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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
Ugh. Took forever. Two not very good stories mixed together. Gave me bad dreams. Have no idea why I finished it.
This story within a story opens with a teen being arrested for tossing a frozen turkey through the window of his father's -- and stepmother's -- home on Thanksgiving. While waiting for the boy's mother to pick him up, the arresting officer weaves a tale about a workaholic man named Lou who befriends a homeless man named Gabe that slowly insinuates himself into Lou's life. Lou is given opportunity after opportunity to spend time with his family, but he'd rather take a "headache pill" (provided by Gabe) that conveniently clones him.
Characters are stereotyped and very black and white. The writing is nothing notable, the plot didactic and ending, predictable. The message about time being a precious gift and making the most of your relationships is obvious and heavy handed in a Richard Paul Evans way.
Characters are stereotyped and very black and white. The writing is nothing notable, the plot didactic and ending, predictable. The message about time being a precious gift and making the most of your relationships is obvious and heavy handed in a Richard Paul Evans way.
2.5 stars. It could be three but I do not appreciate patronizing authors of overused concepts
Quite an emotional read, I ploughed through the book because it was making me so mad but finished with some tears.
This is a sweet book about how you can never take your family and loved ones for granted.
One of the things that I like about Ahern’s writing is that it’s sweet. There’s nothing gory or crude in it, it’s just sweet. It’s almost like a palate cleanser.
The characters were funny but also made you want to strangle them at some point. Especially Lou. I’ve met people like him in real life and I wanted to deck him.
This is a nice quick read that helps to relax you and make you appreciate what you have all the more.
One of the things that I like about Ahern’s writing is that it’s sweet. There’s nothing gory or crude in it, it’s just sweet. It’s almost like a palate cleanser.
The characters were funny but also made you want to strangle them at some point. Especially Lou. I’ve met people like him in real life and I wanted to deck him.
This is a nice quick read that helps to relax you and make you appreciate what you have all the more.
A disappointing & predictable story with the intent of her readers learning a lesson. I enjoyed Ahern's earlier books (PS I love you & Love, Rosie) but her more recent books have contained a component of "magic" or "fantasy" which for me, makes the story less enjoyable. I'm not one to give up on a book, but if I were, I would have quit this one early on.
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I have been a fan of Cecelia Ahern for a long time and I was incredibly excited to read this book. I was in no way disappointed. Even though this book is relatively short, the writing is concise and the message stayed with me long after i had put the book down.
I admit it wasn’t what I expected it to be.
But it’s a good read, actually makes you think and consider things. Shame about the sad ending
But it’s a good read, actually makes you think and consider things. Shame about the sad ending
I probably shouldn't have read this book in the middle of summer but it was so good that I didn't mind. Cecelia Ahern never disappoints.