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  • The Divorce Party

  • A Novel
  • By: Laura Dave
  • Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman
  • Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (424 ratings)

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The Divorce Party

By: Laura Dave
Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman
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Publisher's summary

"Sizzle Factor: SPF 50. A secret marriage, lies about affairs...even sex on the day of the divorce party" (USA Today) a novel by the author of the New York Times best seller and Reese's Book Club Pick The Last Thing He Told Me

The second novel from Laura Dave, the acclaimed author of Eight Hundred Grapes and Hello Sunshine. In The Divorce Party, captures a much-discussed cultural phenomenon that has never been profiled in fiction before - divorce celebrations - with her characteristic wit and warmth. Set in Hamptons high society, The Divorce Party features two women - one newly engaged and one at the end of her marriage - trying to answer the same question: When should you fight to save a relationship, and when should you let go?

An insightful and funny multigenerational story, this deeply moving novel is sure to touch anyone whose heart has weathered an unexpected storm.

©2021 Laura Dave (P)2021 Penguin Audio
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Critic reviews

"A revealing, honest portrait of how love binds us together-and drives us apart." (Kate Jacobs, author of The Friday Night Knitting Club)

"Events unfold over the course of a day, but the lessons learned have their roots in a lifetime." (Elle)

"Elegant, accessible prose and compelling portraits of relationships." (Cosmopolitan)

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I liked it!

I really enjoyed this book. I liked the narrator. I like to walk a lot and started listening to books while walking. I finished this one in a few days. The author is a good story teller.

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A different way to look at things

A lovely story about relationships coming to an end and how to handle that for the couple and for everyone who loves them

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Engrossing Interwoven Tale

I appreciate a solid story with believable characters doing things and behaving in believable fashion, which is what this author delivers.

This tale engages the reader in contemplative thinking while subjecting them to a wild and stormy ride through questions of inter-relational commitment, human frailty, vulnerability, avoidance, hard-earned wisdom, and yes, love.

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perfect Narration

something about Rebecca Lowman's voice makes everything she narrates so easy to follow. love it

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Great story…Terrible ending

I enjoyed Laura Dave last book “the last thing he told me” and I loved it, so it expected a lot, but this book was just ok. I love the narrator (another reason I picked the book), but the story took a long time to get to the point and once it got there it ended with no further explanation. It’s not terrible but it’s not great!

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Not bad but not my favorite.

The story wasn't bad. Just a bit predictable maybe? May have to try another by this author to see.

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Too Many Words

This story could have been half as long and still interesting.... I found myself spacing out.

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The Divorce Party

I truly enjoyed this story. Laura Dave is an amazing storyteller. I can’t wait for her next book❣️

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I love her storytelling

This was not my favourite Laura Dave book, although I did enjoy it. I think the ending dragged on with a closure go every important character.

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It never took off for me

I liked the characters and kept thinking there would be more to the storyline. I thought the end was disappointing...almost boring.

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