Us Three

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What to expect

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Us Three written and read by Ruth Jones, co-creator of Gavin & Stacey and author of the smash-hit, number one bestselling debut, Never Greener.

Friends forever is a difficult promise to keep...

Meet Lana, Judith and Catrin. Best friends since primary school when they swore an oath on a Curly Wurly wrapper that they would always be there for each other, come what may.

After the trip of a lifetime, the three girls are closer than ever. But an unexpected turn of events shakes the foundation of their friendship to its core, leaving their future in doubt - there's simply too much to forgive, let alone forget. An innocent childhood promise they once made now seems impossible to keep....

Packed with all the heart and empathy that made Ruth's name as a screenwriter and now author, Us Three is a funny, moving and uplifting novel about life's complications, the power of friendship and how it defines us all. Prepare to meet characters you'll feel you've known all your life - prepare to meet Us Three.


Praise for Ruth Jones:

'Ruth Jones is excellent on human nature and why we make the mistakes we do. I felt for every character. Unputdownable.'
Jojo Moyes, bestselling author of ME BEFORE YOU

'I love books about gnarly, messy relationships and this one kept me gripped from the beginning. A great read.'
Jane Fallon, bestselling author of TELL ME A SECRET

'Thought-provoking, compelling and ultimately redemptive'
Sunday Express

© Ruth Jones 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

Critics Review

Jones's trademark warmth and humour suffuse the novel with comedy and pathos, making for a heart-warming, entertaining and, at times, deeply moving story
The Observer
A poignant novel about friendship and forgiveness . . . with fantastic characterisation, as you'd expect from the co-creator of Gavin & Stacey, it's an epic journey
Woman & Home
Us Three is a warm, smart, uplifting tale of true friendship. I loved Lana, Catrin and Judith - I was genuinely sad to leave them when I turned the final page.
Beth O'Leary, bestselling author of THE FLATSHARE
A touching celebration of the beauty and endurance of female friendship. There is nothing mightier. Fact.
Dawn French
This novel oozes warmth and honesty. A big-hearted book that provides a cast of characters you'll lose your heart to.
Adele Parks
This moving story of three Welsh friends-for-life . . . balances warmth and humour with bleakness and despair. Another winner for Gavin and Stacey star Jones
Daily Mail
A funny, moving and uplifting novel
The Sun
A funny and warm tale of friendship
Evening Standard
I loved spending time immersed in Catrin, Judith and Lana's lives . . . A contender for my Books of the Year list
Prima
A wonderfully warm, funny, totally engrossing and unputdownable novel about friendship. A gorgeous treat.
Kate Eberlen, bestselling author of MISS YOU

User Reviews

Book 4.0
Narration 4.7
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4.0
pwaite 26/10/2025
5.0
5.0
I loved the story of these 3 close friends. Having just returned from seeing my daughter down under it brought a tear or two to my eye.
Lovely narration and great for a long plane journey.
lady P 13/05/2025
5.0
5.0
I think everyone will relate to this book, love loss and friendships. I loved that Ruth Jobes narrated it as well as you know the tone and passion she had when she wrote it
kama 15/11/2022

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