Us is a novel by bestselling author David Nicholls.
The story follows Douglas Petersen, a middle-aged man on a European tour with his wife and teenage son. It’s a last-ditch effort to save his marriage and rebuild his connection with his family.
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Book Blurb
Douglas and Connie – scientist and artist, husband and wife – live a quiet and quietly unremarkable life in the suburbs of London. Until, suddenly, after more than twenty years of marriage, Connie decides she wants a divorce.
Heartbroken but determined, Douglas comes up with the perfect plan: he is going to win back the love of his wife and the respect of Albie, their teenage son, by organising the holiday of a lifetime.
The hotels are booked, the tickets bought, the itinerary planned and printed.
What could possibly go wrong?
Awards and Accolades
David Nicholls won Specsavers UK Author of the Year award for his novel Us. It was also long-listed for the 2014 Man Booker Prize and was been praised for its engaging narrative and well-drawn characters.
The BBC screened a four-part TV adaptation of the novel in 2020, starring Tom Hollander, Saskia Reeves and Tom Taylor.
About the Author
David Nicholls is a bestselling author known for writing warm and funny novels about love and life.
David Nicholls isn’t just an author, he’s also a successful screenwriter. He’s brought to life various stories on the big and small screens, from classics like Great Expectations to his own beloved novels like One Day.
David Nicholls also serves as the Executive Producer and contributing screenwriter for the new Netflix adaptation of One Day. It’s well worth a watch if you haven’t already, it’s such a great adaptation that really stays loyal to the book.
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