
The Burnout
A Novel
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Narrated by:
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Bessie Carter
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Written by:
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Sophie Kinsella
About this listen
Sparks fly in this delightful novel about two burned out professionals who meet at a ramshackle resort on the British seaside—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Party Crasher.
“I devoured The Burnout in one greedy gulp. It’s funny, sad, relatable, and brilliantly done. Sophie Kinsella is the queen of romantic comedy.”—Jojo Moyes
She can do anything . . . just not everything.
Sasha has had it. She cannot bring herself to respond to another inane, “urgent” (but obviously not at all urgent) email or participate in the corporate employee joyfulness program. She hasn’t seen her friends in months. Sex? Seems like a lot of effort. Even cooking dinner takes far too much planning. Sasha has hit a wall.
Armed with good intentions to drink kale smoothies, try yoga, and find peace, she heads to the seaside resort she loved as a child. But it’s the off season, the hotel is in a dilapidated shambles, and she has to share the beach with the only other occupant: a grumpy guy named Finn, who seems as stressed as Sasha. How can she commune with nature when he’s sitting on her favorite rock, watching her? Nor can they agree on how best to alleviate their burnout (Sasha: manifesting, wild swimming; Finn: drinking whisky, getting pizza delivered to the beach).
When curious messages, seemingly addressed to Sasha and Finn, begin to appear on the beach, the two are forced to talk—about everything. How did they get so burned out? Can either of them remember something they used to love? (Answer: surfing!) And the question they try and fail to ignore: what does the energy between them—flaring even in the face of their bone-deep exhaustion—signify?
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“I devoured The Burnout in one greedy gulp. It’s funny, sad, relatable, and brilliantly done. Sophie Kinsella is the queen of romantic comedy.”—Jojo Moyes, bestselling author of Someone Else’s Shoes
“I’ll drop anything for a new Sophie Kinsella. The Burnout is hilarious, sparky and joyful—just the book you need if you’re desperate for a break. I loved seeing Sasha coming back to herself on the windswept beach at Rilston!”—Beth O'Leary, bestselling author of The Flatshare
“Kinsella’s long career in the rom-com is indicative of the kind of stories she truly wants to put out into the world: those that feature people like you . . . flawed heroines who make the best out of the wild and wacky journeys we all go through—at work, with our families, in love and in life.”—Bustle
What listeners say about The Burnout
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-11-04
Not her best
If you’re wanting that classic heart achey feeling you get from her other books you won’t get it here. The storyline was predictable and the characters weren’t believable.
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- Janine H
- 2024-01-22
Excellent listen for boss babes
If you’ve ever felt the stress from a crazy job you will relate to this story. It’s keeps you engaged from beginning to end. I loved it.
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- Florence
- 2023-10-21
Fun.
I enjoyed the characters and the humor. Happy for the reminder not to burnout. A fun book.
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- Wendy S.
- 2023-10-21
Great!
Great narrator !! Great fun story !! Heartwarming ! I enjoyed the characters, it was quite rounded,so good !
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- Selena
- 2023-10-18
Super fun light chick lit. Made me laugh.
Sophie Kinsella doesn’t disappoint. Funny, light and entertaining. Narrator was great. I would recommend if you like this type of book.
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- Denise M
- 2024-06-22
the burnout
If you've ever been over worked to the point of breaking the first chapter hooks you in. I've thought of many things but what she opted out with was so hilarious. The book just makes you smile.
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- Michele
- 2023-10-28
Great listen!
Great story, I love when they are by the sea. I have read many Sophie Kinsella stories.
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- Jacqui
- 2023-11-10
Cute story
I am a big Sophie Kinsella fan, while a cute story I found it more than a little predictable. Worth the read/listen but it isn’t going to be one of my fave of hers.
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- David Davies
- 2024-01-23
ALL THE FUN WITHOUT BEING CHEESY !
Who knew a book called burnt out could be so relaxing and enjoyable to listen to! Simply beautiful!
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- Marie
- 2024-01-27
Another awesome book by Sophie Kinsella
So relatable! I wish I'd meet the love of my life while recovering from burnout!
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