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  • By: Sally Thorne
  • Narrated by: Katie Schorr
  • Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (848 ratings)

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The Hating Game

By: Sally Thorne
Narrated by: Katie Schorr
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Publisher's Summary

Now a film starring Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell, globally bestselling author Sally Thorne's hilarious workplace comedy is all about the fine line between love and hate.

Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman sit across from each other every day...and they hate each other. Not dislike. Not begrudgingly tolerate. Hate. 

Lucy can't understand Joshua's joyless, uptight approach to his job and refusal to smile. Joshua is clearly baffled by Lucy's overly bright clothes, quirkiness, and desire to be liked. Now they're up for the same promotion, and Lucy, usually a determined people pleaser, has had enough: it's time to take him down. 

But as the tension between Lucy and Joshua reaches its boiling point, it's clear that the real battle has only just begun....

This best-selling, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy is an unmissable treat, perfect for fans of Christina Lauren's Unhoneymooners or Emily Henry's Beach Read.

©2016 Sally Thorne (P)2016 Little, Brown Book Group
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  • Categories: Romance

Critic Reviews

"Charming, self-deprecating, quick-witted and funny." (The New York Times)

"The next Sophie Kinsella." (Bustle)

"A smart and funny modern romance." (Good Housekeeping)

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So much love

I binge-listened to this book in a day! Absolutely adorable, and one of those books that make me feel so warm inside!! Definitely recommend!

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So entertaining

Absolutely loved this story. The two main characters and how they interact and bicker is just so entertaining. Loved the concept of their “games”. Love how their relationship story is told.
Narration was perfect. Complimented to story perfectly.

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fantastic rom com

if you like rom com you'll like this story! predictable story line but so cute

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Great book

l loved this book; it had everything I enjoy in a romance novel. The Narration was great too which made it an easy listen

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FUN!

I don't usually like chick lits, but this was fun! The narrator was great, and the interactions of characters hilarious at times. Definitely recommend!

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Better read than listened to.

This was a cute little book which made me smile. BUT it was incredibly difficult to differentiate dialogue between the characters. I was often confused during conversations; all characters sounded practically the same (especially Josh and Lucy) which really drew away from the storyline. A lot of time was spent puzzling over who was speaking. If this was released with a new narrator I would definitely listen again.

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Cute story, great narration!

Quirky but fun storyline! The narrator was great and really painted a picture of the characters. I enjoyed this book!

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Refreshing

I liked it. Sue me, as it’s very cliche and trope after trope. The only downside was the narrator sometimes spoke in a baby voice. I get that the mc is supposed to be tiny and adorable or whatever but the bubbly voice got me

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Pretty good

Sometimes a bit hard to tell what is verbal and what is thoughts. But a good fluffy book to help you sleep

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A bit boring

After a really slow start it got slightly better, but I almost gave up on it several times. Descriptions and dialogues are forced and although some parts were good it just doesn't seem to me like there's enough to write a whole book about. I'd give this one a miss.

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