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The Other Side of the Story

Marian Keyes
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The Other Side of the Story

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Marian Keyes

The Other Side of the Story

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

624

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 2000s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Other Side of the Story by Marian Keyes follows the interwoven lives of three women dealing with personal and professional dilemmas in the publishing world. Through alternating perspectives, readers explore themes of friendship, love, and ambition, as each character navigates their own challenges and relationships.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

49,769 ratings

65%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Marian Keyes' The Other Side of the Story has garnered praise for its engaging, multidimensional characters and witty narrative. Readers appreciate its exploration of complex relationships and industry insights. However, some felt the plot dragged in places and could be overwhelming due to its multiple perspectives. Overall, it’s a humorous and thoughtful read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Other Side of the Story?

Readers who enjoy multifaceted narratives with strong, relatable female characters will relish Marian Keyes's The Other Side of the Story. Fans of Helen Fielding's Bridget Jones's Diary and Sophie Kinsella's Confessions of a Shopaholic will find similar humor, heart, and drama in Keyes's storytelling.

4.0

49,769 ratings

65%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

624

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 2000s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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