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P.S. I Love You
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 t
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Published
December 29th 2004
by Hyperion
(first published January 1st 2003)
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I made the mistake of seeing the movie before reading the book, thinking that the book is always better than the movie. And the movie changed so much of the book that it made it difficult to settle into the book as an independent, standalone work. I have mixed feelings about both the book and the movie (which is irrelevant, except that it influenced my experience of the book). I'm impressed that Cecilia Ahern was able to imagine the scenario, flush it out, and write an okay novel about it at onl...more
I was really expecting a lot more from this book, being that it has been made into a movie but I was fairly disappointed. I understand that Ahern is a young writer but she really does have a LOT of work to do with her writing skills. And maybe she could pick up a thesaurus to find a substitute word for "sarcastically" as she uses it to death in this book - there's no need to state the obvious in my opinion.
I suppose that I'm drawn to strong, proactive, and independent m...more
I suppose that I'm drawn to strong, proactive, and independent m...more
I seem to be one of only a few who didn't like this book. First of all I must point out that I love girlie books and cry at anything even the slightest bit sad. With that said, I didn't enjoy it at all and couldn't wait for it to end. I WANTED to like it. I hoped something would happen to make me change me opinion but it didn't.
The whole book felt like a rambling and dull conversation with a repetitive yet inconsistent story-line. I would normally have full sympathy for Holly's situ...more
The whole book felt like a rambling and dull conversation with a repetitive yet inconsistent story-line. I would normally have full sympathy for Holly's situ...more
I tried reading this once before, a few years ago now. I put it down about a quarter of the way in because, frankly, I was bored. I saw the movie several months ago and actually found it a lovely mix of sweet and sad. I thought maybe I'd missed something in the book and not only that, but I've become well acquainted with this kind of loss in the time that has passed. Thinking that my new perspective might change my mind, I decided that at some point I'd give it another go.
Well this ...more
Well this ...more
With the movie coming out, I finally decided to read the book (however, I don't intend to see the movie as it looks really bad). I wasn't sure what to expect from the book. I didn't know a whole lot about the book before reading it, other than the basic premise.
In keeping in line with my love of all things Irish, I enjoyed that this book was set in Dublin. I'm surprised that that author was as young as she was when she wrote the book. I also can't help but like the fact that she's t...more
In keeping in line with my love of all things Irish, I enjoyed that this book was set in Dublin. I'm surprised that that author was as young as she was when she wrote the book. I also can't help but like the fact that she's t...more
P.S. I Love You is an unusual choice for me since it starts off with the protagonist dealing with the death of her husband. Those who have seen my book collection would note that I go for high drama and sweeping romances, stuff for romantics who are in love with love. I always get the ones that start with the heroine being taken by the hero not realizing that they have been falling in love in the process. I couldn't say what drew me to the book but I picked it up and brought it with me to the ca...more
Ide ceritanya sederhana tapi unik : bagaimana seorang suami (Gerry) yang merasa hidupnya tak akan lama lagi akibat penyakit kanker yang dideritanya, mempersiapkan sang istri (Holly) yang sangat tergantung padanya dan sangat dicintainya untuk menjalani hidup setelah kepergiannya. Diapun meninggalkan surat-surat untuk dibuka Holly setiap bulan setahun kedepan setelah kematiannya. Surat yang berisi bermacam-macam permintaan berdasarkan apa yang selama ini biasa terjadi di kehidupan mereka.
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After being obsessed with the movie for months, I decided to take the plunge and read the book. Finally. And I can tell you that the book was equally as satisfying but completely different to the Gerard Butler perv-fest that I so dearly love.
There were so many changes made to translate this book to film. I won't go into them all here now because I wouldn't want to ruin it but let's just say they were significant. From love interests to careers, everything was different. And for that ...more
There were so many changes made to translate this book to film. I won't go into them all here now because I wouldn't want to ruin it but let's just say they were significant. From love interests to careers, everything was different. And for that ...more
So badly written that it detracted from the touching and interesting premise.
I read this solely because I saw that a film was being made of it with Gerard Butler (of 300 fame) and wanted to have read the film prior to seeing the film which I am bound to do because it has Gerard Butler (of 300 fame) in it. The book is written by the daughter of the Irish Prime Minister which is the most interesting thing I can think to say about it. I like myself some chick-lit-lite but this is ridic...more
I read this solely because I saw that a film was being made of it with Gerard Butler (of 300 fame) and wanted to have read the film prior to seeing the film which I am bound to do because it has Gerard Butler (of 300 fame) in it. The book is written by the daughter of the Irish Prime Minister which is the most interesting thing I can think to say about it. I like myself some chick-lit-lite but this is ridic...more
I happened across a book review for this book a few days ago.
I was intrigued by the concept and felt that I had to explore how someone who is dead can still communicate with the living. I also wanted to explore how one might possibly carry on after the death of a loved one. I was pleased to find that the connection between Holly Kennedy and her dead husband, Gerry, was not morbid or disturbingly depressing. Instead, it made me root for Holly more as she struggled to move on in her life, th...more
I was intrigued by the concept and felt that I had to explore how someone who is dead can still communicate with the living. I also wanted to explore how one might possibly carry on after the death of a loved one. I was pleased to find that the connection between Holly Kennedy and her dead husband, Gerry, was not morbid or disturbingly depressing. Instead, it made me root for Holly more as she struggled to move on in her life, th...more
How presumptuous they had both been never to consider growing old as an achievement and a challenge. Aging was something they'd both wanted so much to avoid.
The time just seemed to pass her by these days without her knowing what time or even what day it was. She seemed to be living outside of her body, numb to everything but the pain in her heart, in her bones, in her head. She was just so tired...Her stomach grumbled and she realized she couldn't remember the last time she had eaten...more
The time just seemed to pass her by these days without her knowing what time or even what day it was. She seemed to be living outside of her body, numb to everything but the pain in her heart, in her bones, in her head. She was just so tired...Her stomach grumbled and she realized she couldn't remember the last time she had eaten...more
Excerpt: “But Holly, nobody’s life is filled with perfect little moments. And if it were, they wouldn’t be perfect little moments. They would just be normal. How would you ever know happiness if you never experienced downs?”
Devoured the book as well as the movie. Highly recommended.
Devoured the book as well as the movie. Highly recommended.
I was so underwhelmed by this book I finished it without even realizing it. I usually get a sense of satisfaction when I finish a book, that I completed it, and excitement to move on to the next. Well I was just glad it was over.
I read it because I inherited the book from a friend who moved away, but since I'm in the habit of reading books before seeing the movie, I would have probably picked it up eventually anyway. I don't like chick flicks and I'm surprised that I gave this one...more
I read it because I inherited the book from a friend who moved away, but since I'm in the habit of reading books before seeing the movie, I would have probably picked it up eventually anyway. I don't like chick flicks and I'm surprised that I gave this one...more
A young married couple, Holly and Gerry, have a joke between them: If anything ever happened
to him, he'd have to write her a list or else she'd never be able to cope without him. “The List”
grew to encompass advice for any eventuality, a joke all their friends shared. When Gerry's
severe headache is diagnosed as brain cancer and Holly tragically loses him in a few short
months, she is devastated and unmoored. She hasn't just lost her husband, she's lost her very
identit...more
to him, he'd have to write her a list or else she'd never be able to cope without him. “The List”
grew to encompass advice for any eventuality, a joke all their friends shared. When Gerry's
severe headache is diagnosed as brain cancer and Holly tragically loses him in a few short
months, she is devastated and unmoored. She hasn't just lost her husband, she's lost her very
identit...more
I really liked the movie even though it's not traditionally my style. When I saw that the movie was inspired by a book I decided to pick up the book. Wow are they different!! The movie shouldn't even have the same title, so don't expect the same stories at all if you decide to see the movie based on the book, or read the book because you saw the movie.
With that said, the book starts off for me rather weakly. the writing wasn't particularly mature, there was definitely some revisi...more
With that said, the book starts off for me rather weakly. the writing wasn't particularly mature, there was definitely some revisi...more
I had bought P.S. I Love You with a collection of other chick lit novels on Ebay before the movie had come out yet. So I figured I would just read the book first for once and see what I thought of the movie after. Now that I've done that, I have to say I really enjoyed the book so much more. The two were vastly different and many things were left out of the movie, but I guess with 512 pages, there's a lot of story you have to cut. I just didn't expect them to change SO MUCH of it. Like Holly's s...more
The novel is set in Ireland, when Holly Kennedy married the love of her life, Gerry. They had a wonderful time together. However, their relationship did not last. Gerry's life is taken by an illness and Holly became really depress and upset. Life has no meaning now after Gerry is gone. The only one who can help her is the person who is no longer there. Nobody knows Holly better than Gerry. So it's a good thing he planned ahead. Before he died, Gerry wrote Holly a series of 10 letters that will g...more
Astrid Adityawarman
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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 ah...more
This book will make laugh and cry with the character. It describe the feeling of a women who lost her beloved one, her soul mate.
The main story is that her husband before he died he wrote 12 notes for her to support her and help her to start a new life without him. 12 notes for 12 months.
You will see what she will do and live her life without him and try her best to continue.
I enjoyed every moment readying this book.. Enjoy it :)
P.s. sorry for my...more
The main story is that her husband before he died he wrote 12 notes for her to support her and help her to start a new life without him. 12 notes for 12 months.
You will see what she will do and live her life without him and try her best to continue.
I enjoyed every moment readying this book.. Enjoy it :)
P.s. sorry for my...more
I loved this book. Beautiful story and very well written.
It made me cry a few times and also appreciate things in my life....especially my loving and thoughtful husband. He works away from home and at times I am so lonely without him. So I could feel Holly's pain and lonliness. This year is our first Christmas apart and I've been rather blue lately. A few chapters in the book were hard to read and I had to put it down for a while and watch TV instead.
Thankfully though I...more
It made me cry a few times and also appreciate things in my life....especially my loving and thoughtful husband. He works away from home and at times I am so lonely without him. So I could feel Holly's pain and lonliness. This year is our first Christmas apart and I've been rather blue lately. A few chapters in the book were hard to read and I had to put it down for a while and watch TV instead.
Thankfully though I...more
Oh my Gosh!!
I am sooo in love with this story!
First I watched the movie and it became one of my very favorite of all times.
And now, after reading the book I can’t decide which one I like better… it doesn’t matter though… I loved Gerry and I cried with Holly every time.
I think this story is so dear to me because, for me, it’s not just about losing a husband but someone you love, really really love, and how hard it’s lo keep going after they’re gone ‘cause they might ...more
I am sooo in love with this story!
First I watched the movie and it became one of my very favorite of all times.
And now, after reading the book I can’t decide which one I like better… it doesn’t matter though… I loved Gerry and I cried with Holly every time.
I think this story is so dear to me because, for me, it’s not just about losing a husband but someone you love, really really love, and how hard it’s lo keep going after they’re gone ‘cause they might ...more
Someone I interviewed for work recommended this book to me and insisted I take it home to read. It was my first chick-lit experience, and it left me confused with the genre as a whole and the women who enjoy it. Yes, I did laugh from time to time, and yes, once I got a little teary-eyed (keep in mind Hallmark commercials make me cry) but the quality of the writing was ... shocking. Cliche after cliche after cliche after cliche, from phrases to entire sequences to the whole book, really. I kept w...more
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I chose this book one day when I was in the mood for something different than my usual fare of high fantasy, smart science fiction or classic literature. I spent a long time perusing the chick-lit shelves (not being a fan of the genre, normally) before settling on this book, and I was not disappointed with my choice.
Holly is a widow who watched her husband die from a lengthy illness and is having a hard time dealing with it... But her husband has planned for that and has left her hel...more
Holly is a widow who watched her husband die from a lengthy illness and is having a hard time dealing with it... But her husband has planned for that and has left her hel...more
I enjoyed this book. It was an easy read. I was able to put myself in the shoes of the main character. The older I get the more painfully aware I become of our fragile hold on life, and I felt myself putting myself in Holly's shoes. A poignant and honest look at grief and life after losing the love of your life.
I haven't seen this movie yet, but when I read the book a couple of years ago, I remember thinking that it would make a great movie. It's a beautiful story of one women's grieving and recovery, and how she worked through the first year without her beloved husband.
When I read it, I felt great empathy for Holly. Later, when my brother was killed in a tragic accident, I watched my sister-in-law go through so many of the same emotions that Holly went through. This book kept coming t...more
When I read it, I felt great empathy for Holly. Later, when my brother was killed in a tragic accident, I watched my sister-in-law go through so many of the same emotions that Holly went through. This book kept coming t...more
I picked up this book because my Favorite Person Ever, Harry Connick Jr., just finished filming the movie version with Hillary Swank and I wanted to read the book before the movie comes out. I hope this will be one of the few occasions where I enjoy the movie better than the book. I liked the story, although it was not particularly well written, but the ending left me unsatisfied. I appreciate the journey the character goes through and how the ending plays into that, but I just thought there was...more
The book in one sentence: Young widow Holly relearns to love life and heal after the devastating death of husband Gerry, through a year's worth of monthly directives from her dead husband.
Who would you recommend it to: Those who like chick lit, though if you're married or have a significant other, this is really quite depressing.
OK bits: The anticipation of finding out what's in the letters. Though this got old after a few month's worth of letters. There's a lot of fun m...more
Who would you recommend it to: Those who like chick lit, though if you're married or have a significant other, this is really quite depressing.
OK bits: The anticipation of finding out what's in the letters. Though this got old after a few month's worth of letters. There's a lot of fun m...more
What has Kim done to me?
I admit, I was reluctant to pick this up. It signified "chick lit" to me, and I just was not feeling it. But Kim is one persistent chick, and her last recommendation was right on the mark, so I figured I'd give it a try.
Yes, I blew through this book in one day. It was an easy read, and what else can you do on a gloomy on-and-off snowy day? The story turned out to be much better than I had imagined it could be. I enjoyed every one of the ...more
I admit, I was reluctant to pick this up. It signified "chick lit" to me, and I just was not feeling it. But Kim is one persistent chick, and her last recommendation was right on the mark, so I figured I'd give it a try.
Yes, I blew through this book in one day. It was an easy read, and what else can you do on a gloomy on-and-off snowy day? The story turned out to be much better than I had imagined it could be. I enjoyed every one of the ...more
I've been meaning to watch this movie for months, I just never found the right time. Then, I found a copy of the book in a secondhand shop and decided to go the old fashioned way about it and read it first, and I wasn't disappointed.
First, prepare for tears. I wasn't prepared, and I should have been. I mean, I cry during a lot of movies and books, but this was a real tearjerker. I feel so easily into the main character, Holly's, head. She instantly became real to me, through her thou...more
First, prepare for tears. I wasn't prepared, and I should have been. I mean, I cry during a lot of movies and books, but this was a real tearjerker. I feel so easily into the main character, Holly's, head. She instantly became real to me, through her thou...more
Okay then. A very huge bestseller by Cecelia Ahern.
A nice story, but the main character was a bit too whiny for my oppinion.
Holly and Gerry are deeply in love. But then Gerry gets cancer and can´t be healed. Holly is falling in a deep hole after he died. She doesn´t get out of house, isn´t cleaning or even washing herself because she misses her soulmate Gerry.
But her late husband sents her letters, because he knew that something like that would happen.
Aher...more
A nice story, but the main character was a bit too whiny for my oppinion.
Holly and Gerry are deeply in love. But then Gerry gets cancer and can´t be healed. Holly is falling in a deep hole after he died. She doesn´t get out of house, isn´t cleaning or even washing herself because she misses her soulmate Gerry.
But her late husband sents her letters, because he knew that something like that would happen.
Aher...more
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My condolences on your loss.
With regards to the book...I believe it to be a mistake in taking Holly's story to be one of l...more
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