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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 Feel-Good Funny Heartfelt Witty

Editor 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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I really loved this story. I think it was told with deep understanding and empathy but also with a wonderful wit capable of noticing the tiny moments of life whether sad or funny. I also loved the narration, he told the story brilliantly.


Loved this story

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Loved it and found it hard to stop listening to. Jastin Salinger is the perfect narrator, his voice is sublime.

Loved this audio book..

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... but probably not my last. A sensitive, touching and at times very funny novel. Perfect narration too.

My first David Nicholls audiobook...

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The last part of story dragged on for me , I liked the story and how it evolved .

Dragged on

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

Yes, was a good read (well listen)

What other book might you compare Us to, and why?

Gone GIrl, intriguing relationship issues

What about Justin Salinger’s performance did you like?

It was well read

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

It was thought provoking

Any additional comments?

I would look for more by the author.

A thought prevoking story of life

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