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Rachel's Holiday

By: Marian Keyes
Narrated by: Gerri Halligan
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'How did it end up like this? Twenty-seven, unemployed, mistaken for a drug addict, in a treatment centre in the back arse of nowhere with an empty Valium bottle in my knickers . . .'

Meet Rachel Walsh. She's been living it up in New York City, spending her nights talking her way into glamorous parties before heading home in the early hours to her hot boyfriend Luke. But her sensible older sister showing up and sending her off to actual rehab wasn't quite part of her plan. She's only agreed to her incarceration because she's heard that rehab is wall-to-wall jacuzzis, gymnasiums and rock stars going cold turkey - plus it's about time she had a holiday.

Saying goodbye to fun will be hard. But not as hard as losing the man who she realises, all too late, might just be the love of her life . . .

'Gloriously funny' Sunday Times

'A born storyteller' Independent on Sunday

'The voice of a generation' Daily Mirror

Praise for Marian Keyes:

'Comic, convincing and true' Guardian

'Mercilessly funny' The Times

'Funny, tender and completely absorbing!' Graham Norton Contemporary Contemporary Romance Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Romance Women's Fiction Comedy Funny Heartfelt Witty
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I felt educated and intrigued by this story. Told from the POV of an addict I found the reflections, observations and interpretation of encounters and relationships incredibly but fascinatingly ego-centric and juvenile but conversely, incredibly comical. I thoroughly enjoyed the story of Rachel's growth and recovery which was sometimes uncomfortable and confronting but also sometimes equally amusing. Thoroughly enjoyed the book, but I'm not so convinced the narrator was suitably cast. Gerri Halligan has an older voice, so I found it difficult to reconcile with a character supposedly in her 20's read by someone who sounds easily 40+. That said, she has a wonderful knack for characterisation and brought life to all the characters.... but the attempted variations on ethnically-affected American accents weren't so well done.

Intriguing take on addiction

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I loved Rachel’s story! I actually learned a lot about myself through her story. A much deeper read than I anticipated it to be, I feel like I’ve just left a very valuable psychotherapy session and I’m sad that it’s over.

Best psychotherapy session ever!

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I enjoyed the story very much, it was interesting and entertaining all the way through. The narrator did a great job.

Very enjoyable

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An easy light listen with easily understood, enlightening wisdom for all - addicts, or not. I’m sure everyone can learn some truths about themselves and their relationships from this fun, heartening story

Light, but deep

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Great insight into the psyche of all participants involved with someone with an addiction & it’s complexities. Very well narrated, capturing an enormous amount of emotions & the nuances within.
Second time listening.

Enriching experience.

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