Watermelon: The riotously funny and tender novel from the million-copy bestseller

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Discover the riotously funny, tender and touching debut from the No. 1 bestselling author of Grown Ups

'A modern fairy tale, full of Keyes's self-deprecating wit' Sunday Mirror
'Reading a novel by Marian Keyes is like sitting at the kitchen table with your nicest, most confiding friend' Daily Mail
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Meet Claire Walsh.

On the day she gives birth to her first child, Claire's husband James tells her he's been having an affair, and that now's the right time to leave her.

Right for who exactly?

Exhausted, tearful and a tiny bit furious, Claire doesn't know what to do. So she decides to go back to basics . . . and runs home to Mum and Dad.

But it's not the sanctuary she'd been hoping for. Juggling her sisters' drama, her parents' pity and the demands of a baby, Claire desperately misses the way things were. So when James gets back in touch, eager to put things right, Claire faces a choice.

Will she forgive and forget? Or can she find the courage to take a chance on herself, and start a life of her own?

Love the Walsh sisters? Don't miss out on the eagerly awaited sequel to Rachel's Holiday: AGAIN, RACHEL . . .
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'A warm and hilarious page turner' Good Housekeeping
'Gloriously funny' Sunday Times
'Keyes is in a class of her own' Daily Express

FAMOUS FANS AND WHY THEY LOVE MARIAN KEYES

'Marian's writing is the truth. With big laughs' Dawn French
'A giant of Irish writing' Naoise Dolan
'Will make you laugh and make you cry, but will also reveal the truth of who you really are' Louise O'Neill
'Keyes weaves the joy and pain of life in a unique and magical way' Cathy Rentzenbrink
'One of the most honest writers writing today' Pandora Sykes
'Compassionate, tender, incisive writing' Lucy Foley
'Her talent for tackling serious issues with such humanity and wit is balm for the soul' Nigella Lawson
'Marian Keyes is a brilliant writer. No one is better at making terrifically funny jokes while telling such important, perceptive and agonizing stories of the heart. She is a genius' Sali Hughes
'Irresistible, profound. Keyes's comic gift is always evident' Independent
'Joyful. Keyes' clever way with words and extraordinary wit. People stared at me as I laughed to myself' C.L. Taylor
'A born storyteller' Independent on Sunday


Marian Keyes, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, April 2023
Marian Keyes' books have sold over 7 million copies in the UK [Nielsen Bookscan, April 2024]

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4.4
30 reviews
Danielle Robinson
February 27, 2018
I love Marian ❤️ only reason for not giving 5*on this book is I felt at times 'Claire' would take a while to get back to the point or complete a description of her situation. I'd like to know what happens next. Thank you for another wonderful escape. I've read 7 of Marians books now, about to read The Break and already have Angels ready to do again.
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Christina Buckley
April 12, 2022
Absolutely love watermelon, while the storyline is typically depictive of dysfunctional relationships at its best with the characters portrayed as everyday normal people which is more relatable; the romantic undertones and good humour carried throughout compel the reader to keep turning the pages and it doesn't disappoint, an excellent read for anyone looking for a good light hearted laugh with twists and turns from the outset, it will leave you wanting more. This was the first book I read from Marian Keyes, having seen the movie I wanted to read the book (mad I know, but I liked it that much so when I found the book i grabbed it with both hands and still have it as part of my collection); it enticed me to read more from her collection and I have not been let down. I have almost all of her books now as part of my 'never getting rid of' collection that's how much I love them and it was watermelon that started it all. You truly will not be disappointed I promise you, enjoy 😁📚
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Tea Tristram
February 15, 2022
Great read . So many different emotions with this book. Some sad some hilarious and some reflective. So glad i choose this book some lines were classic in describing events .
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About the author

Marian Keyes is the international bestselling author of Watermelon, Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married, Rachel's Holiday, Last Chance Saloon, Sushi for Beginners, Angels, The Other Side of the Story, Anybody Out There, This Charming Man, The Brightest Star in the Sky, The Mystery of Mercy Close and The Woman Who Stole My Life. Her journalism, collected under two titles, Making It Up As I Go Along and Under the Duvet: Deluxe Edition, containing the original publications Under the Duvet and Further Under the Duvet, are also available from Penguin.
Marian lives in Dublin with her husband.

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