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shuvraaa's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
lindah22's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
teameak's review against another edition
3.0
I normally very much enjoy Cecelia Aherns work but this one has left me sitting on the fence a little. Although innovative themes, they were a little bit complex to be condensed into such short, blunt stories. The Girl in The Mirror was my favourite of the two - a darker story than I'm used to from this author and an enjoyable dabble into the murkier side of emotions.
This book served the purpose of passing part of an evening to read, but I wouldn't be rushing to recommend it. Having said that, it will not detract me from reading more of the authors works.
This book served the purpose of passing part of an evening to read, but I wouldn't be rushing to recommend it. Having said that, it will not detract me from reading more of the authors works.
janaybrazier's review against another edition
3.0
I love Cecelia Ahern. She has been one of my favourite authors for years and I pride myself on the fact that I've read every novel she's ever written (and I own them all, her books have their own shelf in my bookcase). But I hadn't read this book, which is two short stories (I mean short too, the book has less than 90 pages). I picked this up for a 24 hour readathon that I did to raise money for charity. It was good, the first story was better than the second in my opinion, but I didn't love it. I didn't think I'd ever have to write that about a Cecelia Ahern book but I just wasn't that fussed on this. I liked it, I'm glad I read it, but I wouldn't rush to read it again.
kismazsola's review against another edition
3.0
Actually, I didn't like the book. It's a kind of story for which I need days to get over it. But I appreciate the style and the original storyline.
rallyk's review against another edition
2.0
I’ve read most of Cecelia’s books. And I love every single one of them. Every book gave me something to think about. But this one… It was quite a disappointment.
The first story “Girl in the mirror” was absolutely weak. There had no logic, no reasonable ending, nothing. It was just… I don’t know even what it was.
"The Memory Maker" at least have some depth. It had one of those little messages which Cecilia’s books usually bring to the world. But still the story was boring.
God I never thought I would say something about this for something written by Cecelia but… If you want to read her books, do it she is a flawless author. Just avoid this one.
The first story “Girl in the mirror” was absolutely weak. There had no logic, no reasonable ending, nothing. It was just… I don’t know even what it was.
"The Memory Maker" at least have some depth. It had one of those little messages which Cecilia’s books usually bring to the world. But still the story was boring.
God I never thought I would say something about this for something written by Cecelia but… If you want to read her books, do it she is a flawless author. Just avoid this one.
elizzy_91's review against another edition
4.0
er die Bücher von Cecelia Ahern kennt, weiss auf welch magische Art und Weise sie schreiben kann.
Da sie sonst immer Romane schreibt, war ich gespannt was sie so alles in eine Kurzgeschichte packen konnte. Und glaubt mir da hat so einiges Platz!
Die zwei Gesichten: Eine über einen Mann, der eine Maschine erfunden hat um Erinnerungen aufzurufen oder neue zu erschaffen und eine Geschichte über ein junges Mädchen, dass kurz vor der Hochzeit steht doch vorher ein schreckliches Schicksal erleidet.
Beide Geschichten sind wie zu erwarten war unglaublich gut geschrieben und berühren.
Da sie sonst immer Romane schreibt, war ich gespannt was sie so alles in eine Kurzgeschichte packen konnte. Und glaubt mir da hat so einiges Platz!
Die zwei Gesichten: Eine über einen Mann, der eine Maschine erfunden hat um Erinnerungen aufzurufen oder neue zu erschaffen und eine Geschichte über ein junges Mädchen, dass kurz vor der Hochzeit steht doch vorher ein schreckliches Schicksal erleidet.
Beide Geschichten sind wie zu erwarten war unglaublich gut geschrieben und berühren.
carojgh's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75