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Sandwich

By: Catherine Newman
Narrated by: Nan McNamara
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Discover the perfect summer listen from the bestselling author of We All Want Impossible Things.

One week at golden Cape Cod. The perfect family holiday. What could possibly go wrong?

For the past two decades, Rocky has looked forward to her family’s yearly escape to the beach.

The humble, quirky house they rent has been the site of sweet memories, sunny days, shared mishaps and memories. It is a place where her family comes together and Rocky wants to cling to every moment.

Now, sandwiched between her children who are adult enough to be fun but still young enough to need her, and her parents who are ageing but healthy enough, Rocky wants to preserve this precious moment for ever.

But with her body in open revolt and surprises invading her peaceful haven, the seesaw of Rocky’s life is tipping towards change…


Sandwich is joy in book form. I laughed continuously, except for the parts that made me cry.’ Ann Patchett, bestselling author of Tom Lake

'Engaging, frank, funny and moving' Daily Mail

  • An instant NEW YORK TIMES bestseller
  • One of Barnes & Noble BEST BOOKS
  • STYLIST Book of the Month: ‘A gem’
  • GUARDIAN Book of the Week: ‘Wise and exquisitely written'
  • GRAZIA Book of the month

New York Times bestseller, July 2024

©2024 Catherine Newman (P)2024 Penguin Audio

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Can’t say I was totally absorbed by this book, but enjoyed the familiar exchanges in the whole family.

Family reality

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Book club ambivalent towards it; will they ever let me choose another title!! Deals with three generations of a family on holiday together: no plot, no story, no need to see what was on the next page. Such a perfect family, every problem being dealt with rationally, who are these people!! Even the husband, facing his wife's peri-menopausal angst, (that frankly came across as bewilderment), never lost it. oh, for such a husband.

Bit of a bland sandwich

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I dont really know if I trust Rocky. The main character. Shes phoney. It has so many layers. Like a sandwich. But its a brutal and beautiful story of motherhood, marriage and family.

Wonderful voice actress and overall a really good story about motherhood, marriage and family secrets

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Great narration and a gorgeously written story full of pathos and wit. Really easy to listen to & sometimes reminiscent of holidays at the beach.

Tender story

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I could relate to the lines about loving and missing your kids. It was nice to have my feelings and sadness affirmed however it seemed quite short and ended rather abruptly I felt.

I expected it to be more…

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