The Other Side of the Story
British Book Awards Author of the Year 2022
(Author) Marian Keyes*** CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS AUTHOR OF THE YEAR 2022*** Step into the lives of three women whose ambitions collide in the hilarious and heart-warming novel from the No. 1 bestselling author of Grown Ups 'Wonderful, subtle, hilarious and highly sophisticated. You can't stop reading' EVENING STANDARD 'It had me in tears . . . and barking with laughter' DAILY TELEGRAPH __ 'There are three sides to every story. Your side, their side, and the truth . . .' Jojo, a sharkish literary agent, has just made a very bad career move - she's slept with her married boss Mark. Lily, Jojo's bestselling author, has blown her advance on a house with new boyfriend Anton, only to come down with writer's block. Gemma used to be Lily's best friend until Lily ran off with Anton. Now she's pouring her heart out, and a certain literary agent likes her style . . . Soon the fortunes of Jojo, Lily and Gemma are horribly entangled. But each is about to discover that there's more than one side to every story . . . __ 'Keyes's genius lies in making the darkest, most difficult aspects of humanity mentionable and manageable . . . Keyes's plot is cracking, but the story becomes even bolder and brighter because she lets her characters tell it' Independent 'Packed with sound writing, wit and common sense' Guardian Praise for Marian Keyes: 'Mercilessly funny' The Times 'Funny, tender and completely absorbing!' Graham Norton 'Keyes is in a class of her own' Daily Express
Marian Keyes
Marian Keyes is an Irish author known for her witty and engaging writing style in the genre of women's fiction. She has written numerous best-selling novels, including "Watermelon," "Rachel's Holiday," and "Anybody Out There?" Keyes often incorporates themes of love, relationships, and mental health in her work, creating relatable and authentic characters that resonate with readers. Her ability to blend humor with emotional depth has made her a popular figure in contemporary literature. Keyes' most famous work is arguably "Watermelon," which introduced readers to her unique storytelling voice and launched her successful writing career. Her contributions to literature have helped redefine and elevate the genre of women's fiction, making her a beloved and influential author in the literary world.
