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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was not at all what I was expecting. I really enjoyed it, it was cleverly written and set out, and gave many moments for pause and thought. I often wish I could rewind time, but I guess our time really is a gift! 4.5 stars.
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
To view my review of "The Gift" please visit
http://web.me.com/quirion/Bookaddict/Blog/Entries/2009/12/10_The_Gift_by_Cecelia_Ahern.html
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Definitely not what I expected from Cecelia Ahern. Since the main character is a man, I don't know that this qualifies as chick lit, does it? This was another one of those books that I read, er, listened to, without reading the synopsis to find out what it was about beforehand. I was confused by the male MC, so to make sure I didn't get the wrong book, I had to go back and read it. LOL
Either way, it was a pretty good book. Sort of reminiscent of A Christmas Carol with the guy who has it all and neglects those closest to him. Then, he meets a mysterious being and is shown how great life could be if he would change his ways.
So yeah, add it to your list.
Either way, it was a pretty good book. Sort of reminiscent of A Christmas Carol with the guy who has it all and neglects those closest to him. Then, he meets a mysterious being and is shown how great life could be if he would change his ways.
Spoiler
Only, for Lew, it ends up being too late in the end. I have to admit, my eyes watered when he realized he was going to die. Especially when he cloned (for lack of a better word) and went home and talked to his daughter, making sure she knew that he'd always love her and be there for her no matter what.So yeah, add it to your list.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The book was decently good, it did take me a while to get going with it. I think the author tried to bring in some Irish charm but tied it to a more realistic ending. I feel like it was in between the young adult and adult section of writing and was thrown in between. Something light to read, good meaning and lessons in life but a little to whimsical in the real world for me.
As in most of her stories, Cecilia Ahern forms a well thought out storyline with a motto at the end.
It was cleverly worked out, with the idea of cloning although the conclusion to that was not what I was expecting.
It is probably best to read it at Christmas time however to match the season of the novel.
I thoroughly enjoyed it.
It was cleverly worked out, with the idea of cloning although the conclusion to that was not what I was expecting.
It is probably best to read it at Christmas time however to match the season of the novel.
I thoroughly enjoyed it.
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
I didn't even finish reading the book...and I didn't need to. It was extremely predictable. I've enjoyed this author's other books. This one was disappointing.