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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
Wonderful book. I cried the whole time. I refuse to see the movie though because Hilary Swank should not be the main character.
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
Yes
I really liked this book. Quick, easy, entertaining read.
I bought this book ages ago and I don't have a clue why I waited this long to read it. I have seen the movie many times and I love it, so it's pretty strange that I waited this long. I really enjoyed reading this book and while reading it I either laughed or cried. Had to stop many times to "reset my emotions" so that I could continue reading. It's not so easy to read while eyes are full of tears. This book will definitely be one of the best books I've ever read.
lighthearted
reflective
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:
Complicated
Hilarious and heartbreaking. You'll sob hysterically then find yourself laughing just a page later.
3.5 stars. I hesitated to categorize this as fluffy fiction; it's chick lit, for sure, but the subject matter was far from fluffy.
Holly is 30-ish and newly widowed. Her husband, Gerry, leaves her a package containing 10 envelopes. She's instructed to open one a month and do what the envelope says. Gerry's request range from silly to practical but all help Holly adjust to her new life as a widow as she tries to cope with her new-found version of life. It was very touching (read: grab the kleenex) and sobering - Ahern doesn't skimp on Holly's emotions and does a great job at bringing the reader along for the ride of Holly's emotional roller coaster. Holly was wonderfully likable ane relatable - you can't help but root for her. She was devastatingly real, too. She struggles with how to answer the question of "Are you married?", how long to wear how wedding ring, when it's appropriate to be happy again, etc.
Quite a good read that I liked.
Holly is 30-ish and newly widowed. Her husband, Gerry, leaves her a package containing 10 envelopes. She's instructed to open one a month and do what the envelope says. Gerry's request range from silly to practical but all help Holly adjust to her new life as a widow as she tries to cope with her new-found version of life. It was very touching (read: grab the kleenex) and sobering - Ahern doesn't skimp on Holly's emotions and does a great job at bringing the reader along for the ride of Holly's emotional roller coaster. Holly was wonderfully likable ane relatable - you can't help but root for her. She was devastatingly real, too. She struggles with how to answer the question of "Are you married?", how long to wear how wedding ring, when it's appropriate to be happy again, etc.
Quite a good read that I liked.
I loved the plot, but I wouldn't say it was greatly written.
The only book I have cried to since reading naughtiest girl in school 2 in year 6. Powerful stuff
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It's a lovely story. I read the book in Portuguese and I'm not sure if that didn't make the dialogues more "basic" and awkward. Sometimes a bid too unrealistic for me.
It is not a masterpiece in terms of writing quality.
It is not a masterpiece in terms of writing quality.