Watermelon: The Riotously Funny and Tender Novel from the Million-Copy Bestseller

Name: Watermelon: The Riotously Funny and Tender Novel from the Million-Copy Bestseller
Rating: 4.3125 (32 reviews)

Marian Keyes

Jul 2017 · Penguin UK

4.3

32 reviews

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544

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Discover the riotously funny, tender and touching debut from the No. 1 bestselling author of Grown Ups

'A modern fairy tale, full of Keyes's self-deprecating wit' Sunday Mirror
'Reading a novel by Marian Keyes is like sitting at the kitchen table with your nicest, most confiding friend' Daily Mail
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Meet Claire Walsh.

On the day she gives birth, her husband drops a bombshell: he's been cheating and is leaving her.

Exhausted and furious, Claire runs home to Mum and Dad, but it's no sanctuary.

Amid family drama and baby demands, she misses her old life.

When James wants to reconcile, Claire must decide: forgive and forget, or take a chance on herself?

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'A warm and hilarious page turner' Good Housekeeping
'Gloriously funny' Sunday Times
'Keyes is in a class of her own' Daily Express

FAMOUS FANS AND WHY THEY LOVE MARIAN KEYES

'Marian's writing is the truth. With big laughs' Dawn French
'A giant of Irish writing' Naoise Dolan
'Will make you laugh and make you cry, but will also reveal the truth of who you really are' Louise O'Neill
'Keyes weaves the joy and pain of life in a unique and magical way' Cathy Rentzenbrink
'One of the most honest writers writing today' Pandora Sykes
'Compassionate, tender, incisive writing' Lucy Foley
'Her talent for tackling serious issues with such humanity and wit is balm for the soul' Nigella Lawson
'Marian Keyes is a brilliant writer. No one is better at making terrifically funny jokes while telling such important, perceptive and agonizing stories of the heart. She is a genius' Sali Hughes
'Irresistible, profound. Keyes's comic gift is always evident' Independent
'Joyful. Keyes' clever way with words and extraordinary wit. People stared at me as I laughed to myself' C.L. Taylor
'A born storyteller' Independent on Sunday

Marian Keyes, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, April 2023
Marian Keyes' books have sold over 7 million copies in the UK [Nielsen Bookscan, April 2024]

Ratings and reviews

4.3

32 reviews

Danielle Robinson

February 27, 2018

I love Marian ❤️ only reason for not giving 5*on this book is I felt at times 'Claire' would take a while to get back to the point or complete a description of her situation. I'd like to know what happens next. Thank you for another wonderful escape. I've read 7 of Marians books now, about to read The Break and already have Angels ready to do again.

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Christina Buckley

April 12, 2022

Absolutely love watermelon, while the storyline is typically depictive of dysfunctional relationships at its best with the characters portrayed as everyday normal people which is more relatable; the romantic undertones and good humour carried throughout compel the reader to keep turning the pages and it doesn't disappoint, an excellent read for anyone looking for a good light hearted laugh with twists and turns from the outset, it will leave you wanting more. This was the first book I read from Marian Keyes, having seen the movie I wanted to read the book (mad I know, but I liked it that much so when I found the book i grabbed it with both hands and still have it as part of my collection); it enticed me to read more from her collection and I have not been let down. I have almost all of her books now as part of my 'never getting rid of' collection that's how much I love them and it was watermelon that started it all. You truly will not be disappointed I promise you, enjoy 😁📚

Sharon Hogg

September 14, 2025

I've read watermelon so many times but each time is still gripping, funny and can't put it down. marian keyes .....absolutely brilliant writer, love all her books❤️

About the author

Marian Keyes is a phenomenon. The multimillion copy, internationally bestselling author of some of the most widely loved, genre-defying novels of the past thirty years – including Rachel’s Holiday, Anybody Out There and Grown Ups – has millions of devoted readers around the world.

In addition to her fifteen previous novels, Marian has also written three collections of journalism, upon which hit BBC Radio 4 show Between Ourselves was based. Marian co-hosts the popular show Now You’re Asking with actress Tara Flynn for BBC Radio 4. In 2022, she was named the British Book Awards Author of the Year.

Marian lives in Dublin. My Favourite Mistake is her sixteenth novel.

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