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One Hundred Names

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The new novel from the bestselling author. Journalist Kitty Logan's career is being destroyed by scandal - and now she faces losing the woman who guided and taught her everything she knew. At her terminally ill friend's bedside, Kitty asks - what is the one story she always wanted to write? The answer lies in a file buried in Constance's office: a list of one hundred names...more

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Published October 11th 2012 by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd (first published January 1st 2012)

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Nov 11, 2012 V H rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Magical, just like all off Ahern's books. She has an ability to make you see the best in other people as well as yourself, which is one of the reasons I love her books.

One hundred names was really exciting, it was difficult to put it down. There was no way of knowing how it was going to end. The book is a lot less "fantasy" than some of Ahern's other books, it's more realistic.

Kitty has to make a story, she inherits a list with 100 names but with no explanation as to what the link between the pe...more

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Jun 13, 2013 Laura Smith rated it 5 of 5 stars

Cecelia Ahern has always been a bit of a hit or miss author in my view, never quite achieving the heady success of her stand out P.S I Love You. With 'One Hundred Names' though she may have captured the joy of her earliest work.

Kitty is a journalist who after wrongly accusing a teacher of abuse finds herself jobless and a figure for hate and scorn. She has lost her way personally & professionally and to make it worse her mentor Constance has died of cancer. As a tribute to her friend she agr...more

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May 05, 2013 Becky rated it 4 of 5 stars

I can't really remember how I got into Cecelia Ahern's books but I've read every one she's ever written. She's not my usual type of book, as you know I focus on YA edging toward paranormal and fantasy, but something about Ahern captures my heart from my mind. So when I heard another book was coming out I knew I had to request it. It took a while to come through the library as it had a waiting list on it. Then when I did get it i didn't have time to read it. Then this afternoon I decided to pick...more I can't really remember how I got into Cecelia Ahern's books but I've read every one she's ever written. She's not my usual type of book, as you know I focus on YA edging toward paranormal and fantasy, but something about Ahern captures my heart from my mind. So when I heard another book was coming out I knew I had to request it. It took a while to come through the library as it had a waiting list on it. Then when I did get it i didn't have time to read it. Then this afternoon I decided to pick it up. It was nowhere near the top of my pile but it was calling to me.
I liked the idea behind this book, it intrigued me and I wanted to see what the author would do with it. Kitty Logan has been involved in a scandal at work, she's been kicked off the TV news program she was working for and she's being plagued by abuse. But her mentor and lifelong friend Constance still has faith in her, she's the editor of the magazine Kitty works for and they start to talk about the stories they would love to write. Constance is terminally sick but tells Kitty of a file she has stored at home. Kitty goes to retrieve it, but before she can get back to ask what it's all about Constance has died. Kitty becomes obsessed with solving the 'list' and working out what Constance was trying to do.
The file contained a single list of 100 names, Kitty must find out who these people are and what connects them all in time to write an article as a tribute to Constance.
One of the reasons I thought this was intriguing was because 100 names is a rather big amount, especially for a 420 page book - that's a lot to get through in a fairly short space and I wanted to see how and why.
I will admit that the start of this book was quite slow for me, it sets up the situations and some of the characters which drags a bit, you are thrust into their lives and have to get to know them. As they are strangers to me at the beginning of the book I did wonder why I cared, but as the story developed I got to know each one better and it made it all worthwhile.
The book doesn't speed through 100 names I am pleased to say, instead 6 names end up playing a dominant part and you get to know them better. Out of the six 'Birdie' was my favourite, a seemingly boring old lady that actually has an enchanting past. But they all had a unique angle and point of interest. And with Kitty linking them together anyway you feel like you are part of a great adventure.
The intrigue of wondering how they are linked on this list is what keeps you hooked throughout, I tried to work out many different ways but couldn't come up with a conclusion, but I smiled when it is revealed.
Very well written, the characters start to feel like old friends the further you get through the book. Although I did occasionally get confused with some of the names, it never lasted long, as if aware it could be a problem Ahern drops casual hints throughout linking to each of the character to help keep you on track.
This is not my favourite of her books but I did really enjoy it and I like the message behind it, it made me think a bit about how we see other people. Maybe we do all have a story waiting to be discovered.
I still remain a fan and look forward to seeing what Cecelia Ahern will do next, her books are always original and unpredictable and I think that is what I love the most. (less)

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Jan 20, 2013 Paula Phillips rated it 3 of 5 stars

Journalism is a hard career to get into and a lot can happen in the background that others aren't aware of , so who better to write a book about journalistic expectations and disasters than one of Ireland's best journalists now turned book writer Cecelia Ahern. I have read all her books but personally , Im not too sure what it is but I haven't been personally overly impressed with her last three. My all-time favourite would have to be Where Rainbows End.
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Nov 12, 2012 BestChickLit.com rated it 3 of 5 stars

I love Cecelia Ahern’s books, they always have sparkle and a hint of magic – you know it’s not real but it is written in such a way that it feels very possible. This book, however, had no magic or strange unbelievable yet believable elements; which in itself was odd. As a big fan of Ahern’s books I was expecting something more. The story is very clever, an interesting concept and very different from your usual chick lit – I wasn’t disappointed with the book just a bit . . . deflated. This is a w...more

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Oct 27, 2012 Monika rated it 5 of 5 stars

Cecelia Ahern is that rare author that still actually believes in the goodness of people. Maybe it's her youth, maybe she's just that person, but it is so clear that she believes that people are good, that people are beautiful, and that what is most beautiful about life is the story that each of us has to share.

On the surface, you could probably write this off as a sappy chick-lit piece, but it's so much more. You could just read the book and move on, or you could stop and take notice. You might...more

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Oct 09, 2012 Megan Readinginthesunshine rated it 5 of 5 stars

I’ve been a big big fan of Cecelia Ahern since I picked up If You Could See Me Now and A Place Called Here many years ago when Cecelia wasn’t as well known as she is now. Something just drew me to the books and I’m so pleased I went with my instinct and bought them because they introduced me to magic in novels, they lifted me up and made me fall in love with books even more. I have since followed Cecelia and bought and loved every single one of her books, so when One Hundred Names was announced...more I’ve been a big big fan of Cecelia Ahern since I picked up If You Could See Me Now and A Place Called Here many years ago when Cecelia wasn’t as well known as she is now. Something just drew me to the books and I’m so pleased I went with my instinct and bought them because they introduced me to magic in novels, they lifted me up and made me fall in love with books even more. I have since followed Cecelia and bought and loved every single one of her books, so when One Hundred Names was announced for release months and months ago, I was filled with that excitement again. And when the book came through my letterbox, I think I jumped around with glee and a massive grin on my face.

I could not wait to start on One Hundred Names, and I was not disappointed. Kitty Logan once had everything going for her, she was a journalist who lived with her boyfriend and she had a great friend in Constance. After Kitty receives false information and confidently but wrongly accuses a man of terrible things, her career is ruined. Colleagues do not want to be associated with her, advertisers are distancing themselves, and Kitty is devastated. As if that wasn’t enough, her boyfriend ups and leaves one day without even telling her. A sad Kitty visits her terminally ill friend Constance in hospital and asks her a thought provoking question: “What is the story you always wanted to write?” Constance directs her to search her office, in which Kitty finds an envelope containing a list of One hundred Names. Sadly, Constance passes away, and with nothing concrete to go on but a list, Kitty sets out to create the perfect tribute to her dear friend – by writing the story Constance never had the opportunity to do.

This story was AMAZING. As with all of Cecelia’s other books I was instantly hooked by her ability to bring the reader into the story and keep them turning the pages. The idea of the story was BEAUTIFUL, truly truly magical. At first I was unsure about how it would pan out, how could Cecelia write a book with one hundred different people’s stories in? How could she even do a few of them without it getting overcrowded? Where would she go with this? But after the first few pages I stopped worrying about all of this and trusted Cecelia had it all planned out, and that turned out to be an understatement, because it was wonderful.

As I said, I very much enjoyed the concept of the story. I enjoyed meeting the new characters and delving into a bit of their life story, hearing and reading about the amazing things that had happened to them, and some of the bravery and courage they have shown. Every story was special, I almost wish there had been more of each!

The characters were intricately and delicately written, each had a very important and special role in the story, and all these pieces put together created something that was truly breathtaking. Kitty was an instantly likeable character, I really felt for her and I found myself backing her all the way, wanting to reach out and hug here when life was not going as planned, and physically cheering in delight at key moments in the story. I think my favourite out of the hundred names were Birdie and Mary-Rose. I loved Birdie’s personality, her positivity, her courage and her determination, I felt she really brought the story alive and her character shone from the pages. Mary-Rose, I liked her story at the beginning and I laughed out loud at the situations she finds herself in. As I read on I liked Mary-Rose not just for what happens in her life, but what she gives to other people, how she always cares for others and has dedicated her life to the happiness of everyone else around her. The other characters also have great parts, but to me, Birdie and Mary-Rose were outstanding.

I won’t spoil the story but I will say that Cecelia is on top form with this one, and has yet again created a world we can delve into for many hours where everything is magical and enthralling, and where you find out that it’s the little things that matter the most. One Hundred Names is compelling, it’s captivating and it’s a beautiful story with an even more precious message. Treasure this book.
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May 14, 2013 Leonie rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Just like previous Cecelia Ahern books One Hundred Names was a magical story of love, friendship and normal day to day life. This wonderful novel is inspiring and beautiful it gives you a whole new perspective on life!

Kitty is a blacklisted journalist whose best friend is dying of cancer. Her best friend also happens to be her boss and the one person who still truly believes in Kitty. When Constance dies she leaves kitty with a list of 100 Names and the task of writing a story about them. Altho...more

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Jan 23, 2013 Asya Vorobyova rated it 5 of 5 stars

Моя рецензия больше походит на запись из дневника... И, тем не менее, я хочу именно это написать здесь.
Когда я читала эту новеллу, я невольно несколько раз вспоминала свою бабушку. Меня бабушка приглашает к себе, а я не еду. На это еще и сказывается ссора между бабушкой и мамой... Но у меня другая причина того, что я не хочу ехать под Смоленскую область.
Я никогда не знала бабушку, я не знала о её интересах и желаниях. Нет, мне рассказывали, что бабушка была очень активная, многим интересовалась...more

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Oct 27, 2012 Penny rated it 4 of 5 stars

The author apparently got the idea for this book upon seeing Jennifer Lawrence on MTV talking about her new movie One Hundred Names. Obviously she had misheard her say The Hunger Games and was so pleased when she found out because she could now steal the title for herself.

About the book though, I started off confused mainly because of the main character Kitty. I went back and forth between liking and hating her and it wasn't until I was three quarters of the way through the book that I decided I...more

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Oct 21, 2012 S rated it 4 of 5 stars

Cecelia Ahern does it again. I have been a big fan of this author since I read her first book years ago. Since then, she has written many more and had films made from her stories. One Hundred Names is a typical Ahern book and by typical, I mean that it is funny, sad and heart-warming with a bit of magic thrown in.
The story follows Kitty Logan, a journalist whose name is mud, thanks to her falsely accusing an innocent man on TV. Her boss is ill with cancer and Kitty asks her what story she wante...more

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Apr 11, 2013 Fiona rated it 3 of 5 stars

Kitty is a journalist that makes the fatal mistake of not totally researching an article and the whole thing backfires on her. Facing eviction from her flat and suspension from her job she is not sure which way to turn. Her best friend and mentor is dying and has left her a list of One Hundred Names telling her it was an article she wished she had the opportunity to write . Aside from the list there is nothing to help Kitty with such a daunting task and so she begins trying to work out the conne...more

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Mar 01, 2013 Sarah rated it 4 of 5 stars

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I've read a few of Cecelia Ahern's books so was looking forward to this one. It is an interesting read but takes a little while to get into as Kitty is not a very sympathetic character. At the start of the book Kitty's career is in tatters after falsely accusing an innocent man and her friend and mentor, Constance, is dying of cancer. She is desperate for a good story to revive her career and Constance offers her the one story she always wanted to write but never did. However, before Constance i...more

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Nov 02, 2012 Susan rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012books

Journalist Kitty Logan's career is being destroyed by scandal - and now she faces losing the woman who guided and taught her everything she knew. At her terminally ill friend's bedside, Kitty asks - what is the one story she always wanted to write? The answer lies in a file buried in Constance's office: a list of one hundred names. There is no synopsis, nothing to explain what the story is or who these people are. The list is simply a mystery. But before Kitty can talk to her friend, it is too l...more

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Sep 20, 2012 Kayleigh {K-Books} rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

One Hundred Names Review on K-Books

"To seek truth is not necessarily to go on a mission all guns blazing in order to reveal a lie, neither is it to be particularly ground-breaking - it is simply to get to the heart of what is real."

There are no words to explain just how excited I was to receive an ARC of Cecelia Ahern's newest novel, One Hundred Names. Cecelia is without a doubt one of my favourite authors of all time and Cecelia is the reason I am so obsessed with books. I have been a massive...more

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Jan 03, 2013 Book-shelf Shelf rated it 3 of 5 stars

I'm not sure if i have to much expectancy from Ms Ahern as i have never disliked one her books. I love the magic and mystery, in fairness i have to say i have always adored every book, until this one.
Although i still think this is a brilliant book, i am left flat by it, where as usually i am left on a high and cant shut up. The story as usual os brilliantly written, but where as i can never usually guess an ending of Cecelia's books, this time i could. This is what i think has left me flat, ther...more

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Apr 14, 2013 Rose rated it 5 of 5 stars

As I'm typing this, I'm still dizzy after jumping off from the strong-sensations roller-coaster which is the book One Hundred Names, by Cecelia Ahern. It's a positive dizziness, though- overwhelming, actually. At the end of the book, as I reached the "Behind the scenes writing One Hundred Names" pages, I realized that the story had finished and that someone has violently yanked me off this ride full of excitement.
I started reading this book, first of all because of the title, and second, well, t...more

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Jan 25, 2013 Marie rated it 3 of 5 stars

I am a huge Cecelia Ahern fan so I could not wait to get stuck into One Hundred Names. However, it began on a disappointing note as I took an immediate dislike to the central character, Kitty, as I found her pretentious and selfish and thought I would find it very hard to warm to her. I suddenly, for the first time ever, started to question Ahern's ability to "wow" me! Worrying! As it turned out although I meet found and empathy for Kitty, I did start to warm to her for her efforts made for the...more

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Feb 10, 2013 Keksisbaby rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Die ganze Welt hasst Kitty Logan. Ist es ihrem Beitrag doch zu verdanken, dass einem unschuldigen Schullehrer Missbrauch von zwei Schülerinnen vorgeworfen wurde. Ihr Freund hat sie verlassen, der Sender hat sie suspendiert und jeden Tag wartet eine neue unangenehme Überraschung an ihrer Haustür. Überraschungen wie Parolen, Hundescheiße, Knallkörper und Mist. Einzig ihre Freundin Constance steht noch zu ihr. Als diese aber den Kampf gegen den Krebs verliert, macht sich Kitty auf, ihr zu Ehren, di...more Die ganze Welt hasst Kitty Logan. Ist es ihrem Beitrag doch zu verdanken, dass einem unschuldigen Schullehrer Missbrauch von zwei Schülerinnen vorgeworfen wurde. Ihr Freund hat sie verlassen, der Sender hat sie suspendiert und jeden Tag wartet eine neue unangenehme Überraschung an ihrer Haustür. Überraschungen wie Parolen, Hundescheiße, Knallkörper und Mist. Einzig ihre Freundin Constance steht noch zu ihr. Als diese aber den Kampf gegen den Krebs verliert, macht sich Kitty auf, ihr zu Ehren, die letzte große Geschichte zu schreiben, die Constance nie verwirklicht hatte. Ihr einziger Anhaltspunkt dafür ist eine Liste mit hundert Namen. Sie trifft sich mit sechs Personen von dieser Liste und ist fast am verzweifeln, denn es lässt sich einfach keinerlei Verbindung zwischen den Leuten herstellen. Aber je mehr Zeit sie mit den Leuten und ihren Lebensgeschichten verbringt, desto klarer wird, jeder hat eine Geschichte zu erzählen und durch die Arbeit an der Geschichte findet Kitty endlich wieder zu sich selbst und ihrem journalistischem Spürsinn zurück.
Meiner Meinung nach nicht unbedingt eine der besten Geschichten von Cecilia Ahern, aber auch nicht die schlechteste. Ich empfand es irgendwie zu konstruiert und für meinen Geschmack zu vorhersehbar. Die Idee, dass jeder eine Geschichte zu erzählen hat und im Alltag ein Held sein kann, ist nicht neu und solche Reportagen hat RTL schon gemacht, aber ich mag immer noch Cecilias Art diese kleinen Botschaften in eine Geschichte einzubinden. In diesem Roman haben die Nebencharaktere mein Herz schneller erobert als die Hauptfigur. Kitty hat mich einfach nur genervt, mit ihrem Selbstmitleid und dem Bedürfnis in fast jedem Mann einen potentiellen Partner zu sehen. Dagegen mochte ich total die alte Lady, die an ihrem 85. Geburtstag eine Wette gewinnt und die süße junge Stylistin, die für Freigetränke Heiratsanträge bekommt. Oder die Story wie ein Pole und ein Inder Tretboot fahren, um sich wieder als vollwertiges Mitglied der Gesellschaft zu fühlen.
Die Ideen für die Lebensgeschichten waren sehr ausgefallen und nett zu lesen, aber wie gesagt Kitty war mir einfach zu vorhersehbar und das Happy End hat mich einfach nicht überzeugt. Dennoch ein schönes Buch für einen Sonntagnachmittag auf der Couch.
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Feb 09, 2013 Emma rated it 4 of 5 stars

Have had this book lying around for a couple of weeks and finally decided to pick it up. While I had heard of the author, I haven't read any of her work before so was unsure exactly what direction the book would take. The main character is'nt that appealing at first and the corruption of her work from the influence of fame and t.v is clear. She is self-involved and doesn't immediately come across as someone who you sympathise with. However, as the book goes on and she faces her own truths throug...more

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Dec 13, 2012 Susan Chapman rated it 4 of 5 stars

Cecelia Ahern - One Hundred Names

What would you do if your friend led you to 100 names of people before passing away? Kitty decides to track them down and find out what connects them.

Kitty is also faced with many obstacles along the way and soon finds herself in difficult situations. Her landlord wants her out of her flat, she lost her beloved job in television and her boyfriend has left her. Kitty is determined to rise above all to find out why her deceased friend Constance had a list of 100 n...more

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May 21, 2013 Jonathan Currinn rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

So this is the second book I've read from Cecelia Ahern, and I loved it more than "P.S. I Love You". This is definitely one of my favourite books, and now that I've finished I just want to read it all again!

As a trainee Journalist (since I'm doing a Creative Writing & Journalism course at Uni) I totally connected with Kitty. In the past year I've learned how a career can be flipped in one second because of one stupid little mistake, 'Check Your Sources over and over again' is constantly hear...more

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Jun 11, 2013 Natalie rated it 3 of 5 stars

Fairly predictable but sweet and an easy read.

I borrowed this off a friend to read, because we were having a chat about Cecelia Ahern books, and she'd just read this one. The story was a nice idea, Kitty is given a list of a hundred names, the story her recently deceased journalist mentor always wanted to write, and she has to find the story that connects all the names. However I sometimes felt it lacked depth, and although the stories of the other people were all nice, I felt that Kitty's story...more

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May 27, 2013 Cvettese rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I wanted to read this book because I have enjoyed another book by the author. But when I started to read it I found it hard to get into. As I continued to read the book I felt that each character was leaving me with questions that I feel never got answered.

As I reached the tthree-quarters mark I felt disappointed. But I carried on reading in hope that I would finally understand what the book was about and that the link between the characters would blow my mind...
I was left disappointed again......more

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Dec 13, 2012 Rachel rated it 5 of 5 stars

I loved this, sometimes I struggle with this writers' books but this time I honestly couldn't put it down. A journalist, Kitty, who has lost her way is left a list of 100 names by her dying employer, Constance, and told to write her last story. Kitty starts tracking down the people on the list, looking for the common thread between such random individuals and in doing so learns more about herself than she could have realised.
There was a concern-and intrigue-as how 100 stories could be covered i...more

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Feb 01, 2013 Kate rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Kitty Logan ist Journalistin und hat einen Fehler gemacht. Einen Fehler, der sie nicht nur ihre Karriere gekostet hat, sondern auch das Leben eines Menschen zerstört hat. Nur eine steht wie immer hinter ihr. Ihre Freundin und Mentorin Constance. Und diese hat eine ganz besondere Aufgabe für Kitty - einen Artikel. Und dazu hat Kitty nur eine Liste. Eine Liste mit hundert Namen, einen Abgabetermin, der immer näher rückt und absolut keinen blassen Schimmer, was sie mit dieser Liste anfangen soll.

Se...more Kitty Logan ist Journalistin und hat einen Fehler gemacht. Einen Fehler, der sie nicht nur ihre Karriere gekostet hat, sondern auch das Leben eines Menschen zerstört hat. Nur eine steht wie immer hinter ihr. Ihre Freundin und Mentorin Constance. Und diese hat eine ganz besondere Aufgabe für Kitty - einen Artikel. Und dazu hat Kitty nur eine Liste. Eine Liste mit hundert Namen, einen Abgabetermin, der immer näher rückt und absolut keinen blassen Schimmer, was sie mit dieser Liste anfangen soll.

Seit "P.S: Ich liebe dich" gehört Cecelia Ahern zu meinen absoluten Lieblingsautoren. Ich habe das Buch abgöttisch geliebt und von da an, wurde es quasi ein Muss ihre Bücher zu lesen.

Jedes Buch hatte einen Ahern-Zauber für mich. Alle Bücher waren etwas ganz Besonderes, waren unterhaltsam und haben etwas ausgesagt. Standen für etwas im Leben. So auch in "Hundert Namen". Nur leider war der Ahern-Zauber hier etwas schwächer als bei seinen Vorgängern.

Die Geschichte um Kitty Logan ist eine typische Ahern Geschichte. Humorvoll, hat seinen eigenen Charme, ist dabei tiefgründig und bringt den Leser zum Nachdenken. Über sein Leben, seine Träume und Wünsche. Die Autorin schafft es bei jedem einzelnen Buch bei mir, diese Gefühle auszulösen. Und dies ist auch der Grund, warum ich ihre Bücher so liebe. Sie haben eine Leichtigkeit und vermitteln dabei eine gewisse Schwere.

Und eigentlich kann ich es auch gar nicht genau benennen, was mir dieses Mal gefehlt. Es war einfach nicht wie sonst. Ich wurde wirklich gut unterhalten, aber dennoch hatte ich das Gefühl, als ob es nicht ganz gereicht hätte. Es war ein gutes Buch, eine schöne Geschichte, die lesenswert ist und jede Menge Spaß gemacht hat. Dennoch gibt es ein Aber. Ein Aber was nicht genau zu benennen und zu erklären ist, es ist einfach da.

Fazit:

Eine schöne Ahern-Geschichte, die bewegt, unterhält und zum Nachdenken anregt. Ich hatte ein paar amüsante Stunden mit Kitty Logan, auch wenn die Geschichte ein Aber für mich hatte.

Ich warte dann gespannt auf das nächste Buch der Autorin und hoffe auf den Ahern-Zauber.(less)

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Jun 06, 2013 Sally Harrington rated it 2 of 5 stars

As soon as I read the description of this book I was dying to read it. But by 3 or so chapters in I was dying for it to be over. I love Cecelia's books and decided to not give up and give it a chance but it was so boring! I felt that there were too many story lines that needed more to them and others that dragged on and on and were just pointless! Not a single character jumped out to me as someone I loved or hated, I wasn't rooting for anyone or feeling their emotions or caring what happened to...more

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Feb 01, 2013 Zimah added it

i don't want to comment much on the book but all i can say is that this book is different from cecelia's other books. the story is very unique. one thing i learned from "one hundred names" is when i made a first glance at one statement written in the book saying that, "every one has a story to tell." we might think our lives are pretty much boring and our stories have nothing special compared to others. however, cecelia had taught me that each and every single of us has our own unique and outsta...more

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Feb 20, 2013 Veronica rated it 2 of 5 stars

This was my first experience with Cecelia Ahern, who I realize is a very popular author. I've avoided reading her so far, though, because of the movie "P.S. I Love You." I realize that watching the movie is not the same as reading the book (I would be the first to admit!) but I just thought that the main character was so incredibly selfish and self-centered. I had a hazy assumption that her other written characters would be similar.

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May 27, 2013 Luvena rated it 5 of 5 stars

Cecelia Ahern is truly magical! She takes you through a journey of human emotions, aspirations, dreams as well as a the pain & sorrow of everyday living. Through her imagination, we get to see, experience and feel a wide array of sentiments all the while securely sitting in our worlds. You cannot keep her writing down till you've finished. There's not as much suspense and a heart-touching expression of who we all are in her characters.

I've loved this book from start to finish and it took me...more

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Cecelia Ahern was born on September 30, 1981 in Dublin, Ireland. She is the daughter of the former Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern. On 14th December 2009 it was announced that Cecelia had given birth to her first child with partner David Keoghan, a girl named Robin. She was secretly married on 11 June 2010 in County Kildare, Ireland. Her older sister, Georgina Ahern is married to Nicky Byrne of Irish...more

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