This is the story of an off and on relationship between the two major protagonists; Emma and Dexter. Each chapter relates the events of just one day, the 15th of July, each year starting in 1988 when the two have just graduated and are about aged 20. Each chapter usually gives some clues as to the events of the preceding year. Whilst the characters develop a little over time, for the first three-quarters I found Emma to be a little too good, and Dexter to be a dreadful drunk and cad, wasting his talents. At least in the final few chapters the routine changes dramatically. ( )

Loved the wit and humour of the dialogue, but a little syrupy for me... ( )