Very poetical and touching tale of the importance of friendship! - Rated 
This is the third book I have read by Cecila Ahern, the other two being "P.S I Love You" which I didn't enjoy much and "A Place called Here" which I did rather enjoy. I definately think that Cecilia Ahern has found her niche in this fairytale style of writing.
Elizabeth Egan is uptight in everything she does. She has many burdens such as that of her troublesome sister and her adoptive nephew whom she can't quite seem to show love to, as well as being unable to relate to her father. Along comes "Ivan", who is invisible to everyone except Elizabeths nephew Luke and eventually Elizabeth herself. The story unfolds and so does Elizabeths uptight personality.
I really did enjoy this book. In places it was very poetical and descriptive and therefore quite emotive. There was some beautiful images conjured up and any raw emotions described and felt were balanced by uplifting or inspiring moments.
To me it was like a fairytale for adults, as it had all the magic and wonder of a fairytale but at the same time, dealt with human emotion and relationships.
The only two problems I have with this book, are that was so much of a focus on the main charachter Elizabeth, that some of the other charachters, namely her sister, seemed flat and I felt I still didn't really have all the questions answered I would have wanted. On the other hand, I think if there had been too much focus on other charachters, this would detract from the flow of the story.
The other problem was that in the first part of the book, the emotional endings to chapters and the touching moments were actually bringing a tear to my eye! However, I felt as the book went on there were "too" many of these which made it much of a muchness and actually took away some of the impact.
I would reccommend this book to those that enjoy a bit of a fairytale. I think its one I would read again and its just a nice sweet story, not for cynics!
Great book. Ivan is an Angel :-) - Rated 
Of course this can happen. Don't you believe in Guardian Angels?
I enjoyed reading this book. Easy read and very touching.
I am so sure that when you see "If You Could See Me Now, the Musical" starring Hugh Jackman, you will just love it. I can't wait to see it...
JUST RUBBISH! - Rated 
The title says it all - what aload of pants this book is! Cecilias best books are ps i love you and thanks for the memories they are must reads - but this one - just awful! Its a book which is basically about nothing!
What's wrong with a novel idea? - Rated 
Having read three other cecilia ahern books, i knew i should expect something special. This book has a truly origional storyline, it's such a refreshing change to get something more than another boy meets girl. A novel idea, expertly executed.
Don't bother wasting your time reading this! - Rated 
After reading Ahern's previous 2 novels of which I really enjoyed, this novel is a complete turn for her. What a ridiculous storyline. I stopped reading mine at page 40 as could not take any more of the silly make-believe storyline!
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