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Only 2 books have ever made me cry before - one was the Notebook and the other I can't recall (but I'm pretty sure it was animal related) - and I only cried at the end after I got to know the characters and their stories; this one had me going from the beginning through to the last chapter. That the author was able to make me care about the characters, their story and their heartache, that quickly speaks volumes about the book and the depth of emotion in it. I'm sure, as some reviews have pointe
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What a lovely read. I have purposely avoided watching this movie all these years until I had read the book and finally I have. It was a lot less depressing than I thought it would be, but at the same time very real. Holly's pain at losing her husband is very thoughtfully portrayed, and while there is no typical happily-ever-after, the book leaves you with a very district feeling of hope that even after great loss, joy competent be found in the most surprising of places.
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Feb 08, 2010
Diane ~Firefly~
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Wow, this book really puts you through the wringer along with Holly. You can't say you weren't warned though as you know it is about Holly dealing with the death of her husband at 30. This was a very good book that will be one of a few that breaks my star ratings (usually I rate at 2 stars if I don't have any interest in reading it again) as I can't give this story 2 stars, but I doubt I'll read it again as I'm not fond of sad books.
Holly's journey back to the living seems pretty realistic with ...more
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I decided to read this book for the Winter Challenge and I really ended up loving it. I enjoyed the movie so much I was a bit nervous that the book would not compete with it but alas I was very pleasantly surprised. I even cried at some parts which for me equals a good read.
Mar 01, 2010
April D
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