- Published: 28 September 2021
- ISBN: 9780143789383
- Imprint: Penguin
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 272
The Break
From the author of the literary hit, Deadly Unna?, comes a fast-paced rite-of-passage set amidst themythical surf and island culture of Bali, and up to its neck in the madness of itspolitics and the terrifying consequences of breaking the rules…
Growing up with the famous Bali surf at his backdoor, Taj had a perfect childhood – until 10 years ago when three robed judgessentenced his father to death. But Kimbo didn’t die - he’s been on death row eversince, leaving Taj in a weird limbo, unable to look to his own future. When theelection of a new President leads to a date being set for Kimbo's execution, Taj realisesthere is only one course of action left to him: bust his dad out of jail. Whatfollows is the whirlwind ride of father and son on the run through Indonesia, authoritieshot on their tail. As events unravel, Taj uncovers some startling truths about his family,his girlfriend, and the girl he is rapidly falling for.
- Published: 28 September 2021
- ISBN: 9780143789383
- Imprint: Penguin
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 272
About the author
Marian Keyes was born in Limerick in 1963, and brought up in Cavan, Cork, Galway and Dublin. She studied law and accountancy before turning to writing. Her first novel Watermelon was published in Ireland in 1995, where it was an immediate, runaway success. Marian Keyes is now one of the most successful Irish novelists of all time and is published in thirty nine different languages. She lives in Dún Laoghaire with her husband Tony.
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A hilarious and insightful tale about a runaway husband from the internationally bestselling writer of smart, funny fiction - https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-break-9780718179731
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