PS I love you - Cecelia Ahern > Reviews

Advantages: Engaging and Emotive, a lovely idea
Disadvantages: Too tempting to read ahead before you're supposed to!

It started with the headaches. Holly and Gerry had always been childhood sweethearts, and imagined growing old together. Those plans were dashed aside when Gerry was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Over the next months, he goes through radiation therapy and operations in the hope of overcoming it, but in the end the tumour wins. Holly is left alone for the first time in her life. Even with friends and family just a stones throw away, she is undeniably ... Read review

Advantages: Well written and easy to read
Disadvantages: None

~ Background ~ Cecelia Ahern is a young writer born and bred in Dublin, she completed a Degree in Journalism and Media Communications. At twenty-one, she wrote her first novel PS, I Love You, which was sold to over forty countries. The book is due to be released as a film later this year. She has also written Where Rainbows End, If You Could See Me Now and A Place Called Here. Many of her novels and short stories have won awards worldwide and ... Read review

Advantages: Truly Compelling, Tugs at the Heart Strings, Fantastic Story
Disadvantages: A little bit sad in places!

There are several obligatory items when I go on a beach holiday that I simply must take – otherwise prepare for mood swings and lots of moaning! At the top of my list (obviously after the essential bikini) is books, it’s the one time of the year when I actually have ample time to sit down, relax and get absorbed into a totally different world in a book. This year saw me taking a varied assortment of books away, something to accommodate every mood! ... Read review

Advantages: Great plot and interesting to read
Disadvantages: Maybe a book more for the girls

PS. I Love You (The printed book by Cecilia Ahern) When I was first told about the film I thought I would never want to watch it as it sounded rather morbid and sad, but I caved in after the raving reviews I heard about it. I loved the film so much I decided to read the book. I'm glad I seen the film first as the book was way better! The story was more gripping as there were more characters and I never wanted to set the book down. The book opens ... Read review

Advantages: An excellent believable storyline,very emotional and inspiring,excellent writing by the author
Disadvantages: none at all

*** About the Author *** Name: Cecelia Ahern Age: 22 Born In: Ireland This is Cecelia’s first book and it’s already made her a millionaire. It’s an international bestseller and has been published in 23 countries. You may be surprised to know that her sister is married to Westlife singer ‘Nicky Byrne and Westlife helped her launch her book. It is also a fact that due to the success of the book, Wendy Finerman who worked on ‘Forest Gump’ ... Read review

Advantages: a fantastic read
Disadvantages: you will probably cry

I was led to seek out this book after reading a review here a couple of weeks ago. I thought the book sounded interesting and decided to read it myself. Searching out the book via my beloved book swapping site, it arrived last week and I wasted no time in settling down to read it. The book is set in Dublin, based around the main character Holly. She is just about to turn thirty and is happily married to Gerry. Unfortunately straight away in the ... Read review

Advantages: One of the best books I have honestly ever read, plus she is a new author meaning there are many more books to come!
Disadvantages: Sad in parts

Everyone needs a guardian angel. I believe that a good book is truly hard to find. Many books don’t live up to the hype and expectations made by the media, and I’m often left disappointed. With this book however, I did not find it a let down nor did I give up half way through, I thought that it was a wonderful heart warming story about how life moves on after death no matter how tragic the circumstances. I first heard about this book while ... Read review

Advantages: A brilliant debut
Disadvantages: Too short

There is nothing I love better then lying by the pool on a much deserved holiday with a good book. I am a typically bad reader; I buy a book on what the cover looks like and if my imagination isn't caught within the first few pages then my interest has gone. I tend to only read books when I go away in the summer months and so choosing the right book for me is vital. While away on a weekend trip with my partner I started to read an edition of Vogue ... Read review

Advantages: easy to read, light
Disadvantages: fluff, unrealistic characters

'PS, I Love You' was Cecelia Ahern's first novel, and was published in 2004. It is relatively long at 503 pages, yet this book is easy to read, and does not take long. It is an easy and light distraction for real life, as is the purpose of 'chick lit' novels. The Cover: The copy of the novel I have is the paperback 18th edition, it is light blue, with Cecelia Ahern written in large pink capital letters at the top, just underneath the statement ... Read review

Advantages: Makes you lucky to feel alive & to have experienced love in your life
Disadvantages: better get the tissues out!!

I picked up this book in my local Asda store for little more than £3. I'm not sure entirely what drew me to the book, as I wouldn't normally pick one up with the type of cover it had. I know the old saying, 'don't judge a book..............and all that but I must admit, I do tend to!! Once I read the back cover, I knew this was going to be a fantastic read. I recognised it actually but couldn’t place where from. I looked into it and what do you ... Read review

Advantages: Easy, emotional but enjoyable read.
Disadvantages: Difficult to put down and, all to quickly over!

...Each note is signed ' PS I Love You X'. As Holly opens each note she is cheered up and indeed challenged by the very caring Gerry.He has constructed 'The List' to convey to Holly that life goes on and, with the help of friends and family, Holly travels a rollercoaster of emotions as she steadily becomes the stronger, independant woman Gerry had hoped for. * My Oppinion* I feel this book is for the female audience on the whole.I found this ... Read review

Advantages: Moving, realistic, outstanding debut novel
Disadvantages: very sad

My mum collects books from charity shops as at the rate the two of us read we would end up spending an absolute fortune on books! One morning upon realising I had nothing to read on the train going to work I grabbed a book from the growing pile and went on my way.. Reading the blurb in did sound a bit like a typical modern novel and I wasn't expecting great things from it but I was stuck with it so I started to read. The Plot: Holly and Gerry ... Read review