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The Break

By: Marian Keyes
Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
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Summary

The story of a relationship that everyone thought was forever and which is now in danger of being for never, The Break is about getting older and staying in love when life, real life, is trying to pull you apart.

©2017 Marian Keyes (P)2017 W. F. Howes Ltd
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"A born storyteller." ( Independent on Sunday)
When it comes to writing page-turners that put a smile on your face and make you think; Keyes is in a class of her own." ( Daily Express)

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Long and bland

Most dull Bridget Jones diary wanna be.. Glad it was free. Dont waste your time.

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laugh out loud

I listened to this while I ran. great listen. great twists. excellent ending. highly recommend

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Very long but it kept me interested

Excellently narrated with attractive Irish accent. In spite of the length of the novel this kept me interested right to the end. Funny and thought provoking

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Fabulous book!

Loved this, my only comment Is the narrators rather dodgy accents at times!! Marian Keyes is as funny and on point as ever and you won’t be disappointed

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Funny, touching and heartbreaking

This book is funny, heartwarming and touching. But not before you get through a fair few chapters of heartbreak. It’s a ‘it happens to other people’ type of story, only it doesn’t. It could happen to anyone. Thank goodness the ending was nice cause the grief was a lot. Really enjoyed it.

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Absolutely Fantastic

I loved this book from the first word to the last. I’ve laughed.. (a lot) I’ve cried.. (also quite a lot..!) and I’ve resonated. Beautifully written and I’m so sad it over.

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Start listening and you wont stop

Such a heart warming yet wrenching poignant story that can ring true with modern families today. Characters easy to identify with. At times I found myself,unexpectedly, bursting with laughter. The narrator did a great job and held my attention . Downside....it ended.

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Fabulous

Loved it!! Brilliant story from start to finish...Marian at her best just a shame it had to end.

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Funny, endearing and real.

Slow start, then just got better and better! Great listen, heart warming, relatable and funny.

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The break

Enjoyed this book it flowed well an easy listen . Kept me interested all the way through.

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