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About this listen

 Rachel Walsh is 27 and the miserable owner of size 8 feet. She has regular congress with Luke Costello, a man who wears his leather trousers tight. And she's fond - some might say too fond - of recreational drugs.

Until, that is, everything goes pear-shaped and she finds herself being frog-marched to the Cloisters - Dublin's answer to the Betty Ford Clinic. She's outraged. Surely she's not thin enough to be an addict?

Rachel isn't expecting plump, middle-aged men in brown jumpers, and more group therapy than you can shake a stick at. Heartsick and Lovesick, she seeks redemption in the shape of Chris - a man who might be more trouble than he's worth.

©2001 W F Howes Ltd (P)2001 W F Howes Ltd Contemporary Contemporary Romance Family Life Genre Fiction Literature & Fiction Romance Fiction Comedy Heartfelt Funny Feel-Good Witty

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This is one of Marian Keyes earlier stories about the Walsh family, and I'd read it many years ago. The audible version added to rather than detracted from my memory of the original, the narration was excellent

Nice to go back to an old favourite

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Definatley YES. This is a great story about how we see ourselves and how that compares to what we are actually like.

What did you like best about this story?

Rachel lived her life in a bubble not actually seeing what she was doing to herself and those around her.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

When Rachel has friends and family to visit her in the Priory, she hears how others see her and the way she lives her life. There comes a point when she realises that they are right and her life is not as good as she thought it was.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. You hear the story at the start from her point of view, but something tells you that there are things happening that she either doesn't see, or doesn't want to see, but you know that at any moment realiseation will dawn on her. You have to keep reading just to get to that point!!!!

Any additional comments?

A really good read about someone who is on the road to self istruction, but they don't see it coming!!!!!

She couldn't see what others saw!!!

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It took me a while to get into this book - at first I was so exasperated by the heroine and felt that the novel was more like a handbook to addiction recovery than a work of fiction. But the, bingo, the magic happened and I couldn't stopped listening. Gerri Halligan's narration is superb. The scene with the drunken dentist had me in hysterics - it was one of the funniest episodes I have ever listened to.
I loved the family dynamics between the sisters and their parents - the camaraderie of the inmates at the rehab unit and the wonderful boyfriend Luke.

Gripping

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I was pleasantly surprised with this book. The storyline is one I've not come across before. I love an Irish accent and the narrator's distinction between male and female character voices was very clear so I never got lost. There is lots of humour considering the seriousness of the subject. I highly recommend this book.

Brilliant!!

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Would you listen to Rachel's Holiday again? Why?

Most definitely. It's humorous and 'addictive'z

Who was your favorite character and why?

Helen - amazingly cold and freshingly honest.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

The party scene where Rachel and Luke first meet.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No so it lasted for longer.

Pure perfection

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I’m currently working my way through Marian’s library of books and absolutely loved this! Well narrated and so funny in parts. Really well written on such an important subject and didn’t shy away from it to! Thank you!

Soooooo Goooood!

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the stiry line gripped me and it made you understand why you csn become addicted so quickly

very good book

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I loved this book - it made me laugh out loud at times and then made me cry. Funny, moving and really entertaining!

A great read!!

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I cried and laughed...mainly laughed, all the way through this book.
Another hit for Marian and again, brilliant narration.
Cant wait to get stuck into the next one.
Im addicted...oops sorry

Breathtaking

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Love this book so much I've read it umpteen times so being able to listen to it being read is the icing on the cake. Highly recommend this book

My favourite book

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