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The Break

By: Marian Keyes
Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
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Summary

The story of a relationship that everyone thought was forever and which is now in danger of being for never, The Break is about getting older and staying in love when life, real life, is trying to pull you apart.

©2017 Marian Keyes (P)2017 W. F. Howes Ltd

Critic reviews

"A born storyteller." ( Independent on Sunday)
When it comes to writing page-turners that put a smile on your face and make you think; Keyes is in a class of her own." ( Daily Express)

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another wonderful story by Marian. loved it!

loved this book.. Lots of funny scenes, emotion, family dynamics, little bit raunchy in parts. good narration

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Thoroughly enjoyable

Absolutely loved the story and enjoyed the narration immensely. It was hard to stop listening and I always was looking for an excuse to get back to it.

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Love love loved it!!!!😍😍😍😍

I just love Marian Keys, she can't write books quick enough for me!!i want more I'm so happy it was a long one and of course brilliantly as usual. I think I love her books as the characters are always so relatable and funny..I miss them when the book is over..well done Marian stay fabulous 👏👏👏👏

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Couldn't get enough!

as with all Marians books loved it from start till finish. Even got the ending I was hoping for, can't wait to add another of hers to my list.

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engaging story. liked it very much

Good narrator. The storyline is strong all the way through. Quite philosophical at times never boring

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Brilliant

At first I found it difficult to get into this book, but I am so glad I kept listening because it is a brilliant read, you can imagine you are part of the family and I questioned things in my own family. A good read.

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a real tear jerker!!!!!!!

wow loved it, cried with Amy throughout, it was such a true to life story x

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Easy listen

It's fine, a nice story to listen to. Hoped a bit more would happen, it was cery much like real life and i felt myself getting a bit annoyed at how much of a push over she was, i guess i couldn't relate to her so found some of her decisions a bit annoying.
Still a nicey nice listen

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Good story if à little racey in parts.

Good story. Believable characters. Dont listen in car with anyone under age though. Bit racey.

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The Break by Marian Keyes

Was a brilliant, funny & interesting book by the brilliant Marian Keyes. Would really recommend this book

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