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The Break

By: Marian Keyes
Narrated by: Aoife McMahon
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Publisher's 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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fantastic

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

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Fabulous Light Story

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

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Nothing really happened

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

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Good understanding of relationships.

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

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Simply Perfect

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.

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Not her best

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

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So enjoyable!

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.

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Loved it!

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!

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

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.

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Great book!

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

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