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kristinmorris13's review against another edition
3.0
Took me a while to get into it, but the reveal at the end was worth it.
ayaesther's review against another edition
4.0
Despite a slightly awkward first chapter, this book is probably my favorite of Ahern's novels. The ending is heartbreakingly lovely.
christi_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this book. It is light-hearted and fun. The topic is unique. I even enjoyed the switch in narrator from 3rd person to Ivan's 1st person account.
The book jacket says the book was optioned by Disney. I can totally see this being a cute family movie.
The book jacket says the book was optioned by Disney. I can totally see this being a cute family movie.
slayyyshayyy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief
davefoolery's review against another edition
3.0
This wasn't the book that I meant to read. I meant to read a different Ahern book. This one was kind of fun. It was hokey at times, but overall a nice quick read.
mairasbookshelf's review against another edition
5.0
It's official. Cecelia Ahern is going to be one of my new favourite authors.
I loved this so, so much. More than The Gift, mind you. And I liked that one a whole lot too.
But this one is a champion. It's poignant, beautiful, innocent, loveable, etc.
Definitely a favourite!!!
I loved this so, so much. More than The Gift, mind you. And I liked that one a whole lot too.
But this one is a champion. It's poignant, beautiful, innocent, loveable, etc.
Definitely a favourite!!!
tanja_alina_berg's review against another edition
3.0
Read in Norwegian a few years ago. I suppose it good lost in the transfer from visual bookshelf. It's a pretty infantile book, but I admit I enjoyed it anyway. Check your brain at the door and just go along for the ride!
kylpon's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars? I have no idea how to rate this. It took me forever to read and I found the start to be rather boring and almost creepy in a way. But it does get better. There are some great quotable kinds of moments and some of it is so true in actual life. Like the never being happy in a place unless you can be happy in your own mind. If You Could See Me Now is not your typical love story.
"That was all part of giving someone a piece of your heart; they ended up taking a whole chunk of your mind and reserving it all for themselves."
The premise of the story is Elizabeth is an extremely type A kind of personality with everything needing to be spotless. Things need to be exactly planned out and nothing can disrupt those plans or it causes her stress. She has adopted her nephew since her sister is rarely around and is usually drunk or disruptive when she is. Ivan the imaginary friend comes along and changes her world in many ways. She learns to accept herself a little better and start looking at things in a healthier manner. An interesting concept but something about the story didn't really work for me.
"Imagine not meeting someone because you loved them so much . Imagine hurting someone, making them feel lonely, angry and unloved because you think it's the best for them.
"That was all part of giving someone a piece of your heart; they ended up taking a whole chunk of your mind and reserving it all for themselves."
The premise of the story is Elizabeth is an extremely type A kind of personality with everything needing to be spotless. Things need to be exactly planned out and nothing can disrupt those plans or it causes her stress. She has adopted her nephew since her sister is rarely around and is usually drunk or disruptive when she is. Ivan the imaginary friend comes along and changes her world in many ways. She learns to accept herself a little better and start looking at things in a healthier manner. An interesting concept but something about the story didn't really work for me.
"Imagine not meeting someone because you loved them so much . Imagine hurting someone, making them feel lonely, angry and unloved because you think it's the best for them.
alth1us's review against another edition
5.0
I love love love love love love love love love love love love LOVE this book. Honestly, at first I was like, eh pretty mid book, I'll maybe give it a three or a four. but as I kept reading bro. BRO. AND THE ENDING?? I'M CRYING. ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS I'VE EVER READ BEFORE. SO SO SO SO SO BEAUTIFUL AND SAD AT THE SAME TIME. BUT ELIZABETH WILL BE OKAY. I KNOW SHE WILL. AND SHE'LL PROBABLY END UP WITH BENJAMIN, BUT SHE'LL NEVER FORGET IVAN, I JUST KNOW IT.
yes, Elizabeth pissed me off a lot of times in this book and I thought she was a bad mom, but all that was made up by the ending. I LOVE this book. 10/10. Would recommend ❤❤❤
yes, Elizabeth pissed me off a lot of times in this book and I thought she was a bad mom, but all that was made up by the ending. I LOVE this book. 10/10. Would recommend ❤❤❤