Flatshare

 

Shirley J.           Adult Fiction            Two Roommates Working Different Shifts Share One Bed

Flatshare by Beth O'Leary    352 pages

Tiffy is madly in love with her boyfriend so she is blindsided when he tells her he wants to break up because he is in love with someone else he has been seeing.    Looking for another place to live Tiffy cannot believe some of the places, real grotty and some of the people, waaaaaay out there.   Perusing the ads for anything in her price range sans serial killers/insects/mold in that order, she comes across an ad from a bloke named Leon who is a night shift worker and would like to rent his apartment out during the hours he is at work and on weekends.  This is a true blessing for Tiffy price-wise and as she works in an office during the day while Leon would be sleeping, when she gets off work Leon is on his way out the door to go to his job.  Sounds peculiar but it actually works out perfectly for them.   They don't see each other and become penpals writing each other notes regarding such things as whether to leave the toilet seat up or not?  When is trash day?  If there are leftovers in the fridge are they up for grabs?  Etc.   It is a great system.    Then, Tiffy wants to meet Leon.   Hilarity ensues although it has been pretty funny all along, then, a wrench is thrown in, Tiffy's ex's new girlfriend dumps him so he figures he will pick back up with Tiffy, so, he starts stalking her.  Imagine his surprise when he knocks on the door and Leon answers.  So funny.  Really good read.   I recommend this one to middle schoolers on up, it is cute and funny, I think most anyone would like it.