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By: David Nicholls
Narrated by: Justin Salinger
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Douglas Petersen’s family is on the brink of dissolution. His marriage of 21 years to Connie is almost over. When autumn comes around, their son Albie will leave for college. Connie has decided to leave soon after.

But before everything falls apart, there's still the summer holidays to get through - a Grand Tour of Europe's major cities - and over the course of the journey, Douglas devises a plan to win back the love of his wife and repair his troubled relationship with his son.

©2014 David Nicholls (P)2014 W F Howes Ltd Contemporary Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Women's Fiction Marriage Emotionally Gripping Feel-Good Funny Heartfelt Witty
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"Us is epic and intimate, funny and heartbreaking. No-one can write as brilliantly, poignantly and hilariously as David Nicholls about love, life and loss. His many fans will not be disappointed." ( SCOOP)
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I really loved this story. I think it was told with deep understanding and empathy but also with a wonderful wit capable of noticing the tiny moments of life whether sad or funny. I also loved the narration, he told the story brilliantly.


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I enjoyed this book about the breakdown of a marriage, but found it overlong and I think it has been overrated. I'm surprised it was shortlisted for the Booker prize as I think there is an emptiness about it.
The narrator, Douglas is quite dull and his wife Connie is selfish - I didn't really like either of them. I could never really understand what Connie would have seen in Douglas.

Good but overlong

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I think the overall story was quite a normal one, something you’d find happening all the time in one way or another. But the way it was told was brilliant. I loved the wit, the small details and comparisons in every day situations, I liked the characters and felt each of their despair, not disliking any but empathising with each. It highlighted how we’re all products of our experiences. I plan to go hunt some more of this authors work now

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Loved it and found it hard to stop listening to. Jastin Salinger is the perfect narrator, his voice is sublime.

Loved this audio book..

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... but probably not my last. A sensitive, touching and at times very funny novel. Perfect narration too.

My first David Nicholls audiobook...

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