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Almost Love

the addictive story of obsessive love from the bestselling author of Asking for It

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 For fans of Marian Keyes, Dolly Alderton and Holly Bourne, ALMOST LOVE is one of the most addictive and heartbreaking reads of the year

'Compulsive' Sunday Times

'Breaks another boundary' Irish Times

'A must-read' Image

'Honest and poignant' Elle

'Intelligent and compelling' Daily Mail


When Sarah falls for Matthew, she falls hard.

So it doesn't matter that he's twenty years older. That he sees her only in secret. That, slowly but surely, she's sacrificing everything else in her life to be with him.

Sarah's friends are worried. Her father can't understand how she could allow herself to be used like this. And she's on the verge of losing her job.

But Sarah can't help it. She is addicted to being desired by Matthew.

And love is supposed to hurt.

Isn't it?©2018 Louise O'Neill Fiction Gender Studies Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Social Sciences
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I’ve never wanted to slap someone as much as I have the main character in this book! The description of the book promised more than it actually delivered.

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Louise O’Neill’s emotional honesty when it come to story telling is only surpassed by how relatable her characters are, especially her protagonist Sarah who balances being abused and abuser so well that it becomes uncomfortable being with her at times. ‘Almost Love’ perfectly walks the line between O’Neill showcasing her characters complexities and flaws for better or worse and highlighting questions of gender, performance and sex in our own political climate, which against the backdrop of #timesup and #metoo, felt very timely and necessary. The sexual politics and gender roles are only one part of an outstanding novel; friendships, art and who is allowed to make it and familial love are all interwoven to portray the human condition in stark clarity.

The narration was brilliant too which was just an added bonus to a truly amazing novel.

Complex, uncomfortable and utterly brilliant!

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Loved the narration and the story. Very much draws you in. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Loved it

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A poignant and well narrated story taking the listener down a dark path at times, but a masterclass in obsession

Beautifully written

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Very boring, not sure why I kept listening until I had finished the book. Flat story about a selfish girl not caring about anyone but herself.

Not very captivating

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