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The Rachel Incident: Discover 2023's most anticipated summer read - a hilarious, heartfelt story of unexpected love from the bestselling author

The Rachel Incident: Discover 2023's most anticipated summer read - a hilarious, heartfelt story of unexpected love from the bestselling author

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The Rachel Incident is an international bestseller that tells the story of all-consuming and unexpected love. It is a hilarious, heartfelt story that is relatable and extremely funny. The novel has received critical acclaim for its witty writing, warm-hearted characters, and its portrayal of the intensity and high and lows of first love.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 22 June 2023
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

The Rachel Incident is an all-consuming love story. But it s not the one you re expecting. It s unconventional and messy. It s young and foolish. It s about losing and finding yourself. But it is always about love. When Rachel falls in love with her married professor,Dr Byrne,her best friend James helps her devise a plan to seduce him. But what begins as a harmless crush soon pushes their friendship to its limits. Over the course of a year they will find their lives ever more entwined with the Byrnes and be faced with impossible choices and a lie that can t be taken back. . . ____________________________________________________________________________ A deliciously complicated and very real romance with some refreshing twists. O Donoghue captures all the intensity of messy young love MAIL ON SUNDAY A stormer of a novel I NEWS A book full of love,and it is extremely easy to love reading it VOGUE Perfectly captures the intensity and high and lows of first love,and it s also very,very funny RED MAGAZINE Chaos at its finest STYLIST Sharply witty,warm-hearted and wise GUARDIAN B.

The Rachel Incident is an international bestseller that has captured the hearts of readers worldwide. This hilarious, heartfelt story follows Rachel, a young woman who falls in love with her married professor, Dr. Byrne. Despite the unconventional and messy nature of their relationship, Rachel and Dr. Byrne's love is all-consuming and unexpected.


The novel is filled with nostalgia, as it explores the themes of young love, first crushes, and the complexities of relationships. Gabrielelle Zevin's witty and relatable writing style brings the characters to life, making the reader laugh, cry, and feel deeply connected to their journey. Monica Heisey, another acclaimed author, praises The Rachel Incident for its "deeply relatable and extremely funny" portrayal of young adulthood.


The Observer describes the novel as "easily 13/10," praising its humor, love, romance, and nostalgia. Graham Norton calls it "gorgeous, bittersweet, and true," while Jenny Colgan describes it as "hilarious, wise, and wonderfully written."


The Rachel Incident has received critical acclaim for its portrayal of young love and its honest and realistic portrayal of the challenges and complexities of relationships. It has been praised for its witty dialogue, memorable characters, and its ability to capture the intensity and high and lows of first love.


Whether you've been young or are just looking for a heartwarming and entertaining story, The Rachel Incident is a must-read. It's a novel that will leave you laughing, crying, and feeling inspired to embrace the messy and unpredictable journey of love.

Weight: 552g
Dimension: 163 x 244 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349013558

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