To Hell With It, Claire Frances
To Hell With It, Claire Frances
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To Hell With It

Author: Claire Frances

Narrator: Avena Mansergh-Wallace

Unabridged: 8 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/01/2025


Synopsis

' ' Sunday Times 'The best romcom I've ever read!' Readers (and your favourite authors!) are LOVING : With the warmth and charm of Bridget Jones and a main character as unforgettable as Eleanor Oliphant, this is an irresistible debut about a young woman navigating love, friendship and happiness in a world that doesn’t think like she does. Pearl O’Reilly is twenty-seven (nearly twenty-eight). She likes salmon pink, the number three and going to the pub with her best friend Una the same night each week. Thanks to her OCD, her other routines – from counting her way downstairs to obsessively washing her hands – pose more of a problem. But that’s all about to change. Because it’s time for Pearl to say tarting with the gorgeous naked man in her bed this morning… ‘Moving, funny, and totally satisfying, I loved this book’ 'Funny, empathetic and engaging. Loved it!' 'Now and then, a character carves our a permanent place in my heart. Step forward Pearl' 'This book felt like an absolute treat, a warm hug, hanging out with such likeable, funny characters.’ ‘This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. Highly recommend! ‘This debut by Claire Frances is a rollercoaster of relatable quirks, raw emotions, and laugh out loud moments that’ll steal your heart faster than Pearl counts her way down the stairs.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I LOVED this book! […] Frances had me laughing and then almost crying, particularly nearer to the end.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely adored Pearl! She is messy, flawed scattered and so real I can imagine sitting down for a cup of tea with her.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘If you’re looking for a read that’s both entertaining and insightful, add this one to your list. I promise you won’t regret it.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An absolute rollercoaster of chaos, charm, and unexpected heart! From the first page, I was hooked on its Claire Frances has delivered a story that’s wickedly fun and impossible to put down! Can’t wait to see what she writes next!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fabulous debut!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This was my first five-star read of 2025, and I absolutely devoured this book!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘To Hell With It is a wonderfully honest and uplifting tale about love, friendship, and finding happiness in a world that doesn’t always understand you.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely adored Pearl! She is messy, flawed scattered and so real I can imagine sitting down for a cup of tea with her.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is just gorgeous.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reviews

Goodreads review by Shelley's Book Nook on June 16, 2025

My Reviews Can Also Be Found On: The Book Review Crew Blog I didn't like this book as much as I thought I would. I've never been diagnosed with OCD, but I do have a counting ritual, same as our main character, Pearl. Pearl is half my age, but a lot of what she's dealing with resonated with me. The bo......more

Goodreads review by Sheila on January 30, 2025

I received a free copy of, To Hell With It, by Claire Frances, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Pearl O'Reilly has a bad case of OCD, she has her return and does not like to deviate from it. I did not care for this book, I could not get into it at all.......more

Goodreads review by Booksblabbering || Cait❣️ on June 24, 2025

For fans of John Green, Strange Sally Diamond, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, and The List of Suspicious Things. Pearl is 27 years old has OCD. She has time-consuming routines, thoughts she can’t control and a shame that something is definitely wrong with her, but she can’t, and doesn’t want,......more

Goodreads review by Mana on January 18, 2025

"To Hell With It" introduces us to Pearl O'Reilly, a young woman whose world revolves around the meticulous rituals and routines necessitated by her OCD. From counting footsteps to compulsive handwashing, Pearl's life is a carefully orchestrated dance until an unexpected visitor disrupts her orderly......more

Goodreads review by Shannon on July 18, 2025

A hilarious but really real look at what living with at times crippling OCD and ADHD can be like. Irish born Pearl O'Reilly falls hard for a man from New Zealand who shows up on her porch one day and when he returns home leaving a note wishing he could see her again soon she impulsively books a tick......more


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‘Such a fresh, smart, original debut with a totally distinctive voice – I enjoyed it so much!’ ‘Moving, funny, and totally satisfying, I loved this book’ 'I was going to say that this book is Eleanor Oliphant meets Marian Keyes, but I don’t think that does justice to Claire Frances’ writing, which has its own voice – funny, empathetic and engaging. Plus, I felt I learnt an awful lot more about neurodiversity. Loved it!’ 'To Hell With It Emily Slapper, author of 'Now and then, a character carves out a permanent place in my heart. Step forward Pearl, whose world Claire Frances draws us into with sensitivity, humour and credibility. You won’t want to leave. is a must-read and Claire Frances is one to watch! Funny and poignant— is a love story for our times’ 'Having little knowledge of OCD myself, Pearl’s insight is funny, tragic and thoroughly entertaining, as she learns to expand her world and manage her habits. Frances writes with a vivid new voice, observant but affectionate, punchy and oh so honest. A totally charming read’