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  • Written by: Marian Keyes
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  • Length: 17 hrs and 3 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (200 ratings)

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Grown Ups

Written by: Marian Keyes
Narrated by: Marian Keyes
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Publisher's Summary

Meet Jessie, Cara and Nell.

Married to brothers Johnny, Ed and Liam Casey.

Three very different women tied to three very different men.

Every family occasion is a party - until the day the secrets spill out.

Playtime is over.

But where are the grown-ups?

©2020 Marian Keyes (P)2020 W. F. Howes Ltd

What the critics say

"Everything this woman touches turns to comic gold." (Cosmopolitan)

"Keyes is an international treasure. The ultimate choice for a binge read." (Stylist)

"When it comes to writing page-turners that put a smile on your face and make you think, Keyes is in a class of her own." (Daily Express)

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I loved it.

Compulsively good listening. - The characters are believable and multifaceted and the conclusion satisfying. I believe this is read by the author and she has a lovely expressive voice. BRB going to get more Marian Keyes.

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hard to follow

this story has a large cast, and with Irish names and the narration does not help one bit to differentiate one person from the other

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Great characters

Keyes has an uncanny ability to develop the most wonderful characters and plots. Her own narration is a special treat here. Our entire Bookclub loved it. As always she centres around a more serious issue with lots of interest, humour and authentic interweavings between characters lives. Keyes is the best.

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Great performance! So real and relatable

I couldn’t stop listening! The characters were brought to life and made you reflect on your own. Enjoy the journey this crazy family takes you on!

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Confusing

There was some really good humour parts, but overall a lot of characters and because the narrator didn’t change her way of talking at all, it ended up pretty confusing.

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Amazing book, amazing narration

I knew almost nothing about this author or story when I began listening to the book and honestly I wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s easy to listen to, but it isn’t frivolous and it’s interesting while still being relatable. The author intertwined real life issues without you even realizing in a way that is extremely laudable.

I’m really looking forward to reading/listening to more of her work

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No plot

I would have like an actual plot, not an endless stream soap opera family members.

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A very entertaining listen!

I don’t normally write reviews, but I feel compelled to recommend this audio book. I just loved it; it’s long, and I listened to it quickly (I couldn’t stop) and then I listened to it again. I was completely invested in the characters, and just related to them in so many ways. The book literally made me cry, and laugh out loud. Great story, read masterfully by the author.

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What a pleasure!

I’ve enjoyed several of Marian Keyes’ books before Grown Ups, but this is my new favourite. I did not seek the book because Marian was narrating, but very much enjoyed her performance of her work. Her accent, turn of phrase and pervasive humour were ear-candy that kept me laughing out loud. The characters are realistically flawed, struggling as we all do, with relationships and self-understanding.
Thanks, Marian Keyes, for this most entertaining listen.

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POOR NARRATION

I feel if this book was read by another narrator the story and the people in it might have been a lot easier to follow. There were times when you could even hear her pause , swallow and then carry on. It was as if she had lost her place. If it wasn’t so monotone it might have been quite funny in parts.

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