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Andy loves Jen, or rather, loved Jen, and is utterly bewildered as to why their relationship ended. Suddenly single, homeless, and struggling to launch his stand-up comedy career, he feels adrift while everyone else around him seems to have moved forward. Obsessed with understanding the breakdown of his relationship, Andy dives into the painful task of replaying every moment, convinced that if he can just piece together the puzzle, Jen might realize her mistake and come back. This sharp, funny, and deeply relatable novel explores the aftermath of a romantic disaster from Andy's perspective, navigating the complexities of male heartbreak, the solace of friendship, and the often-unseen side of a breakup. Dolly Alderton masterfully dissects modern love, showing that every love story indeed has two endings, challenging readers to consider different truths and the messy, often humorous, path to self-discovery after a significant loss.