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Rachel's Holiday
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Narrated by:
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Gerri Halligan
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By:
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Marian Keyes
About this listen
Until, that is, everything goes pear-shaped and she finds herself being frog-marched to the Cloisters - Dublin's answer to the Betty Ford Clinic. She's outraged. Surely she's not thin enough to be an addict?
Rachel isn't expecting plump, middle-aged men in brown jumpers, and more group therapy than you can shake a stick at. Heartsick and Lovesick, she seeks redemption in the shape of Chris - a man who might be more trouble than he's worth.
©2001 W F Howes Ltd (P)2001 W F Howes LtdWhat listeners say about Rachel's Holiday
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- Sandra C
- 18-04-2020
Intriguing take on addiction
I felt educated and intrigued by this story. Told from the POV of an addict I found the reflections, observations and interpretation of encounters and relationships incredibly but fascinatingly ego-centric and juvenile but conversely, incredibly comical. I thoroughly enjoyed the story of Rachel's growth and recovery which was sometimes uncomfortable and confronting but also sometimes equally amusing. Thoroughly enjoyed the book, but I'm not so convinced the narrator was suitably cast. Gerri Halligan has an older voice, so I found it difficult to reconcile with a character supposedly in her 20's read by someone who sounds easily 40+. That said, she has a wonderful knack for characterisation and brought life to all the characters.... but the attempted variations on ethnically-affected American accents weren't so well done.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-12-2020
Best psychotherapy session ever!
I loved Rachel’s story! I actually learned a lot about myself through her story. A much deeper read than I anticipated it to be, I feel like I’ve just left a very valuable psychotherapy session and I’m sad that it’s over.
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- Carol Barnard
- 18-01-2021
Very enjoyable
I enjoyed the story very much, it was interesting and entertaining all the way through. The narrator did a great job.
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- Ashleigh
- 13-08-2019
Light, but deep
An easy light listen with easily understood, enlightening wisdom for all - addicts, or not. I’m sure everyone can learn some truths about themselves and their relationships from this fun, heartening story
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- Dianne Barrett
- 02-01-2022
Enriching experience.
Great insight into the psyche of all participants involved with someone with an addiction & it’s complexities. Very well narrated, capturing an enormous amount of emotions & the nuances within.
Second time listening.
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- 24-02-2022
Rachel is the Best!
Loved this, I especially love hearing the Irish accent and sayings. This was a great book
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- Anonymous User
- 23-06-2022
Loved it
This is my favourite book. first time listening to it and the narrator Gerri Halligan was an exceptional story teller.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-03-2023
Excellent!
Well narrated with the skill of the narrator lending the appropriate humour and gravity to an excellent story of family, love and personal struggles
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- Carrin
- 24-04-2020
Brilliant story!
I couldn't stop listening, such a brilliant story and so well portrayed. Highly recommend listening/reading this story. My only negative would be that the narrator sounded a bit too old for the character.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-03-2020
just loved it
I found it sometimes a bit hard to read but it is well worth the finish. Absolutely loved it
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