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PS, I Love You | 
 enlarge | Author: Cecelia Ahern
Category: Book
New (11) Used (13) from $4.43
Rating:  248 reviews
Sales Rank: 76308
Format: Bargain Price
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 512
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5 x 1.5
ASIN: B000ETQPYM
Publication Date: January 5, 2005
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Cecelia Ahern's debut novel, PS, I Love You, follows the engaging, witty, and occasionally sappy reawakening of Holly, a young Irish widow who must put her life back together after she loses her husband Gerry to a brain tumor. Ahern, the twentysomething daughter of Ireland's prime minister, has discovered a clever and original twist to the Moving On After Death concept made famous by novelists and screenwriters alike--Gerry has left Holly a series of letters designed to help her face the year ahead and carry on with her life. As the novel takes readers through the seasons (and through Gerry's monthly directives), we watch as Holly finds a new job, takes a holiday to Spain with her girlfriends, and sorts through her beloved husband's belongings. Accompanying Holly throughout the healing process is a cast of friends and family members who add as much to the novel's success as Holly's own tale of survival. In fact, it is these supporting character's mini-dramas that make PS, I Love You more than just another superficial tearjerker with the obligatory episode at a karaoke bar. Ahern shows real talent for capturing the essence of an interaction between friends and foes alike; even if Holly's circle of friends does resemble the gang from Bridget Jones a bit too neatly to ignore (her best friend is even called Sharon). While her style can be at times repetitive and her delivery is occasionally amateurish, Ahern deserves credit for a spirited first effort. If PS, I Love You is any indication of this author's talent, readers have much to look forward to as Ahern matures as a novelist and a storyteller. --Gisele Toueg
Book Description
A novel about holding on, letting go, and learning to love again. Now in paperback, the endearing novel that captured readers' hearts and introduced a fresh new voice in women's fiction -- Cecelia Ahern. Holly couldn't live without her husband Gerry, until the day she had to. They were the kind of young couple who could finish each other's sentences. When Gerry succumbs to a terminal illness and dies, 30-year-old Holly is set adrift, unable to pick up the pieces. But with the help of a series of letters her husband left her before he died and a little nudging from an eccentric assortment of family and friends, she learns to laugh, overcome her fears, and discover a world she never knew existed. The kind of enchanting novel with cross-generational appeal that comes along once in a great while, PS, I Love You is a captivating love letter to the world!
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 A rare example of a movie being better than the book August 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
While the premise of the story is good, the movie did a much better job of capturing the characters. Her writing style needs polish and she writes as a 22 year old pretending to know what it's like to be 30 and widowed. The characters have no depth and you find yourself saying over and over again "that wouldn't really happen". Phrases are used repetitively and dialog is weak. There were some charming moments, but overall it reads like a high school paper. The author needs to mature a little and get some life experience. Skip the book and rent the movie.
Amatuer Style, but Good Thoughts August 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The prelude to this story had such an amazing idea- such a wonderful thought! A young married- so in love- couple finds out the husband is dying and will be gone within months. We quickly learn how they met, how and why the fell in love... and then he dies. Within days of his funeral the wife receives a package- it is from her husband. Once per month over the course of one year, she consistently receives surprise packages or letters from her dead husband, helping her to cope iwth him missing and lists of things to do to get on with her life.
This could have been such an amazing story! The idea of a man planning this for her was so romantic!
But Cecelia Ahern disappointed me. I just could not connect with the main character. I didn't FEEL like I had missed out on a life and love so amazing. I didn't believe they were truly in love, nor did I enjoy most of the letters. If my husband had died untimely an dI had to wait month after month for a letter, I would hope to receive more than one line from him telling to go and buy a lamp, or a new dress. How about listing a great memory of us together? How about how much he loves my smile? How about describing our unborn children? How about explaining what our life together could have been like? You have to live through it to let it go sometimes.
I just wanted more. It had so much potential. The premise of the story was fantastic- it was just lacking that certain "something" that makes a story special. "PS I Love You" was a huge disappointment.
If you did happen to enjoy it, try "Catch & Release" on DVD. That movie I've seen 3 times and enjoyed it very much!
Surprisingly Disappointing & Terribly Written August 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As an "International Bestseller" with a feature film spin off, I bought this book expecting a decent read. Instead, I muddled through it in constant amazement of just how bad the writing was. I couldn't even believe that it had been made into a book until I read somewhere that the author is the daughter of Ireland's Prime Minister.
The storyline itself has potential, but all was lost as a result of the author's poor prose and consistently corny dialogue. Bottom line... I would not recommend this book to anyone who reads or thinks above a 5th grade level.
 Flawed but Sweet August 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book is a lot like the protagonist, Holly, flawed but sweet. The heart of the story, truly what I found the most moving, was any scene with Holly reading and cherishing the monthly letters from her unfortunately deceased husband, Gerry.
Strangely enough, I found Gerry to be one of my favorite characters despite the lack of his physical presence in much of the novel. He seemed much more charming and likable than other characters of the novel. (Perhaps because the novel drew on his adoring widow's perspective.)
I wish we had learned a bit more backstory about the many characters of the novel, but alas.... we did not.
Though the writing was sappy and drawn out at its worst, it is very sweet and poignant at its best. P.S. I Love You was an enjoyable read about prioritizing one's life, coping with grief and loving yourself.
 Maybe a different take on the book July 25, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have read the book and have never seen the movie. I don't want to because the book holds a pretty special place in my heart and I fear the movie will ruin it. This book hit home from the moment I started for an entirely different reason then I have seen in the other reviews. My fiance is in Iraq and as I read I realized that over the last year I have been basically dealing with his "death" in much the same ways as the main character. I laughed, I cried, I promised to appreciate people more, I prayed, I just loved this book.
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