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  • The Unwedding

  • Reese's Book Club Pick (A Novel)
  • By: Ally Condie
  • Narrated by: Christine Lakin
  • Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins
  • 3.7 out of 5 stars (184 ratings)

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The Unwedding

By: Ally Condie
Narrated by: Christine Lakin
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Publisher's summary

REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK

“Our June Reese’s Book Club pick is the perfect summer listen!!! The Unwedding by Ally Condie opens with a wedding at a gorgeous resort in Big Sur... but everything begins to fall apart when the main character Ellery discovers a dead body the morning of the ceremony.”–Reese Witherspoon

The White Lotus meets Agatha Christie in this bold novel from a #1 New York Times bestselling author: a recent divorcee's exclusive Big Sur resort vacation unravels when she discovers a dead body on the day of a wedding, in this “clever, witty and fast-paced whodunit.” (Harlan Coben)

Ellery Wainwright is alone at the edge of the world.

She and her husband, Luke, were supposed to spend their twentieth wedding anniversary together at the luxurious Resort at Broken Point in Big Sur, California. Where better to celebrate a marriage, a family, and a life together than at one of the most stunning places on earth?

But now she’s traveling solo.

To add insult to injury, there’s a wedding at Broken Point scheduled during her stay. Ellery remembers how it felt to be on the cusp of everything new and wonderful, with a loved and certain future glimmering just ahead. Now, she isn’t certain of anything except for her love for her kids and her growing realization that this place, though beautiful, is unsettling.

When Ellery discovers the body of the groom floating in the pool in the rain, she realizes that she is not the only one whose future is no longer guaranteed. Before the police can reach Broken Point, a mudslide takes out the road to the resort, leaving the guests trapped. When another guest dies, it’s clear something horrible is brewing.

Everyone at Broken Point has a secret. And everyone has a shadow. Including Ellery.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2024 Ally Condie (P)2024 Grand Central Publishing

Critic reviews

“Ally Condie’s adult debut THE UNWEDDING is a clever, witty, and fast-paced whodunit. I read it in one sitting and can’t wait for the next.”—Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author of "I Will Find You"

“Mesmerizing! Equal parts a clever whodunit and compelling character’s journey, The Unwedding will speak to anyone who’s been there, done that, and had the vacation from hell thrown on top of it all. This Big Sur luxury resort closed-room mystery will stay with you well past the final page.”—Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Dead bodies, brutal secrets and a fabulous view–The Unwedding is proof that Ally Condie knows exactly what we love and what we fear. Come take a wonderful rollercoaster of a trip, but don’t expect much sleep.”—Brad Meltzer, New York Times bestselling author of "The Lightning Rod"

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Narrator was excellent as was the story!

First listen to this author and I was not disappointed. I love the flow of the story and I could picture the setting perfectly!

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Unsatisfied…? Not at all!

Ally Condie's book the Unwedding is superb, largely due to her exceptional writing skills and her ability to vividly create scenes through action beats. Her prose seamlessly integrates descriptive details and dynamic actions, fully immersing readers in the world she builds.

Condie's evocative and engaging writing effectively conveys emotions and atmospheres, adding depth to her characters and settings. This skillful use of action beats drives the narrative forward with a compelling sense of realism and immediacy, making her storytelling stand out in contemporary fiction.

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A whole lot of okay

I can’t believe that this was a Reese Witherspoon book club pick. Her picks are usually good. I couldn’t wait for this one to end

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Easy Listen

Loved all the twists and turns, great story and good performance by the reader made for a really enjoyable Reese Audio pick !

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Good Story...way too Long

60 Chapters that could have been 30. Loved the Storyline. Appreciated the threads of friendship woven through out.

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Slow at first

I felt like the story was a little slow in the beginning, but about half way through it started becoming really interesting. I didn’t see a few of the twists coming at all. Nice ending.

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So so

Did not love or hate this book! It reminded me of a lifetime movie you can leave on in the background. Entertaining but not earth shattering

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Not suspenseful

Unfortunately, I did not like the narrator on this book. Her voice was too monotone for me and so the “exciting” parts were not. The story was good, but didn’t keep me on the edge of my seat. I think maybe two romancey for me. and the characters lacked depth.

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Not Good Not Terrible

This book was just okay. I’m glad it’s over. Wouldn’t recommend this one. Reese’s Book
club picks have been disappointing.

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Drags out

I loved the idea of the story line (Much like the beloved Agatha Christie novels we all love) but parts of this were difficult to follow. I, like reviews before, wanted this book to end long before the exhaustive ending.

I wouldn’t read this again but if you like mysteries and want to give it a go, just make sure you listen for the details or you can get lost in the parts that seem to fly through to the next scene.

There are twists in the story that seem super abrupt as if you are on a parallel path but if you pay attention the twists connect the story together like puzzle pieces.

Solid 3 for me. Not a total waste of time but the ending left me feeling “just ok”

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