & turns that are astounding, the writing which just flows. And my goodness, the level of plotting in this book, the details, the way everything 'clicks' - I kept being astounded by the genius behind it all, by the bonkers mind of the author who conjured this, made it happen, and actually have it make sense (in its own way).
It's been a while since I've been so captivated by a story, and this one did not disappoint, not for one second! If you love well-crafted plotting, a twisty mystery, and especially dual-timelines storylines, make it a point to read this book

I absolutely bloomin' adored this book!!
The dual timeline was perfectly executed.
The characters are realistic, flawed & relatable.
I couldn't devour it fast enough... it gets ALL THE STARS

I absolutely adored Keith Stuart's previous books. They had very young but complex and interesting main characters, so I was a bit surprised to discover that in this story the main character was an old man about to be thrown out from his home of more than 70 years. However, I was soon captivated by the story and its characters.

I really enjoyed the dual timeline and I think the author made a great job of seamlessly jumping from one timeline to the other. I had no idea which way the story was going to go after a few chapters and it kept surprising me until the very end. Just as his previous book, Days of Wonder, The Frequency of Us has a certain magical element attach to it that makes for a very captivating story.

I loved A Boy Made of Blocks, but this is not really in the same league.

I took some time to get into this one. The story begins with Will having rejected any help from Social Services and their suspicions that he has dementia. Until Laura arrives and he invites her in. We then flash back and forth from 2008 to the war years and the life he remembers but no one else can verify. The dual time line was well laid out but I just didn't feel any connection with the two main characters of Will and Laura. Having said that I was so intrigued that I did read to the end.

Laura has her own demons and the description of her emotions and feelings was so well written and sensitive. Yet, I could not connect with her.

I had a hunch of what was happening in the book and it did play out the way I thought it would, until the very end. I found it strange that a totally new character is introduced and the storyline takes a swerve that was not in my opinion necessary.

Mixed feelings about this one!

Initially it took me long to actually get into the plot but later on I just loved it. The dual timeline is what got me hooked into because I was constantly trying to guess how is it all going to tie up at the end.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!!!

The first 95% of this book was an absolute joy to read. The prose was every bit as excellent as it was in Stuart's first two offerings, A Boy Made of Blocks and Days of Wonder, and the story moved on at a cracking pace. The dual-timeline was cleverly thought-out and perfectly executed, so that I was kept guessing all the time at what would happen next.

Then the end happened.

I have no problem with the ending as such. The idea was great. It's just the execution that I failed to appreciate. The ending gave Stuart the perfect opportunity to resolve the relationship between Laura and her father, and between her estranged parents, and would have created a memorable final chapter. But instead, Stuart ignored the parents entirely, choosing to introduce an entirely new and utterly one-dimensional character, and what followed was the most clumsy mess of dialogue and contrivance I've read in months.

I finished the book 24 hours ago now, and the more I think about it, the bigger my issues with these final pages of the book become. It's such a shame, and incredibly frustrating.

4.5 stars
I went into this book without reading the blurb so I didn’t really know what to expect as I hadn’t read any of the authors previous books. Initially I thought it was a historical fiction however it started getting a bit confusing later on so I looked up online and found out that there is some sci-fi elements included (not over the top). Honestly, I don’t really read or watch sci-fi books or movies but oh dear I was rather engaged in the story. I loved Will’s character and I did find I enjoyed the book so much. There were also times I cried but there was a part where everyone discovers a truth which had me gasping audibly 🤭 Didn’t expect much to enjoy the book but ended up loving it. The writer has done a brilliant and clever job with the scientific element which fascinated me.

This was such a nice love story that spans a lifetime. Characters are lively and likeable and features the all encompassing love that two people have that can never be forgotten or lost.

This was a strange read for me. Having enjoyed the author's other books, I expected to rave through this, but I found it tough going and I wasn't engaged with the story or characters. Having said that, I did want to read to the end. Overall though, I was left a bit unsatisfied.

Have just finished reading this book an enjoyable read.Liked the era its set in and mentions of the old radio systems.

An enjoyable read, but once I found slightly frustrating. I felt that it was almost a couple of books intertwined rather than one coherent one. I'm not sure I particularly liked any of the characters in it either.

The Frequency of Us by Keith Stuart is exactly the kind of book I love. His writing and characterisation is wonderful, the story drawing me in and capturing my heart from the very first page.

It isn’t an easy book to review without giving too much away, but suffice to say I absolutely adored it! The Frequency of Love is a thought provoking and beautiful read that swept me away on a tsunami of emotion. Different to anything I’ve ever read before, the story flowed and kept me reading long into the night. There’s an eeriness to the tale that I loved, the dual timelines captivating me and keeping me enthralled throughout.

I love Keith Stuart’s writing and can’t wait to read whatever he comes up with next.

Highly recommended.

This book is a Second World War story set in the city of Bath. The book has a present day and past time historical narrative which I always enjoy.
In the present, Laura, a young career is sent to assess Will, an elderly gentleman living in a crumbling Bath townhouse to see whether he should be moved in to care.
Laura discovers what has happened to Will in the past, and how this has affected him for the rest of his life.
The novel is about time and how an event on one night during the Second World War rearranged Will’s life forever.
It is a blend of science fiction, time travel and history which will intrigue you and keep you reading to the end of the book.

Gorgeous novel, a wonderful read!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for letting me access an advance copy of this book in exchange for my feedback.

I loved this book, compelling reading and had me reading 'just one more chapter'. The idea of parallel universes fascinates me and this really got my imagination working overtime

As always Keith Stuart's writing has a gentle touch to what could have been a difficult situation.
Spanning the period from W W II to present day he does not shy away from portraying struggling characters in a sympathetic manner. Here he deals with memory loss and dementia as well as the mental problems of youth as his main themes but shows how the generations can help each other through their own specific skills. Some of the storyline has a slightly supernatural feel, which I found slightly confusing but all was sorted out by the end.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and would definitely recommend.