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Us

The Booker Prize-longlisted novel from the author of ONE DAY and YOU ARE HERE
By David Nicholls
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Us by David Nicholls is a heartfelt exploration of a family on the brink of change. Douglas Petersen, the protagonist, embarks on a journey across Europe with his wife Connie and son Albie in a last-ditch attempt to rekindle their relationships. The narrative delves into themes of love, family dynamics, and self-discovery, all painted with Nicholls' signature humour and emotional insight.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming stories with a mix of humour and emotion. It explores themes of love, family, and the complexities of relationships, offering a touching and insightful journey through the experiences of its endearing characters. Fans of poignant storytelling that captures life's ups and downs will likely find this a captivating read.

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A brilliant, bittersweet novel about love and family, husbands and wives, parents and children.
From beloved bestselling author David Nicholls.

The Man Booker Prize-longlisted follow-up to the multimillion-copy bestselling ONE DAY. Jojo Moyes says, 'I loved this book. Funny, sad, tender: for anyone who wants to know what happens after the Happy Ever After.'

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David Nicholls brings to bear all the wit and intelligence that graced ONE DAY in this brilliant, bittersweet novel about love and family, husbands and wives, parents and children. Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize for Fiction 2014.

'I was looking forward to us growing old together. Me and you, growing old and dying together.'

'Douglas, who in their right mind would look forward to that?'

Douglas Petersen understands his wife's need to 'rediscover herself' now that their son is leaving home.

He just thought they'd be doing their rediscovering together.

So when Connie announces that she will be leaving, too, he resolves to make their last family holiday into the trip of a lifetime: one that will draw the three of them closer, and win the respect of his son. One that will make Connie fall in love with him all over again.

The hotels are booked, the tickets bought, the itinerary planned and printed.

What could possibly go wrong?

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David Nicholls' Us is praised for its blend of humour and emotional depth, exploring themes of long-term relationships and parenthood. Critics highlight its tender yet witty examination of a married couple's evolving dynamic, resonating with those intrigued by post-happily-ever-after narratives. The book's portrayal of a European adventure gone awry offers a poignant reflection on modern mid-life challenges, with Nicholls' writing capturing the essence of enduring love in flux.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340897010

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sceptre

Illustration: Maps and Line Drawings

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 310g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Galaxy Book Award-winner (ONE DAY), Richard and Judy bestseller (STARTER FOR TEN), BAFTA Award nominee (GREAT EXPECTATIONS) and now Man Booker Longlisted (US) author David Nicholls trained as an actor before making the switch to writing.

As well as his multimillion-copy bestselling novels STARTER FOR TEN, THE UNDERSTUDY and ONE DAY, David is a scriptwriter whose credits include the TV series Cold Feet, Rescue Me, I Saw You, the TV movies The 7:39 and Aftersun, and screenplays for Far From the Madding Crowd, Great Expectations, Tess of the D'Urbervilles and When Did You Last See Your Father?

He has also written the screenplays for the film adaptations of his own novels, STARTER FOR TEN (2006) which starred James McAvoy, ONE DAY (2010), starring Jim Sturgess and Anne Hathaway, and the forthcoming THE UNDERSTUDY (release TBC).

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