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by Marian Keyes (Author)
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  • Paperback: 640 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin (26 May 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140271791
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140271799
  • Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.8 x 4.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (172 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,034 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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.

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.

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I never tire of this book, 11 Jul 2004
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Having read Rachel's Holiday for the first time 5 years ago, I've since read and re-read it and I just never tire of it. It's more than a girly read. It has more depth than that. I've read all Marian Keyes books and this one by far is her best and strongest novel. However if you plan on reading Rachel's Holiday (which I strongly urge you to do) first read Watermelon,Rachel's Holiday and then Angels. They are a triology of (what I hope will be 5 books) 5 sisters. The Walsh sisters. Claire (Watermelon), Rachel's Holiday (Rachel) and Angels (Maggie). I'm already looking forward to reading about Anna and especially the hilarious Helen.
(PS There was a tv drama based loosly on Watermelon which was awful and not a patch on the great read that it is - that's just by the by!)
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring, 21 Dec 2005
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I was given a dog-eared copy of this book while in a rehab centre in Dublin and found it wonderful. The book is written on Marion Keyes own experiences and manages to give an incredibly accurate account of "life inside" without being bogged down with sentamental tales of suffering or sounding like a martyr. It is uplifting, funny and very honest. I for one found it a great help in my recovery, and would even go so far as saying, the fact Rachel is so funny and normal she helped me admit I had a problem and not feel like a freak ! I also lent it to my mum and sisters to help them understand my state of mind at the time. If you or anyone you know has a problem with drugs or alcohol please buy this book, and if you don't, buy it anyway. It's really good. I have read everything she has published since, she is a fantastic storyteller !
ps and that original copy is still doing the rounds as far as I know !!!
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best I have ever read, 7 Feb 2002
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Rachel's Holiday is about another sister in the Walsh family written about in Marian Keyes' Watermelon. Rachel is the middle sister, an Irish emigree living in New York with Brigit, her best friend from Dublin. They seem to be having a normal time in NYC, partying away while taking the occasional drugs ....
Then Brigit finds Rachel overdosed on drugs and her family takes Rachel back to Ireland to rehab at a place called the Cloisters. She does not understand why she is there, it's all a big misunderstanding, she's not really an addict, but the Cloisters has a reputation for having celebrities and there should be a gym, sauna, massage .... heck, she'll stay to please everyone and leave in 2 weeks.
Through a series of flashbacks by Rachel and visits from her parents and friends in her group therapy, the true extent of Rachel's problem unfolds to both the reader and Rachel herself. Intertwined in this is her relationship with Luke from NYC and how drugs destroyed it as well.
In short, a great read, written in a fun style, which you wouldn't think you'd get with such serious subject matter.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The only book I've read twice (apart from Pride and Prejudice)
I read Rachel's Holiday when it was first released about ten years ago, and I only really picked up on the humour and the quirky Irishisms. Read more
Published 1 month ago by GreenElizabeth

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth it in the end
I am a big Marian Keyes fan and have to say that I really enjoyed this book - the 2nd time round. I did try to read it a number of years ago but just couldn't get into it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Louise

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great offering from Keyes
I really enjoyed this book, but then when it's Marian Keyes I always do.

As with all of Marian Keyes' books, I laughed and cried my way through it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kirsty B

2.0 out of 5 stars Slow Burn.
I bought this book off the back of all the 5* reviews. I found the book to be overly-wordy with a lot of unnecessary character flashes and flash-backs which kept taking you away... Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. Stone

4.0 out of 5 stars Marian continues to please
As always, Marian's books are a delight - hilarious, well-written and talks about real issues that her audience can relate to. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Loren

2.0 out of 5 stars Depressing
It was funny that Rachel thought she'd meet lots of celebrities in rehab, but I just found the whole thing depressing to read. I gave up.
Published 3 months ago by C. Sorene

4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic - Really opens your eyes!!!
When I started this book I really believed Rachel wasn't an addict and it was all a big mistake because of her scribbled "suicide" note, how wrong I was. Read more
Published 4 months ago by D. Marcus

5.0 out of 5 stars Rachels Holiday
Ive just finished this book. Unputdownable! Read Watermelon first though. Looking 4ward to reading Angles and Anybody Out there! Read more
Published 8 months ago by L Murphy

5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping and oh so funny
This was one of the last Marian Keyes books I bought. I'd avoided it because it was about rehab and drugs and I found that a little too tedious to read. Read more
Published 10 months ago by M. Burton

5.0 out of 5 stars light hearted and funny whilst still remaining very potent sensitive and respectful
This book deal's with serious issues such as drug addiction and suicide but in away that's still light hearted and funny whilst still remaining very potent sensitive and... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Miss Jessica

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