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Ordinary people living ordinary lives…and an extraordinary debut novel.‘TOASTING EROS – it’s my fear and Henry’s loathing in Las Vegas…Henry and I are on a romantic holiday when I drunkenly propose…Henry says no. The problem is neither of us can decide if we’re meant to be together. And if we are, would I have done what I did next – with our waiter? Can Henry ever forgive me?I have three days to work out if Henry and I can make it.Henry on the other hand gets mad, gets drunk, gets manly advice from a six foot transvestite and plays a little golf.Eve and Henry – they could be you but, in this wise and funny novel, Louise Kean shows just how extraordinary love is – even when it’s just the usual.
A disastrous marriage proposal in Las Vegas sets off a frantic three-day countdown for a couple struggling to determine if their relationship is worth saving. Eve and Henry find themselves at a crossroads after a drunken proposal goes wrong, leading to a series of impulsive decisions and emotional fallout. As Eve grapples with the consequences of a betrayal involving a waiter, Henry retreats into a haze of alcohol, golf, and unconventional advice from a new acquaintance. The narrative follows their parallel attempts to navigate the wreckage of their romantic holiday, testing the limits of forgiveness and commitment.
This novel presents a candid look at the messy, often irrational nature of modern romantic entanglements. The narrative relies on the contrast between the protagonists' internal turmoil and the high-energy, neon-lit backdrop of Las Vegas. Readers likely find the humor to be grounded in the relatable absurdity of human error and the difficulty of clear communication. The story avoids easy resolutions, instead focusing on the complex process of deciding whether a partnership can survive a significant breach of trust.
Page Count:
320
Publication Date:
2002-01-01
Publisher:
HarperCollins
ISBN-10:
000711463X
ISBN-13:
9780007114634
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