Product Description

"Rachel's Holiday", Marian's classic novel about addiction, is being given a new lease of life with a fantastic new jacket treatment. Here's Rachel Walsh, twenty-seven and the miserable owner of size 8 feet. She has regular congress with Luke Costello, a man who wears his leather trousers tight. And she's fond - some might say too fond - of recreational drugs. Until she finds herself being frogmarched to the Cloisters - Dublin's answer to the Betty Ford Clinic. She's outraged. Surely she's not thin enough to be an addict? Heartsick and Luke-sick, she seeks redemption in the shape of Chris, a Man with a Past. A man who might be more trouble than he's worth.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #215085 in Books
• Published on: 2010-03-30
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 640 pages

About the Author
Marian Keyes is the author of WATERMELON, LUCY SULLIVAN IS GETTING MARRIED, RACHEL'S HOLIDAY, LAST CHANCE SALOON, SUSHI FOR BEGINNERS which was a Sunday Times Number One bestseller, and most recently ANGELS. She has also published a collection of journalism titled UNDER THE DUVET. Her books are published in seventeen different languages. Marian lives in Dublin with her husband.

Customer Reviews

Rachel's Holiday is a Treat!
If you are looking for the type of storyline that will take the character through a journey - then this is the book for you. Rachel Walsh, sister to the other Walsh characters (Claire from Watermelon, Maggie from Angels), has to come to terms with her drug addiction while she is in rehab at the demands of her family. This book is unique because it doesn't hide the ugly truth of drug addiction, and you also get a good idea of Rachel's progress through Marian's description of her thoughts and physical withdrawal symptoms. If you are looking for a book that isn't about the will she / won't she get the guy - then pick up Rachel's Holiday. It's a good read on a uncommon topic.

Humorous yet heartwarming story about drug addiction
Keyes does an amazing job at taking drug addiction, and turning it into an engaging, funny and heartwarming story. She also helps create empathy with a group of people who can sometimes be outcasts. Great job, Keyes!

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rachel's holiday
This book was selected for a Book Club review and we have yet to meet to discuss the book. My impression is that it is not going to be well received. At times funny and also sad, I did not get much from this book other than the entertainment factor, the author wrote the book in a fashion that does draw you and and keeps you reading on. I do not embrace lifestyle portrayed and do not particularly care to read about it !