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P.S. I Love You
by Cecelia Ahern
I had to keep in mind throughout the book that this was Cecilia Ahern's first novel, she wrote it at 21, and she never really intended for it to become a book in the first place. I preface with that because while the writing was moving and touching in all the right places, at times, I felt it was a bit undeveloped and "tell-y." Some of the timelines moved forward a little too quickly as well.
Holly Kennedy is bereft with grief and doesn't know quite how to put her life back together after her husband Gerry dies. Holly is only 30 and has her whole life ahead of her, and yet she doesn't want to continue living. But when she discovers a series of notes from Gerry meant to help her move out of her grief and back into the real world, she begins looking forward to living again.
Each month, she sweetly waits until midnight of the new month, opens the note, and cherishes each word. It's a way of holding onto Gerry for just a little while longer. As readers, we discover that Gerry is slowly letting go of Holly just as Holly needs to let go of him.
What I loved most about this book was Ahern's ability to touch on the emotion of grief so significantly. Most of the books I read have happy endings. I look forward to that. But Holly also found a happy ending even if it wasn't the way she anticipated. Ahern explored the effect grief has on friendships, family relationships, and even new love. She left no stone unturned, and for a first-time writer, she succeeded brilliantly.
Holly Kennedy is bereft with grief and doesn't know quite how to put her life back together after her husband Gerry dies. Holly is only 30 and has her whole life ahead of her, and yet she doesn't want to continue living. But when she discovers a series of notes from Gerry meant to help her move out of her grief and back into the real world, she begins looking forward to living again.
Each month, she sweetly waits until midnight of the new month, opens the note, and cherishes each word. It's a way of holding onto Gerry for just a little while longer. As readers, we discover that Gerry is slowly letting go of Holly just as Holly needs to let go of him.
What I loved most about this book was Ahern's ability to touch on the emotion of grief so significantly. Most of the books I read have happy endings. I look forward to that. But Holly also found a happy ending even if it wasn't the way she anticipated. Ahern explored the effect grief has on friendships, family relationships, and even new love. She left no stone unturned, and for a first-time writer, she succeeded brilliantly.