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The Stag and Hen Weekend

By: Mike Gayle
Narrated by: Jane Collingwood, Thomas Judd
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About this listen

 The Stag and Hen Weekend is the story of Phil and Helen, a couple in their thirties about to commit their lives to one another . . . that is of course if they can just manage to get through their respective stag and hen weekends (his: Amsterdam; hers: a country house and day spa in the Peak District) without falling apart. Told in the unique form of two separate stories that have common characters as well as themes and conclusion, The Stag and Hen Weekend can be read from front to back or from back to front putting the reader in the driver's seat as to which story they wish to read first. Feisty, fun and thought provoking.

(P)2012 Hodder & Stoughton©2012 Pizza FTD Ltd Literature & Fiction Love, Dating & Attraction Marriage & Long-Term Partnerships Relationships Romance Feel-Good Funny

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I love his books but that was a disappointing ending. Great performances though and I did enjoy the rest of the book

What an annoying ending

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Much like the other reviews. The ending was hugely disappointing. Felt like you were expecting more but it didn't come. The ending felt rushed. Definitely agree Phil's story was good. There was an urgency. There was an interest in what was happening. Helen's story couldn't follow or keep up. There are much better Mike Gayle books for sure.

Started off well but fell away

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What made the experience of listening to The Stag and Hen Weekend the most enjoyable?

I enjoyed the two readers really present to listen to

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Stag and Hen Weekend?

The two story's in one

Have you listened to any of Thomas Judd and Jane Collingwood ’s other performances? How does this one compare?

No but would listen to him again

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

It was a book that covered normal friendships and normal relationships I think everyone will relate and but moved by something in the book.

Funny light hearted

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I love Mike Gayle superb author.
The concept of this book is excellent, very enjoyable written from the stag and then hen weekend perspective.... except I was really looking forward to the ending, yet there isn't one. Very rushed incomplete book. Strange!

No ending!

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Great book until the ending.. felt a bit pointless in the end.. after really enjoying book up till that point.. kept checking I hadn't forwarded on to end in error..

terrible terrible ending

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