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readeranew's review against another edition
5.0
This was just a roller coaster of emotions.
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l3nduhhh's review
wow. crying my eyes out. I love Ivan so much. we all get to be Ivans to others. so sweet.
solachi's review
4.0
"I'm not magic, you know. I can't cross my arms, nod my head, blink and disappear and reappear on the top of a book shelf or anything. I don't live in a lamp, don't have funny little ears, big hairy feet or wings. I don't replace loose teath with money, leave presents uder a tree or hide chocolate eggs. I can't fly, climb up walls of buildings, or run faster than the speed of light.
And I can't open doors."
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A 33 year old "independent, responsible" interior designer, Elizabeth Egan is looking after her younger sister Saoirse along with Saoirse's six year old son, Luke. Elizabeth had been stuck in Baile na gCroíthe as far as she can remember. As a 12 year old, she was given the responsibility of taking care of her one month old sister while her mother Gráinne was venturing the outside world. As an adult, she was left with no choice but to look after her nephew Luke. With no life of her own, she bound herself to the walls and barriers that she created. One day, when Luke starts playing with someone called Ivan Elbisivni from Ekam Evelieb, Elizabeth believes that Luke will outgrow his "imaginary friend". Little did she know that Ivan was going to change her life. Elizabeth's relationship with Mark ended badly because she put Saoirse before anyone, even herself. But all Saoirse does is drink, party and leave her mess behind to make Elizabeth clean it. Will Elizabeth live her extra life? Is Ivan a figment of her imagination or a wish come true from Jinny Joe? Is this a bittersweet love story? Or will this story of friendship bring us a new perspective of life?
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Ahern never disappoints with her storyline. As a bildungsroman novel, it amuses me that how thought-provoking a plot can be. Coming to the characters, every single one in this novel has a role to play; apart from Ivan, I loved Opal's character. Let's talk about the construction- It has narratives of both Elizabeth & Ivan. "If only we can see the truth of life" beyond our constricts, we might be able to make a wish with a Jinny Joe or see Ivan. If You Could See Me Now is a must-read for everyone.
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Rating: 4.7/5
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And I can't open doors."
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A 33 year old "independent, responsible" interior designer, Elizabeth Egan is looking after her younger sister Saoirse along with Saoirse's six year old son, Luke. Elizabeth had been stuck in Baile na gCroíthe as far as she can remember. As a 12 year old, she was given the responsibility of taking care of her one month old sister while her mother Gráinne was venturing the outside world. As an adult, she was left with no choice but to look after her nephew Luke. With no life of her own, she bound herself to the walls and barriers that she created. One day, when Luke starts playing with someone called Ivan Elbisivni from Ekam Evelieb, Elizabeth believes that Luke will outgrow his "imaginary friend". Little did she know that Ivan was going to change her life. Elizabeth's relationship with Mark ended badly because she put Saoirse before anyone, even herself. But all Saoirse does is drink, party and leave her mess behind to make Elizabeth clean it. Will Elizabeth live her extra life? Is Ivan a figment of her imagination or a wish come true from Jinny Joe? Is this a bittersweet love story? Or will this story of friendship bring us a new perspective of life?
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Ahern never disappoints with her storyline. As a bildungsroman novel, it amuses me that how thought-provoking a plot can be. Coming to the characters, every single one in this novel has a role to play; apart from Ivan, I loved Opal's character. Let's talk about the construction- It has narratives of both Elizabeth & Ivan. "If only we can see the truth of life" beyond our constricts, we might be able to make a wish with a Jinny Joe or see Ivan. If You Could See Me Now is a must-read for everyone.
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Rating: 4.7/5
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lestaslettering's review
5.0
Can't dismiss it as a mere coincidence now. Books do find us at the time when we need that particular one the most and I've never been able to figure out why. Absolutely perfect, I don't even have a single bad thing to say about this book.
Been having a bad time in accepting to part ways, to let go, but to know that there would be someone watching over me makes it easier. When we have enjoyed the moments its only fair to allow them to end, right? Ivan not only changed Elizabeth, but me too, very deeply and now, that's the moment I can't forget, even for eternity!
Maybe letting go is not always about giving up as I conceived. Maybe it would be a new beginning I'm aching too much for. Idk how it might turn out to be, but as Ivan says, I don't choose or not choose, but I just do believe in the magic, which is more felt than taught & thank you Ivan for making me genuinely feel something after a very very long time.
Been having a bad time in accepting to part ways, to let go, but to know that there would be someone watching over me makes it easier. When we have enjoyed the moments its only fair to allow them to end, right? Ivan not only changed Elizabeth, but me too, very deeply and now, that's the moment I can't forget, even for eternity!
Maybe letting go is not always about giving up as I conceived. Maybe it would be a new beginning I'm aching too much for. Idk how it might turn out to be, but as Ivan says, I don't choose or not choose, but I just do believe in the magic, which is more felt than taught & thank you Ivan for making me genuinely feel something after a very very long time.
janelabro's review
4.0
I was hooked to this book because it was quite different from all the books I've read. And having a little magic with the imaginary friend and their characteristics and capabilities caught my curiosity. It made me think the reality and possibility of having an imaginary friend and falling in love with him.. :)
Although the end was quite disappointing because he stayed as imaginary, i still have to admit that I enjoyed the book a lot and I would love reading it over and over again. :))
I wouldn't be a spoiler. Instead, I recommend that you read this book.
I think the counterpart of this book is the [b:Sundays at Tiffany's|2029177|Sundays at Tiffany's|James Patterson|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1266475617s/2029177.jpg|3307932] by [a:James Patterson|3780|James Patterson|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1284492096p2/3780.jpg] wherein the end, the imaginary friend became human -- capable of getting old, getting sick, getting hurt, getting married, etc.. :)))
Although the end was quite disappointing because he stayed as imaginary, i still have to admit that I enjoyed the book a lot and I would love reading it over and over again. :))
I wouldn't be a spoiler. Instead, I recommend that you read this book.
I think the counterpart of this book is the [b:Sundays at Tiffany's|2029177|Sundays at Tiffany's|James Patterson|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1266475617s/2029177.jpg|3307932] by [a:James Patterson|3780|James Patterson|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1284492096p2/3780.jpg] wherein the end, the imaginary friend became human -- capable of getting old, getting sick, getting hurt, getting married, etc.. :)))
kitvaria_sarene's review
3.0
Another really nice and entertaining read by Cecelia Ahern. I had the same problem with it, as I had with "thanks for the memories" - even a bit stronger. I just don't like fantasy mixed into my romance. This made me not feel completely at home in the story, and therefore it is only a three stars book for me.
theseblankpages's review
4.0
Read up till 56%
I've had this on my 'currently reading' shelf for a while now but I don't think I'll be coming back to it any time soon.
Dnfing for the time being
I've had this on my 'currently reading' shelf for a while now but I don't think I'll be coming back to it any time soon.
Dnfing for the time being
shivthroughthelookingglass's review
5.0
Another completely compelling and moving story from Cecelia.
markalkman's review against another edition
4.0
Will Cecelia Ahern ever not make me cry? Probably not.
This was another beautiful story filled with imagination and joy. I loved it. It was happy and lovely and sad at the same time. It was a lovestory, but then again it wasn't. It was about loving yourself and accepting yourself and choosing happiness over sadness. This book had a great moral and I can highly recommend it to everyone. This was my fourth Cecelia book and again, it was a definite win.
This was another beautiful story filled with imagination and joy. I loved it. It was happy and lovely and sad at the same time. It was a lovestory, but then again it wasn't. It was about loving yourself and accepting yourself and choosing happiness over sadness. This book had a great moral and I can highly recommend it to everyone. This was my fourth Cecelia book and again, it was a definite win.