'A brilliant contemporary novel' COLM TÓIBÍN
'So witty, observant and wise' MARIAN KEYES
'I am fully in awe of Dolan's talent' DOUGLAS STUART
'A dazzling follow-up to Exciting Times' KATHERINE HEINY
'Beautiful' PANDORA SYKES
Meet the wedding party:
THE BRIDE AND GROOM
Celine and Luke are meant to get married and live happily ever after. But Celine's more interested in playing the piano, and Luke's a serial cheater.
THE BRIDESMAID
Phoebe, Celine's sister, is meant to finish college and get a real job. Instead she pulls pints, lives with six flatmates, and has no long-term aspirations beyond smoking her millionth cigarette.
THE BEST MAN
Archie, Luke's best friend and ex-boyfriend, is meant to move up the corporate ladder and on from Luke. Yet he stands where he is, admiring the view.
THE GUEST
Vivian, Luke's other best friend and other ex, was meant to put up with Luke's bullshit when they dated. But she didn't. And now she is contented, methodically observing her friends like ants.
As the wedding approaches and these five lives intersect, each character will find themselves looking for a path to their happily ever after - but does it lie at the end of an aisle?
From the author of Exciting Times, this is a sparkling ensemble novel about love and marriage, fidelity and betrayal, that is both ferociously clever and supremely enjoyable
"Dolan, whose debut novel Exciting Times was a storming success, is sure to bring her sparkling wit and insightful understanding of human relationships to this second outing" - Irish Independent
"Fun, addictive and laced with astute observations" - Vogue
"A deep dive into love, betrayal, monogamy and sexuality. Sensational" - Daily Mail
"One of the most talked about books for 2023" - Stylist
"A funny and perceptive play on the traditional marriage plot that cements Dolan as one of the cleverest, most amusing new writers around. Marriage, it seems, is a laughing matter" - The i paper
"The Happy Couple rises towards an affecting ending that asks what illusions and armour one has to shed in order to feel free" - Observer
"'A taut, witty tale'" - Daily Mirror
"Sharp, hilarious - and cuttingly observant!" - Woman & Home
"I loved everything about this ferociously clever contemporary reworking of the marriage plot. Sensational." - Daily Mail
"This book confirms her as an artful comic novelist with a distinctive signature style " - The Telegraph
"I ran through my proof copy in a few greedy hours, enjoying the snark Dolanisms and the way she toys with form" - The Times
"This is a warm and sympathetic novel, ready to let even its worst offenders off the hook" - The Observer
"Witty and insightful... a complete winner " - Glamour
"This novel is a joy to read" - Literary Review
"Smart and sharp on 21st century love and loneliness" - Grazia
"A darkly funny, clever look at modern relationships with a wonderful cast of maddening yet endearing characters" - Red
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'So witty, observant and wise' MARIAN KEYES
'I am fully in awe of Dolan's talent' DOUGLAS STUART
'A dazzling follow-up to Exciting Times' KATHERINE HEINY
'Beautiful' PANDORA SYKES
Meet the wedding party:
THE BRIDE AND GROOM
Celine and Luke are meant to get married and live happily ever after. But Celine's more interested in playing the piano, and Luke's a serial cheater.
THE BRIDESMAID
Phoebe, Celine's sister, is meant to finish college and get a real job. Instead she pulls pints, lives with six flatmates, and has no long-term aspirations beyond smoking her millionth cigarette.
THE BEST MAN
Archie, Luke's best friend and ex-boyfriend, is meant to move up the corporate ladder and on from Luke. Yet he stands where he is, admiring the view.
THE GUEST
Vivian, Luke's other best friend and other ex, was meant to put up with Luke's bullshit when they dated. But she didn't. And now she is contented, methodically observing her friends like ants.
As the wedding approaches and these five lives intersect, each character will find themselves looking for a path to their happily ever after - but does it lie at the end of an aisle?
From the author of Exciting Times, this is a sparkling ensemble novel about love and marriage, fidelity and betrayal, that is both ferociously clever and supremely enjoyable
"Dolan, whose debut novel Exciting Times was a storming success, is sure to bring her sparkling wit and insightful understanding of human relationships to this second outing" - Irish Independent
"Fun, addictive and laced with astute observations" - Vogue
"A deep dive into love, betrayal, monogamy and sexuality. Sensational" - Daily Mail
"One of the most talked about books for 2023" - Stylist
"A funny and perceptive play on the traditional marriage plot that cements Dolan as one of the cleverest, most amusing new writers around. Marriage, it seems, is a laughing matter" - The i paper
"The Happy Couple rises towards an affecting ending that asks what illusions and armour one has to shed in order to feel free" - Observer
"'A taut, witty tale'" - Daily Mirror
"Sharp, hilarious - and cuttingly observant!" - Woman & Home
"I loved everything about this ferociously clever contemporary reworking of the marriage plot. Sensational." - Daily Mail
"This book confirms her as an artful comic novelist with a distinctive signature style " - The Telegraph
"I ran through my proof copy in a few greedy hours, enjoying the snark Dolanisms and the way she toys with form" - The Times
"This is a warm and sympathetic novel, ready to let even its worst offenders off the hook" - The Observer
"Witty and insightful... a complete winner " - Glamour
"This novel is a joy to read" - Literary Review
"Smart and sharp on 21st century love and loneliness" - Grazia
"A darkly funny, clever look at modern relationships with a wonderful cast of maddening yet endearing characters" - Red
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