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'Cinematic and swoon-worthy (but not without its gut punches), this felt like a Nora Ephron movie... a fresh and original take on the telling of a love story - but somehow timeless' CLAIRE DAVERLEY, author of Talking at Night
'I laughed, I teared up, I couldn't put it down. This is a love story like no other'
'This book gave me genuine joy and broke my heart'
'For fans of Heartburn, David Nicholls, Sally Rooney'
'A beautifully written, emotionally rich story that surprised me in the best way'
'These characters live in your head long after you've closed the book'
'Recommended for people watchers'
'So much more than it first appears. The characters are incredibly lifelike and layered'
'I truly felt like I was in the story'
Readers everywhere are talking about Main Characters, the highly anticipated novel about love, friendship, dysfunctional families and life-changing connections. This is a love story, told by everyone but the main characters.
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Clara and Seb are about to fall in love.
They don't know it yet.
But everybody else does.
When Clara and Seb meet in a quiet corner of London, it's the start of something. She wants to be a director. He's an actor, unsure what he wants from life.
Their connection is magnetic. Everyone can see that falling in love looks something like this. But when Clara casts Seb in the film that will make her name, what should be the happiest time of their lives ends with a gut-wrenching betrayal.
Some love stories are bigger than just two people. This one is told through the eyes of friends, flatmates, exes and strangers who see all the sides of Seb and Clara, from their first date to the moment they fell apart.
Everyone has their version of events. But only Clara and Seb can decide how their story ends...
PRAISE FOR MAIN CHARACTERS
'Moving, funny, wise and beautifully written. I love the idea of people's lives crossing over, the impressions we get from what we see and hear. I was so invested in the characters. If you love a smart, poignant, funny, gripping book, you will love this. I cannot recommend it enough' JOANNA CANNON
'Gorgeous, clever, utterly addictive' PANDORA SYKES
'If you love clever literary fiction, you will love this novel. If you love immersive commercial fiction, you will love this novel. If you love a portrayal of London that feels like a Richard Curtis movie, you will love this novel' GEORGINA MOORE
'The perfect book for anyone who's ever sat opposite a mysterious stranger on a train and wondered what's really going on behind those eyes' JUSTIN MYERS
- Publisher Name:Headline Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9781035435340
- Author:Palmer, Bobby
- Publication Date:2026-07-02
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