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The Rachel Incident

By: Caroline O'Donoghue
Narrated by: Clara Harte
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Publisher's summary

The international bestseller: a hilarious, heartfelt story of all-consuming and unexpected love.

'If you've ever been young, you will love The Rachel Incident like I did' - GABRIELLE ZEVIN

'Funny, nostalgic, sexy' - MONICA HEISEY

'Hilarious, wise and wonderfully written' - GRAHAM NORTON

What is the Rachel incident? When Rachel falls in love with her married professor, Dr. Byrne, her best friend James helps her devise a plan to seduce him. But as the plot becomes increasingly complicated, their friendship is tested by impossible choices and a lie that can't be taken back. Chaotic and brilliantly funny, The Rachel Incident perfectly captures the turmoil of young love.

'Sharply witty, warm-hearted and wise.' - GUARDIAN, BEST SUMMER READS

'Deeply relatable and extremely funny.' - OBSERVER

'A headlong read about being young and hopelessly in lust.' - SUNDAY TIMES

'Easily 13/10 . . . Funny, lovely, romantic' - MARIAN KEYES

'A book full of love, and it is extremely easy to love reading it.' – VOGUE

©2023 Caroline O'Donoghue (P)2023 W. F. Howes Ltd
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  • Categories: LGBTQ+

Critic reviews

If you've ever been young, you will love The Rachel Incident like I did'—GABRIELLE ZEVIN

'Easily 13/10 ... Funny, lovely, romantic, drenched in nostalgia.'—MARIAN KEYES

'A headlong read about being young and hopelessly in lust.'—SUNDAY TIMES, BEST SUMMER READS

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I wanted a ps at the end. Although I also Loved the end.it was the best FREE CATOLOG listen i’ve heard.

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Captivating story of true love and friendship

This was a fast but amazing read. Raw and relatable about love and friendship in your twenties

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I enjoyed this contemporary novel so much

I loved the friendship between Rachel and James, the conflict in the Dr Burns storyline and the angst of the young adult romance between Rachel and Kerry.

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Light and beautifully told.

Such a refreshing book. No huge dramas, no death, or torture just the agony of growing up. Beautifully read.

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Like talking to your bestie

I loved this book and honestly couldn’t put it down. It felt like such an honest and true look into someone’s life. I’ll be reading this again!

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Fresh and fun with a twist

I really loved this book and it was light, whitty and engaging! I will probably read it again at some point!

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