Book Review: PS, I love you by Cecelia Ahern
Reviewed by: Kathleen Tan, 18
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When Holly’s husband Gerry passes away, Holly is so devastated that she practically stops living. She refuses to move on and wallows in her grief through the rest of her days meaninglessly.
When Holly discovers that Gerry has specially left twelve letters for her, she begins taking her first step towards a new life. With the twelve letters, Holly starts to move on by following the instructions in the letters to be opened one at a time each month throughout the following year. Although Gerry is no longer around, his thoughtful words gently guide her in moving on with life.
Holly starts to regain the faith she once had and even takes a leap of courage by singing on stage and making new friends, eventually freeing herself from the shell of misery she has enclosed herself in. She finally accepts the fact that Gerry would never be back and begins to realise how much it would mean to her late husband and herself to enjoy life to the fullest.
With bittersweet moments, this story would have you laughing and weeping with the characters. It is a great choice for those who are looking for a simple yet heartwarming story. I would recommend the book to anyone who is deciding whether to go for the movie or the book.
After watching the movie, I would say that it was quite a disappointment. It was not exactly a bad film but I did not feel that it was worth watching especially if you have expectations (like me). Although the title suggests that it is a romantic movie, it seemed more like a light-hearted comedy to me with too slow a pace which made me doze off twice.
This movie is more suitable for anyone just want to have a good laugh for an hour and a half. If you prefer storytelling that would stay with you longer, the novel would be a better choice.
Title: PS, I love you
Author: Cecelia Ahern
Publisher: Waterville, Me. : Thorndike Press, 2004.
Call No.: English AHE
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June 10th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
The movie was not that good? Oh dear, and I was looking forward to it too! It’s sad that they didn’t include all of Holly’s siblings though.
I’ve just finished reading the novel and it’s fantastic! Holly is so lucky to have met and married her soulmate. The perfect love story.
Here’s my review if you’d like to check it out! =)
My review
September 25th, 2008 at 11:25 am
Hi Kathleen, did you read the book carefully? Because Gerry left only 10 letters for Holly, not 12! Each letter was opened each month from March to December.
I was disappointed after finishing the movie too, they changed almost everything from how Holly and Gerry meet to Holly’s letters and Holly’s family. I cried so much when I read the book but not the movie.
A great novel by the way! Oh and I recommend a romance book if anyone’s interested “Things I know about love” by Kate le Vann, it also made me cry a lot!
September 29th, 2008 at 2:15 am
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