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3.5 AVERAGE
3.5 AVERAGE
Well I'm really unsure how to write a review about that book. It wasn't bad (Tbh: After some chapters I have had problems to stop reading it.) but it was so confusing, full with secrets and the end is disappointing. :| It isn't my favorite book by Cecelia Ahern.
I love all her books irrespective of the tales. However, this one was slightly different from the ones I read. It was a nice and tender read I must say.
Like a lot of the other reviews I read, this book suffers mainly from a not very likeable heroine. As the reader, we always want to root for the protagonist but Tamara is too much of a spoiled brat and even though the story attempts to show her growth as a human being, it doesn't quite happen.
I have a feeling if I hadn't listened to this on audiobook, I would have given it an even lower rating. The reader is fantastic and very entertaining giving all the characters enjoyable 'voices'
My favorite of Cecelia Ahern's books is "PS I love you" followed by "Love Rosie" the other books I've read of hers, like this one, just do not live up to the promise of PS I love you.
I have a feeling if I hadn't listened to this on audiobook, I would have given it an even lower rating. The reader is fantastic and very entertaining giving all the characters enjoyable 'voices'
My favorite of Cecelia Ahern's books is "PS I love you" followed by "Love Rosie" the other books I've read of hers, like this one, just do not live up to the promise of PS I love you.
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-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
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
ironically intense until you find out the big secret. Then it's just like "...oh." But ok, yeah, I enjoyed it...I think. Along with spending most of the time wanting to throttle Rosaleen
Really liked this one! It sucked me in from page one and kept me enthralled right up until the end..a great read!
I listened to this on cd and I think half the reason I enjoyed it as much as I did was the reader. I really enjoyed her voice and accent. It really enhanced the story. Nice coming of age story.
I've always been a bit sceptical about Ahern novels, feeling they are still riding on the phenomenal success that was PS I Love You whilst never really delivering the same satisfaction. I especially was left dissapointed by The Gift which lacked a storyline of great substance, however I duly picked up The Book Of Tomorrow and gave it a try.
Initially I was dubious - the title character is a spoilt 16 year old who has been forced to leave her home after the suicide and bankruptcy of her father, she and her depressed and grieving mother move in with her brother and his wife in their small cottage next to the ruin of an old castle belonging to the Kilcarney family.
In the first few chapters I stuggled to warm to the lead character Tamara finding myself thinking the novel would have worked better written from her mothers perspective as she struggled following the death of her husband, however as the novel progressed and the plot line developed I warmed to Tamara and found myself really empathising with her position. I won't go too deeply into the plot line as it's nice not to give too much away but this book resotred my faith in Ahern's writing with a great ending to the book and one you don't see coming so very strongly written and well worth reading.
Initially I was dubious - the title character is a spoilt 16 year old who has been forced to leave her home after the suicide and bankruptcy of her father, she and her depressed and grieving mother move in with her brother and his wife in their small cottage next to the ruin of an old castle belonging to the Kilcarney family.
In the first few chapters I stuggled to warm to the lead character Tamara finding myself thinking the novel would have worked better written from her mothers perspective as she struggled following the death of her husband, however as the novel progressed and the plot line developed I warmed to Tamara and found myself really empathising with her position. I won't go too deeply into the plot line as it's nice not to give too much away but this book resotred my faith in Ahern's writing with a great ending to the book and one you don't see coming so very strongly written and well worth reading.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Easy read and fast paced.
The mystery aspect & the character’s talent for getting into trouble had me glued to the book.
It surprisingly was not predictable and had quite the plot twist at the end.
Only issue was i found it somewhat boring sometimes; like it kept dragging on, but i still enjoyed it.
The mystery aspect & the character’s talent for getting into trouble had me glued to the book.
It surprisingly was not predictable and had quite the plot twist at the end.
Only issue was i found it somewhat boring sometimes; like it kept dragging on, but i still enjoyed it.