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Rachel's Holiday (Paperback)

by Marian Keyes (Author)

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Paperback: 640 pages
Publisher: Penguin UK (Aug 30 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 014102447X
ISBN-13: 978-0141024479
Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11.2 x 4.2 cm
Shipping Weight: 382 g

Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Amazon.ca Sales Rank: #35,116 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Here's Rachel Walsh, twenty-seven and the miserable owner of size 8 feet. She has regular congress with Luke Costello, a man who wears his leather trousers tight. And she's fond — some might say too fond — of recreational drugs.

Until everything goes pearshaped and she finds herself being frogmarched to the Cloisters - Dublin's answer to the Betty Ford Clinic. She's outraged. Surely she's not thin enough to be an addict? But on the bright side, she's heard that rehab places are wall-to-wall jucuzzis, gymnasiums and rock stars going tepid turkey. Besides, it's about time she had a little holiday.

Rachel isn't expecting plump, middle-aged men in brown jumpers, and more group therapy than you can shake a stick at. That — alarmingly — she seems to be expected to join in with. Who cares for introspection when all there is to look at is damaged and broken?

Heartsick and Luke-sick, she seeks redemption in the shape of Chris, a Man with a Past. A man who might be more trouble than he's worth.

Rachel is airlifted from addiction to the unfamiliar terrain of adulthood, via a love story or two, in a novel by turns poignant, powerful and seriously funny.

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, and, most recently The Other Side of the Story a Sunday Times Number One Bestseller. She is published in twenty-nine different languages. A collection of her journalism, called Under the Duvet, is also available in Penguin. Marian lives in Dublin with her husband.

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3.0 out of 5 stars rachel's holiday, Nov 6 2009

By	Jade "Beautiful Babes Book Club" (Hanmer ON Canada) - See all my reviews

This book was selected for a Book Club review and we have yet to meet to discuss the book. My impression is that it is not going to be well received. At times funny and also sad, I did not get much from this book other than the entertainment factor, the author wrote the book in a fashion that does draw you and and keeps you reading on. I do not embrace lifestyle portrayed and do not particularly care to read about it !

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4.0 out of 5 stars Rachel's Holiday is a Treat!, Mar 18 2007

By	Menzies (Canada) - See all my reviews

If you are looking for the type of storyline that will take the character through a journey - then this is the book for you. Rachel Walsh, sister to the other Walsh characters (Claire from Watermelon, Maggie from Angels), has to come to terms with her drug addiction while she is in rehab at the demands of her family. This book is unique because it doesn't hide the ugly truth of drug addiction, and you also get a good idea of Rachel's progress through Marian's description of her thoughts and physical withdrawal symptoms. If you are looking for a book that isn't about the will she / won't she get the guy - then pick up Rachel's Holiday. It's a good read on a uncommon topic.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Slow reveals of true addiction., Jan 28 2007

By	Loraxp (Middle-of-nowhere, CA) - See all my reviews

A lovely read that took me for a loop to start - I was expecting a vacation story and got one of addiction recovery (I do not read the back covers, so this was my own fault!).

Quite enjoyable and quirky, though it reveals the depths of addiction horror. Well balanced and revealing - very interesting to see things though an addicts eyes/thought pattern as they come to terms.

Looking forward to reading more books by Ms. Keyes!

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