The Break

Name: The Break
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781405918756
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British Book Awards Author of the Year 2022

By Marian Keyes

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Summary

The Break by Marian Keyes is a compelling tale of a woman named Amy whose husband unexpectedly announces that he needs a six-month break from their marriage. As Amy navigates this shocking pause, she's forced to rethink her life, family, and career. The book delves into the complexities of relationships and the strength required to find oneself amidst chaos.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming and humorous stories that delve into the complexities of family life and personal challenges. Marian Keyes brings her signature wit and warmth to a tale about relationships, self-discovery, and finding strength through unexpected circumstances.

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A hilarious and insightful tale about a runaway husband from the internationally bestselling writer of smart, funny fiction.

At 44, Amy O'Connell thinks she's seen, heard or done it all. Until her husband Hugh announces he needs a break—from her. He is going backpacking for six months around Asia where he can do what he wants—and this is the scary bit—with anyone he wants.

WTAF? thinks Amy. What's she to do? Stay loyal to disloyal Hugh? Allow her ex-husband back into her life? Run away herself? And what about the children? A lot can happen in six months. Will Hugh return as the same man? And will she still be the same woman there waiting for him?

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Marian Keyes' The Break is celebrated for its engaging storytelling, featuring a rich variety of relatable characters that evoke both laughter and tears. The novel is praised for its humour and honesty in depicting modern relationships, effortlessly blending light-hearted wit with moments of profound emotional depth. Critics commend Keyes for her skilful portrayal of women rediscovering themselves amidst life's challenges, solidifying her reputation as a master of intelligent women's fiction.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405918756

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 May 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 39.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 498g

Pages: 688

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Fiction General Fiction Humour Literary Fiction Marian Keyes Penguin Books Romance

About the Author

Marian Keyes is the international bestselling author of Watermelon, Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married, Rachel's Holiday, Last Chance Saloon, Sushi for Beginners, Angels, The Other Side of the Story, Anybody Out There, This Charming Man, The Brightest Star in the Sky, The Mystery of Mercy Close, The Woman Who Stole My Life, The Break and Grown Ups. Her journalism, collected under two titles, Making It Up As I Go Along and Under the Duvet- Deluxe Edition, containing the original publications Under the Duvet and Further Under the Duvet, are also available from Penguin. Marian lives in Dublin with her husband.

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