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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
I gave this book three stars because I love the story. I feel there could have been more action and development. I personally liked the movie better. I don't say that very often. I just feel like Ahern left much to be desired.
I loved this movie, so I thought I would read the accompanying book. The film and book are pointedly different in many ways, but that does not make either worse or better than the other. I very much enjoyed this book for what it was, without comparing it too closely to the movie. Cecelia Ahern is a lovely writer, and I look forward to reading more of her novels.
This is one of my favorite movies. Most of the time I like the books better than the movies, however this is a case where I am able to still love the book and the movie both even though there are differences. The heart of the story is the same. I love the story because I love the relationship that Gerry and Holly had and because I can relate to how Holly handles the loss, I feel like I would be the same way. Other reviewers don't like her character and think she is just whiny and selfish and needs to get on with her life and doesn't like her friends moving on without her. And I think those reviewers have never actually experienced any loss. I think the book portrays a very realistic reaction to losing who was supposed to be your lifelong partner and best friend. Your spouse is so much a part of you that it's hard to move on when you're missing a piece of yourself. Besides, I don't think the author even portrayed her as whiny or selfish. Holly does still care about her friends' lives and tries to deal with the pain by holding it in, not taking it out on them.
I do agree with another reviewer though, that I would have liked more substance to Gerry's letters. I would have liked to see more of their interactions and his words to her to help her move on.
I love this book and I love the movie. A beautiful story of love, even after death. Full disclosure: even with a message of hope, it will still leave you sad when you are done.
I do agree with another reviewer though, that I would have liked more substance to Gerry's letters. I would have liked to see more of their interactions and his words to her to help her move on.
I love this book and I love the movie. A beautiful story of love, even after death. Full disclosure: even with a message of hope, it will still leave you sad when you are done.
It made me laugh, it made me cry, I loved it. If you love the book, don't watch the film.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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:
Complicated
fast-paced
A sad story about a young husband dying of cancer and leaving his wife one letter for each month for her to open after the first year of his passing. We watch Holly live for the letters, which ultimately brought her back to life.
I saw this movie years ago and this is the first time I am reading the book. Wow the difference between the two is staggering. I fell in love with the movie and am thrilled I saw it before I read the book. The book is good but they way they did the movie, it really makes all the characters come to life more.
I saw this movie years ago and this is the first time I am reading the book. Wow the difference between the two is staggering. I fell in love with the movie and am thrilled I saw it before I read the book. The book is good but they way they did the movie, it really makes all the characters come to life more.
My eyes are finally dry enough to write this review. I liked this book because I like to face my fears and I have an irrational fear of Gregory dying. That being said, the writing was mediocre.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
fast-paced