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The Road Trip

Beth O'Leary
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The Road Trip

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

Book Brief

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Beth O'Leary

The Road Trip

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

414

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Road Trip by Beth O'Leary, two ex-lovers, Addie and Dylan, end up on an unexpected road journey together to a mutual friend's wedding. Their combined group faces various challenges, forcing them to confront past issues and unresolved feelings along the way.

Reviews & Readership

3.7

114,154 ratings

56%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Beth O'Leary's The Road Trip delights with its humor, well-drawn characters, and heartfelt themes of love and redemption. The narrative's dual timeline and alternating perspectives enhance emotional depth but may confuse some readers. The story occasionally feels drawn out, but overall, it's a charming and engaging read that tackles complex relationships with warmth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Road Trip?

Readers who relish romantic comedies and character-driven stories, similar to those in The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary or One Day by David Nicholls, will enjoy The Road Trip. Fans of second-chance romances and witty, heartfelt journeys will find this novel particularly engaging.

3.7

114,154 ratings

56%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

414

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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