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The Break

By: Marian Keyes
Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
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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 Contemporary Contemporary Romance Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Literature & Fiction Romance Romantic Comedy Women's Fiction

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"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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such a lovely book and great narration . a very heartwarming story. who doesnt love a love story

fantastic

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Another great read from Marian Keyes with the perfect mix of humour, romance and family themes.

Fabulous Light Story

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Narrator was excellent as usual. The story was ok and end was predictable. Wouldn't read again.

Nothing really happened

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an entertaining slice of life story which explores the complexities of marriage breakdown and weather Restoration is possible.

Good understanding of relationships.

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I never imagined it would be possible to put down in words, the Exact description of human emotions. The tragic rollercoaster ride that heartbreak brings. But here, Marian has done it. Perfectly. Like only she could.

Simply Perfect

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A very long drawn out story thought the story could have been half the length that it was

Not her best

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I thoroughly enjoyed The Break. It is a great story, so full of many aspects of life, and made me laugh and cry. It was very well read by Aoife.

So enjoyable!

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Love Marian Keyes and her books! Always so entertaining- her characters are so full and funny and real - especially the women - all that gerbil ball racing in their heads! Love it! Thanks again for another great book!

Loved it!

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The story was wonderfully believable. The characters were real and very relatable. While I enjoyed the Book, I found it slow and longer than was necessary.

A story of life, Love, hurt and healing -authentic

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Enjoyed it - although the ending could have had more to it. Still a great read.

Great book!

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