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Watermelon

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Watermelon by Marian Keyes is a heartwarming and humorous novel about Claire Webster, whose life is turned upside down when her husband leaves her shortly after she gives birth to their daughter. As Claire returns to her family in Dublin to rebuild her life, she navigates the complexities of love and self-discovery with wit and resilience.
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You might enjoy this book if you love heartwarming and humorous tales of personal reinvention. With witty writing, relatable characters, and emotional twists, it offers a delightful escape into a tale of love, life changes, and unexpected discoveries.

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Watermelon

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Watermelon is an irresistibly hilarious and deeply poignant novel by Marian Keyes, marking her debut as a world-renowned author. It navigates the tumultuous journey of Claire, a woman who seemingly has it all – a loving husband, a fabulous apartment, and a successful career. However, life takes an unexpected turn when, on the day she gives birth to her first child, Claire's husband James shatters her world by confessing to an affair.

Left to grapple with the shock of betrayal and the challenges of new motherhood, Claire finds herself with a newborn daughter, a broken heart, and a body she no longer recognises. With no better options, Claire decides to return to the comforting embrace of her eccentric and loving family in Dublin.

As Claire seeks refuge back home, she is surrounded by the quirky dynamics of her family, providing her with much-needed distraction and warmth. Amidst this chaos, an incredibly attractive younger man shows Claire the attention she's been longing for. With his support and the laughter that follows, Claire begins to heal, rediscovering her self-worth and independence.

Gradually, she transforms, emerging more resilient and confident than ever before. When James reappears, expecting to find the same vulnerable woman he left, he is confronted with a Claire who has not only survived but thrived in his absence. This surprise twist leaves James reeling, offering Claire a moment of true self-empowerment and transformation.

Marian Keyes' deft storytelling weaves humour and heartache seamlessly, making Watermelon an uplifting tale of love, loss, and the pursuit of happiness. With vivid characterisation and emotional depth, it is a novel that will resonate with anyone who has ever faced adversity and discovered their inner strength on the other side.

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Watermelon by Marian Keyes has been widely praised for its humour, warmth, and engaging characters. Reviewers have appreciated its quick-paced, dramatic plot filled with both emotional moments and laugh-out-loud scenes. It's often described as romantic and uplifting, with Keyes's characteristic wit shining throughout.

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ISBN: 9781405934374

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 July 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 389g

Pages: 560

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About the Author

Marian Keyes is a phenomenon. The multimillion copy, internationally bestselling author of some of the most widely loved, genre-defying novels of the past thirty years - including Rachel's Holiday, Anybody Out There and Grown Ups - has millions of devoted readers around the world. In addition to her fifteen previous novels, Marian has also written three collections of journalism, upon which hit BBC Radio 4 show Between Ourselves was based. Marian co-hosts the popular show Now You're Asking with actress Tara Flynn for BBC Radio 4. In 2022, she was named the British Book Awards Author of the Year. Marian lives in Don Laoghaire, Dublin. My Favourite Mistake is her sixteenth novel.

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