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Us

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 Feel-Good Funny Heartfelt Witty

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Editor reviews

International best-selling author of One Day¸ British novelist David Nicholls, delivers a masterful new release with Us, which was nominated for the Man Booker prize and has been expertly narrated in this audiobook edition by Justin Salinger. This is the story of loss and family, relationships and love. This affecting tale will pull on the heart-strings as you listen to the challenges faced by a man who has put everything on the line to keep his family and marriage from falling apart. Told with compassion and humour, Us will take you across the European continent in an adventure of the heart. Available now from Audible.

Critic reviews

"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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Great story, heartbreaking as well, the main character seems to have Asperger's syndrome, he's married to a spontaneous, easy going woman who one day decides to leave him. I seldom cry when I read books but this one made me cry. I highly recommend it.

brilliant

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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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I did not want this wonderful book to end. A literal journey of wonder, wit and woe as David Nicholls seamlessly weaves together humour and pathos in a breathtaking and heart breaking story of the love that binds us.
Justin Salinger - genius narrator, perfectly capturing the voice of Douglas whilst harnessing the subtle rhythm and nuance of the author.

Wow.

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What made the experience of listening to Us the most enjoyable?

Easy to listen to, pleasant. On a subject often faced by ordinary people in real life.

What about Justin Salinger’s performance did you like?

Warm voice, loved it!

pleasant and very humane

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Banal. Average narration of a less than average story. Sentimentality once removed. I struggled to enjoy the characters making me indifferent to their long drawn owt plight.

If you skip this, you are not missing anything.

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narrator had a very distinct speech pattern that was at times monotonous but was generally easy to listen to. relaxing. story was thought provoking and bubbles along nicely. very human story of human life.

occasionally monotonous but worth persevering

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Laugh out loud funny
Sadly my life too
With same outcome after 30 yrs
Friends

What a fabulous read

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Totally engaging listen much better than the tv adaptation although Tom Hollander did stick in my mind as Douglas

So good !

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brilliant writing with attention to detail that had me reminiscing and chuckling throughout. the charactee creation is exquisite and kept me hooked. fabulous

loved this book!

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David Nicholls never fails to disappoint! I Loved the story and narration. Would highly recommend.

Great story

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