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Homesick
- Author
- Silvia Saunders
- Narrator
- Olivia Dowd
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 30 January 2025
- Run Time
- 9 hours 52 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
'A thoughtful and tender take on the concept of "home"' Pandora Sykes
'There's a snap and crackle in Saunders's dialogue' The Times
'Saunders makes funny and heartbreaking seem effortless' Red
'Heart-warmingly relatable' Cosmopolitan
'Really moving, observant [and] convincing' Niamh Hargan
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MOVING IN. GROWING UP. FALLING OUT OF LOVE.
Mara’s first year in London hasn’t gone to plan. A hostile housemate and endless tube journeys to see her elusive boyfriend, Tom, weren’t on her vision board.
So when the chance to find her own place arises, Mara is hopeful. She’s desperate for somewhere to start her ‘real life’ – with linen bedding, fresh flowers on the table, and Tom.
But between noisy new neighbours and Tom pushing her away, Mara is about to discover that things aren’t going to be quite so easy to fix.
*Shortlisted for the New Adult Book Prize*
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Readers are already falling in love with Homesick …
'A beautifully crafted story … filled with memorable characters and relatable situations, making it a heartfelt exploration of first loves, found families, and the bittersweet experience of growing up'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'I couldn't have loved this more … It's a really accomplished and very funny commentary on urban living and twenty first century existence … I was wrapped up in the propulsive plot' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'What I appreciate about Homesick is the exploration of everyday issues … Mara's year of self-discovery is a great reminder that life is a complex journey' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'This novel offers a poignant exploration of love and self-discovery … With its mix of laugh-out-loud moments and genuine emotional depth, this book is a delightful read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Critics Review
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'There's a snap and crackle in Saunders's dialogue' The Times
'A thoughtful and tender take on the concept of "Home"' Pandora Sykes
'Saunders makes funny and heartbreaking seem effortless' Red
‘Wittily told with bold strokes – a fun but knowing read’ Helen Lederer
'The novel completely pulled me in from the outset … I found it a really moving, observant, convincing read and I know so many twenty-somethings will see themselves in Mara' Niamh Hargan
'This is a heart-warmingly relatable novel that will seriously hit home if you've ever felt overwhelmed or slightly out of place in a big city like London' Cosmopolitan
'Warm, honest, beautifully written' Liz Hoggard, writer and judge of CWIP 2023
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Details
- Author
- Silvia Saunders
- Narrator
- Olivia Dowd
- Duration
- 9 hours 52 minutes
- Release Date
- 30 January 2025
- ISBN
- 9780008667030
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Humorous fiction, Narrative theme: coming of age, Narrative theme: love / relationships
Synopsis
A story of falling out of love for fans of Monica Heisey and Dolly Alderton 'A thoughtful and tender take on the concept of "home"' Pandora Sykes 'There's a snap and crackle in Saunders's dialogue' The Times 'Saunders makes funny and heartbreaking seem effortless' Red 'Heart-warmingly relatable' Cosmopolitan 'Really moving, observant [and] convincing' Niamh Hargan ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– MOVING IN. GROWING UP. FALLING OUT OF LOVE. Mara’s first year in London hasn’t gone to plan. A hostile housemate and endless tube journeys to see her elusive boyfriend, Tom, weren’t on her vision board. So when the chance to find her own place arises, Mara is hopeful. She’s desperate for somewhere to start her ‘real life’ – with linen bedding, fresh flowers on the table, and Tom. But between noisy new neighbours and Tom pushing her away, Mara is about to discover that things aren’t going to be quite so easy to fix. *Shortlisted for the New Adult Book Prize* –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Readers are already falling in love with Homesick … 'A beautifully crafted story … filled with memorable characters and relatable situations, making it a heartfelt exploration of first loves, found families, and the bittersweet experience of growing up'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I couldn't have loved this more … It's a really accomplished and very funny commentary on urban living and twenty first century existence … I was wrapped up in the propulsive plot' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What I appreciate about Homesick is the exploration of everyday issues … Mara's year of self-discovery is a great reminder that life is a complex journey' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This novel offers a poignant exploration of love and self-discovery … With its mix of laugh-out-loud moments and genuine emotional depth, this book is a delightful read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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