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Rachel's Holiday (Walsh Family, #2)

Marian Keyes
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Rachel's Holiday (Walsh Family, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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Marian Keyes

Rachel's Holiday (Walsh Family, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

578

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Dublin, Ireland • 1990s

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Rachel’s Holiday by Marian Keyes follows Rachel Walsh, who is compelled to enter a rehabilitation center in Ireland after a life-threatening incident. The story explores her journey towards recovery, self-awareness, and personal transformation, while navigating complex relationships with friends, family, and herself.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

97,964 ratings

73%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Rachel’s Holiday by Marian Keyes is highly praised for its humor, relatable characters, and poignant exploration of addiction and recovery. Reviewers appreciate the balance between light-hearted moments and serious themes. However, some find the pacing slow at times. Overall, the book is celebrated for its heartfelt and realistic portrayal of personal growth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Rachel's Holiday (Walsh Family, #2)?

Readers who appreciate Rachel’s Holiday by Marian Keyes often enjoy relatable, character-driven narratives with humor and emotional depth. Fans of Bridget Jones’s Diary by Helen Fielding or Me Before You by Jojo Moyes will find this novel’s exploration of personal growth and relationships appealing.

4.1

97,964 ratings

73%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

578

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Dublin, Ireland • 1990s

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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