It hurt, but I loved it!

[Veronica]

I must give this book 5 stars even though it made me cry uncontrollably. My husband even threatened me with taking it away from me if I couldn't stop taking it so seriously. It's just this book is so well written, it completely soaks you in! And I love the ending and the message. Even though it's not easy, life goes on.

[Akshatha]

I loved the book too!! 5 is a completely justified rating. Finished it off straight up in a day and I must say that, that day will go down in history as the day I cried the most! Simply beautiful. Have heard bad reviews about the movie though as it does not follow the book in a few parts so a little apprehensive about watching the movie. Don't want the movie experience to ruin my book experience!

[Veronica]

Akshatha wrote: "I loved the book too!! 5 is a completely justified rating. Finished it off straight up in a day and I must say that, that day will go down in history as the day I cried the most! Simply beautiful. ..."

I think you're okay because you read the book first. I don't think watching the movie would ruin your book experience although it might certainly disappoint you even more than if you hadn't read the book. The movie has such a different set up anyway. Holly is American to start with and not Irish, so a lot of the story doesn't even take place in Ireland. I ended up remembering them as two different stories. By the way, one of the parts where I cried the loudest, was the part where Holly's brother helps her get rid of Gerry's clothes. They kind of left that part out in the movie since the scene doesn't last long. If I remember right, Holly's brother isn't even there.. I was relieved not to have to go through it again though.. I don't think I would have been able to stop howling this time!

[Akshatha]

Veronica wrote: "Akshatha wrote: "I loved the book too!! 5 is a completely justified rating. Finished it off straight up in a day and I must say that, that day will go down in history as the day I cried the most! S..."

I just watched the trailer of the movie and I must say that it disappointed me! I don't like the idea that they needed to change the details to an extent that the way she finds out about the letters is different too.
I have this usual tendency of forgetting a book within three months of reading the book. Although I will remember the plot, I'll forget the details. I might watch it then as I won't remember the details that extensively.
Haha. I think I cried for almost everything, and I cried the loudest for the last letter that was signed "P.S : I will always love you".

[Veronica]

Akshatha wrote: "Veronica wrote: "Akshatha wrote: "I loved the book too!! 5 is a completely justified rating. Finished it off straight up in a day and I must say that, that day will go down in history as the day I ..."

Ugh.. I know! :'(

[Namrata]

This is definitely one of the best books I have read.. and yes it is hear wrenching and so well written it makes you cry... in spite of that i loved the book.

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

I loved this book. It made me cry and the movie was pretty good too. I read in awhile back but remember it like it was yesterday. Such a sweet story.

[SC]

Veronica wrote: "I must give this book 5 stars even though it made me cry uncontrollably. My husband even threatened me with taking it away from me if I couldn't stop taking it so seriously. It's just this book is ..."

i totally get it. my boyfriend made me stop reading the book from time to time just to stop me from crying..

isn't it just so sad... that the thing matters him the most before he died is to help her move on with her life... how much love a person needs to do that...

[Amy]

Firstly I have to say that this is the first and only book that has made me laugh on several occassions and has almost brought me to tears too (I can asure you that this is a rare occurance!). However, I do agree that the film and book differ tremendously (I enjoyed both!), but the movie didn't have the same emotional effect on me. I applaud Cecelia Ahern :)

[Mara]

I read this book about 15 years ago, not long after I became a widow, and this book is in my heart, my body, and my bones.

It is one of my favorite books. Sometimes it's my favorite.

It is a book anyone who has lost a husband or a wife, will really get and understand. I wish I had a husband like Gerry who would have left me notes, so it wouldn't have been so hard.

I don't know about anyone else, but the part where Gerry went to get the tickets at the travel agency really brought tears to my eyes. I am sure any woman can understand when she wears light colored dress will understand about spilling something her dress. And there are so many other parts of the book we can all relate to. I give a thumbs up to Cecelia Ahern in writing such a wonderful book.

Would anyone like to see you right a follow up book, in which it's a few years down the road to see how Holly is getting along?

[Veronica]

My God Mara, I am so sorry to hear that. I think even if your husband didn't leave any notes for you, you might feel him and the book speaking to you in its own way. That's what I love about books. That's why I love buying books in second hand or antique stores where I don't really know what I will find. I am not a religious person but I do believe in something or someone watching over me and speaking to me, guiding me. It might sound a bit crazy but I do feel this God or whatever it is I believe in, speaks to me through this books I just happen to come across with. P.S. I love you was a gift from a cousin who I think liked the cover of it and thought I might enjoy reading it. It's a book that will be with me forever too and of course, I would love to read a follow up book.