The Divide by Nicholas Evans (author of The Horse Whisperer).
I really enjoyed this novel. Evans is unashamedly emotional and all of his books explore relationships that are torn apart by major events. However, they focus on the emotions of those involved rather than any wider story. I have loved every one of his novels, although I did not enjoy this one as much as The Smoke Jumper. I was surprised to learn that Evans is English as his novels are all based in the mid west of America. His descriptions of the vast US countryside are stunning and his ability to draw me into the lives of his characters is superb. I read loads of throwaway novels, but I can read Evans again and again which, for me, is unusual.
I'd definitely recommend this to anyone.
