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Between a pick and so-so for me, or 3 stars. Not my favourite Keyes, for sure (but I will continue the series haha).
I found Rachel hard to tolerate; for most of the book I wanted to smack her across the face (a reaction not relegated only her).
But obviously I liked it enough to keep reading.

This one took me by surprise. I was expecting light and frothy, but there‘s a darker story here too. I‘ve come to understand that Keyes has a remarkable talent for covering some serious subjects in a light, accessible way. My top read on June.

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I‘m torn between a pick and a so-so. I think the Irish humour aspect make it a pick. But although I read this quickly I found the story a bit lacking. There were A LOT of characters and although I was rooting for Rachel the book just wasn‘t as enjoyable as I was expecting.

Im on a cruise 🚢 with my mum around west , south of France 🇫🇷 and northern Spain 🇪🇸 it‘s not really a relaxing 😎 holiday so Iv Hardly read anything ! But when I have Iv picked up Rachel‘s holiday and laughed out loud from my sunbed 😆
#holidayreading
#junereads

I‘ve not read a Marian Keyes novel before; I‘m not sure why. Based on this one, I think I‘ll read more. While some books written in the 90s haven‘t aged well, at least against my personal tastes (Bridget Jones, I‘m looking at you), Rachel‘s Holiday has an element of timelessness than makes it as good to read as a 50-something today as it would have been for a 20- or 30-something 25 years ago.

Started this in the bath with a big mug of hot chocolate with the bfg! Hot chocolate in June what‘s going on ? British weather that‘s what ! Anyway loving this already it‘s like reading the Derry girls . Page 19 when mum knows Anna is a junkie and now suspects Rachel is “ I don‘t know what they do with all that bloody tinfoil , I really don‘t , Anna goes through it like wildfire “🤣🤣
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#rachelsholiday

My current listen. It is pretty funny, and seems to be the favorite of her many novels.

𝐈‘𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥‘𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐨 𝐈‘𝐦 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐩 𝐦𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 📖

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Decided to re read this one so I could read the follow up. Took me a while to read it but it was a very enjoyable read. Full of humour and sadness and a real eye opener into the life of an addict

I read this years ago before I tracked my books, and decided to reread it because a sequel is coming out later this year. Rachel is a challenging MC because she‘s dealing with an addiction that she‘s not honest with herself about through much of the book. She‘s also pretty mean at times. But I ended up rooting for her again.

Rachel‘s Holiday is like an old friend, it never asks to much from me, it‘s always there, and it never disappoints me. This is quintessential Marian Keyes, an expert blend of humour, light drama, and exploration of serious issues. Rachel, like all Keyes‘ protagonists, is endearingly flawed and fallible. Her depiction of addiction and recovery is in compromised by the underlying humour and breezy tone of the narration. I‘ll keep coming back to this

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Funny, sad and honest it had it all. I particularly enjoyed the shift from denial to acceptance about addiction. Overall well written and poignant
I haven‘t read anything else by this author but I will in the future

An open and painfully honest depiction of addiction seen through the eyes of the addict. The transformation from total denial to acceptance is brilliantly portrayed and the book explores the feelings and fears of someone so willfully addicted to substance abuse.

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Have read many, many times. I heart the Walsh family.

I have three large books that I'm determined to finish before the year's end. But here I am reading Rachel's Holiday again so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. #currentlyreading

Thanks for another fun opportunity to play, @Rachel.Rencher #7Daysgiveaway
I don‘t know that I‘ve ever traveled anywhere that I didn‘t want to go home, but I certainly have a long list of places I‘d like to return to, including Italy and Ireland.

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Thanks @Rachel.Rencher for the giveaway!

My first post!!!! Book is Rachel's Holiday by Marian Keyes. One of my absolute favourite authors. #booksandflowers #mariankeyes

Always a great fun reading Keyes books. They are light and perfect to be read between more dense novels. Entertaining level: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 #livro #Persefone #book #bookaholic #booklovers #ler #leitura #leitora #reading #instabook #instaread #instalivro #instabooks #bookstagram #igread #litsy #booklover #brazilianreader #2013Sha #dogsoflitsy

Marian Keyes is one of my favorite #irishauthors. I'd guess that I read Rachel's Holiday easily once a year, though I love all of her books about the Walsh sisters. Do any of you have a favorite #mariankeyes book? #marchintoreading

My first Marian Keyes (years ago), but definitely was NOT my last. I love her writing and try to devour all of her books. Gotta love those Walsh sisters...