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Us

By: David Nicholls
Narrated by: Justin Salinger
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Douglas Petersen’s family is on the brink of dissolution. His marriage of 21 years to Connie is almost over. When autumn comes around, their son Albie will leave for college. Connie has decided to leave soon after.

But before everything falls apart, there's still the summer holidays to get through - a Grand Tour of Europe's major cities - and over the course of the journey, Douglas devises a plan to win back the love of his wife and repair his troubled relationship with his son.

©2014 David Nicholls (P)2014 W F Howes Ltd Contemporary Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Women's Fiction Marriage

Editorial reviews

International best-selling author of One Day¸ British novelist David Nicholls, delivers a masterful new release with Us, which was nominated for the Man Booker prize and has been expertly narrated in this audiobook edition by Justin Salinger. This is the story of loss and family, relationships and love. This affecting tale will pull on the heart-strings as you listen to the challenges faced by a man who has put everything on the line to keep his family and marriage from falling apart. Told with compassion and humour, Us will take you across the European continent in an adventure of the heart. Available now from Audible.

Critic Reviews

"Us is epic and intimate, funny and heartbreaking. No-one can write as brilliantly, poignantly and hilariously as David Nicholls about love, life and loss. His many fans will not be disappointed." ( SCOOP)
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Very good story, David Nicholls has a brilliant dry sense of humour and a vast vocabulary.

Brilliant

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Loved this book for every possible reason to love a book. Apart from all else, the narration was perfect.

Brilliant.

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A wonderfully narrated story with excellent voice impressions that switches back and forth between ‘now’ and ‘then’ seamlessly. If you recognise some of yourself as I did with the main character Douglas, it becomes very funny to listen to. Depending upon your own experiences, you may find this a very emotional listen. I selected this story based on my enjoyment of the serialised TV version of ‘One Day’ by the same author. Well worth the time.

Mirror on yourself?

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A touching portrayal of a marriage that has for one of the partners "run its course" this is a story full of love. The wry observations of the husband who tells the story are so sad but also so humorous- great character insights written with deadpan delivery . I thought this was very well narrated and I enjoyed listening to the book very much.

Wry and honest portrayal of a marriage

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Thoroughly enjoyed the company of this easy-to-digest audiobook wonderfully narrated by Justin Salinger

Wonderfully narrated

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