Again, Rachel

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There aren't many books that come along . . . where on one page you can be laughing hysterically, and then you turn the page and you're nearly in tears for the opposite reason. This is that book. Beautifully told. Loads of warmth, loads of humour. She is a genius stylist. Her characters are so vivid, her situations feel so real and authentic. This is my favourite book of hers. Amazing Again, Rachel has all of Keyes's trademark wit, humour and whip-smart dialogue, but it's also a novel teeming with compassion and redemption Delightfully funny Perceptive, hilarious and moving, it's a captivating roller coaster of a read and it's a joy to be reunited with Rachel and the rest of the Walsh clan. Again, Rachel is fabulous. Beautifully written, pure 5-star Keyes - clever, lively, funny, compelling Funny, heartbreaking, achingly real - Keyes has done it again. Gorgeous. I absolutely loved it It will break your heart and nourish your soul . . . No one can evoke deep feeling with such a light touch as Marian Keyes. She brings her characters to life with Dickensian brio. I think it might be her finest novel yet It's excellent and it's everything. Funny, gorgeous, but a painful, powerful story about addiction, emotions and humanity. Exquisite This new novel is like slipping into a warm, bubbly bath It's beautifully written, funny, heart-breaking and always wise. I was so happy to be reunited with this iconic protagonist and her fabulous family - a proper treat Utterly brilliant, wise and funny. So fabulous. I adore it Her particular gift is the ability to settle the reader into a comfortable seat, then carry them to the darkest places; to make serious things funny - and moving. She handles with intelligence and humour the issues that the question of long-term addiction recovery throws up A smashing sequel. Keyes delivers punchy home truths with wit and charm as we revisit her best-loved heroine. There is a real genius to the way Keyes brings deep, awful truths to the surface. Keyes has mastered the art of writing books that read like treats, but turn out to be good for you Brilliant You'll devour this unputdownable tale Beautifully moving and funny Wise and witty, this is destined to be as successful as its forerunner A welcome return for Keyes' messy heroine. In Rachel, Keyes has created a character that takes her readers through the rough and the smooth - and we are more than happy to go along for the ride Brilliant. Truly wonderful. Like sinking into a deep, luxurious, bubble bath. Sharply observed, this big-hearted book has plenty of laugh-out-loud moments and is a treat of a novel Keyes has always been an excellent storyteller but here she is at the peak of her powers, her writing even more honest and vulnerable than usual. A profound and smart book that will be enjoyed by die-hard fans and new readers alike. And Luke Costello is sexier than ever. Assured, wise and witty with superb observational detail, reading Marian Keyes is like being cradled in safe arms. This book is destined to be as successful as its forerunner Bereavement, grief, addiction, family, fun, humour, love, romance. It's all there Warm, witty and wise - a joy to read There's a wisdom to Marian Keyes' iconic Rachel Keyes is an exceptional storyteller and her ability to blend comedy, high drama and emotional depth is second to none. Empathetic, insightful, romantic and witty, Again, Rachel is again a delight from start to finish. A brilliant reminder of just how comforting it can be to return to characters that once captured our hearts. Set to be one of the biggest books of the year Joyful, wise, empathetic, funny, sexy, and so thoughtful on addiction, too Darkly comic . . . Just as tender, heartbreaking and laugh-out-loud funny as her first outing Again, Rachel is like a six hundred page hug and is Marian Keyes at her hilarious yet heartbreaking best Keyes is a giant of Irish writing who has not so much defined a genre, as she has created it Switch the phone to silent, banish all distractions: it's time for a book binge There's light and dark in all Keyes' novels, equal measures of hilarity and heartbreak Hard to put down Praise for Marian Keyes Messy, tangled complex humans who reminded me that few of us ever really sort out our lives at all A novel that is warm and witty but never afraid to tackle the big stuff Magnificently messy lives, brilliantly untangled. Funny, tender and completely absorbing! Keyes knows how to make serious issues relatable - and get a few grownup laughs, too There should be a word to describe the sadness and satisfaction you feel when you read the last page of a Marian Keyes novel: the ending is perfect but you still want more, more, more Charming, funny and poignant. But also profound, heartbreaking Keyes at her best: capturing everyday voices with humour and empathy with writing that you'll devour in a weekend. Just pure and simple joy Funny, thought-provoking and will get you right in the feels Sensitive, funny, wonderful, immensely touching Marian Keyes's gift for storytelling is utterly magnificent Rachel somehow helps us all to find our better, truer selves. I've still got 100 pages to go, but part of me wishes it was 1,000 Lovable, funny. Doesn't disappoint Keyes at the peak of her powers Again, Rachel is a tour de force. A fearless novel about loving and losing and hoping. It's perfection Enticing Fabulous. I loved becoming reacquainted with the Walsh family No other author marries heartbreak and hilarity so seamlessly Funny, heart-breaking and so wise Addictive . . . Marian's mastery of story and character is as impressive as ever, and the whole thing rings totally true from start to finish I loved Again, Rachel. Such a beautiful, wise, powerful book A masterclass in creating the perfect follow-up story . . . This sequel shone Warm-hearted, witty and fearless in the face of life's sorrows, Again, Rachel is a celebration of the enduring power of love Perceptive, hilarious and deeply moving, this is a wise and insightful look at modern life Included in 'Best Paperbacks of April 2023' Rachel Walsh is back with a bang. Wickedly shrewd and fun A sequel worth the wait . . This garrulous, fast-paced read offers the joy of a reunion with not just Rachel, but the rambunctious Walsh clan. An entertaining, growingly poignant contemporary tale A clever and insightful writer. 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