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Heartbreak Hotel

By: Deborah Moggach
Narrated by: Nicky Henson
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Summary

Nicky Henson reads this hilarious new comedy from the bestselling author of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

The irrepressible Russell "Buffy" Buffery has upped sticks from London and moved to Knockton, Powys, to a B&B inherited from an old flame. With his future spread before him, and a string of failed marriages behind him, Buffy decides it's time for a new challenge.

Meanwhile: Harold's wife has run off with a younger woman leaving him alone with his as-yet-unwritten novel narrated by Mary Pickford's cat; Amy's weedy boyfriend has turned out to be not so needy after all; and Andy's partner's corset-and-suspender-clad attempts at seduction are having anything but the desired effect. They're all lost with nowhere to go, and feeling well past their sell-by dates. So they decide to enrol on "Courses for Divorces" in a sleepy rural town. Under Buffy's tutelage, they find themselves relearning all those skills they never thought they'd need again, and a whole lot more besides.

©2013 Deborah Moggach (P)2013 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Contemporary Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Marriage Witty Feel-Good Funny Heartfelt
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Amusing at times, but this book never really lived up to expectations. I kept expecting a twist or a turn, but... Undeveloped characters and situations, all rather superficial. A lighthearted weekend read, worthy of three stars, it will fill your time, but it is far from memorable.

A weekend read

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What made the experience of listening to Heartbreak Hotel the most enjoyable?

Heartbreak Hotel is such a charming a pleasant story full of quirky loveable characters

Who was your favorite character and why?

Buffy the aged actor who inherits the hotel from an old beaux goes through life in a constant fog of confusion which leads to interesting plans and interactions with other characters.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It is a charming book which makes you smile

Charming make you smile story

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I really enjoyed the film of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel but was surprised to find that this book was just another version of it set in Wales. I felt a little cheated as I began to recognise the scenario and character types. I had the feeling Miss Moggach can actually only write one story (which I am sure can't be true!). Quite enjoyable but I did nearly give up on it on a couple of occasions. Wouldn't bother again.....
I found the narrator spoke uncomfortably quickly and was not very good at voice differentiation.

Struggled to finish this one.....

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A wonderful heartwarming holiday read. I was sorry to finish it yet could not stop!

Perfect

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Really enjoyed listening to Nicky Henson read Heartbreak Hotel. The characters are charming and I really found myself taking a real interest in their lives. Could really imagine this as a film, witty, charming and thoughtful. 100% recommend

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