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mushytoads's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
kimreadz's review against another edition
2.0
Just an 'ok' book. I'd probably have given 2/-1/2 if that were possible. If you are looking for the 'next great novel' this is not it. But it is a cute story, in a fairy-tale kinda way. It would make a good made-for-tv movie are the holidays.
It's a story of a lonely 8 yr-old daughter of a wealthy, successful, powerful mother who has been divorced 3 times. She has a standing 'date' with a kind, adult imaginary friend. According to the rules, he must leave her on her 9th birthday. They meet again 23 years later and the book is about what happens from that meeting.
Read it if you are looking for a light, quick read. Otherwise, leave it on the shelf and look for something else.
It's a story of a lonely 8 yr-old daughter of a wealthy, successful, powerful mother who has been divorced 3 times. She has a standing 'date' with a kind, adult imaginary friend. According to the rules, he must leave her on her 9th birthday. They meet again 23 years later and the book is about what happens from that meeting.
Read it if you are looking for a light, quick read. Otherwise, leave it on the shelf and look for something else.
ronyrdt's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
humatariq's review against another edition
4.0
My first James Patterson, but I guess this was not the perfect book to start with. The story was intriguing, I had bought this one after watching the movie. A quick and sweet read for a lazy sunday afternoon.
kimberussell's review against another edition
3.0
Jane Margeaux is a poor little rich girl being raised by a high-profile Broadway producer who happens to be her mother. Her only confidant is Michael, her imaginary friend. But according to imaginary friend protocol, Michael must dump poor Jane on her 9th birthday. So he does. And according to aforementioned protocol, they would both forget about each other.
Except that part didn't happen.
Twenty-some years later, Jane is a successful writer and her life should be great. Except, she works for her overbearing mother and has a manipulative dolt for a boyfriend. She is now your 33 year old chick lit heroine.
Michael is living in New York, in between imaginary friend "jobs." He sees Jane. He remembers Jane. Jane eventually sees Michael. She remembers Michael. And our story begins.
This is a quick and bubbly read that deals with a few "what ifs" but completely neglects the "how."
Except that part didn't happen.
Twenty-some years later, Jane is a successful writer and her life should be great. Except, she works for her overbearing mother and has a manipulative dolt for a boyfriend. She is now your 33 year old chick lit heroine.
Michael is living in New York, in between imaginary friend "jobs." He sees Jane. He remembers Jane. Jane eventually sees Michael. She remembers Michael. And our story begins.
This is a quick and bubbly read that deals with a few "what ifs" but completely neglects the "how."
stepf7's review against another edition
5.0
A great romantic read. I'm a sap for a good love story and this was what I thought a good love story.
quillandkindle's review against another edition
3.0
Being a romantic at heart, I really can't help falling in love with this book. Michael was an imaginary friend who befriended a young girl named Jane. They had this date on every Sundays at St. Regis Hotel where Jane would luxuriate her favourite hot fudge and coffee ice cream sundae while talking with Michael just about everything under the sun. Michael always acted like Jane's personal angel, invisible babysitter and without doubt, the very best kind of friend a person could have.
However, an imaginary friend didn't come to stay, hence someway, somehow, Michael would have to leave Jane. On the night the young girl turned 9 years old, Michael left with a promise that she would not remember even a piece of his existence. Nevertheless, he was wrong as at the age of 32, the image of Michael was still vivid in Jane's eyes. So when out of sudden, they meet again - 23 years later - neither of them could really understand what's happening. To Jane, this was the happiest day of her life, but to Michael, he was confused as to what purpose was he being sent there? Was he supposed to take care of Jane again? Or was there someone else that he needed to keep his keen eyes onto?
I love just about everything in this novel except for its length, which I found too short. I liked both of its main characters very much especially the ways they show how much they care for each other and how heartwarming things to feel like whenever they are together. Michael's affectionate trait towards anyone that he cared about tug at my heartstring and he certainly didn't fail to make me smile throughout the book with his childish jokes and behaviours. To those looking for quick, romantic escape, this surely is a book for you. It may also be enjoyed by the fan of "If You Could See Me Now by Cecelia Ahern".
Favourite Quote:
"Love means you can never be apart" - Jane Margaux
However, an imaginary friend didn't come to stay, hence someway, somehow, Michael would have to leave Jane. On the night the young girl turned 9 years old, Michael left with a promise that she would not remember even a piece of his existence. Nevertheless, he was wrong as at the age of 32, the image of Michael was still vivid in Jane's eyes. So when out of sudden, they meet again - 23 years later - neither of them could really understand what's happening. To Jane, this was the happiest day of her life, but to Michael, he was confused as to what purpose was he being sent there? Was he supposed to take care of Jane again? Or was there someone else that he needed to keep his keen eyes onto?
I love just about everything in this novel except for its length, which I found too short. I liked both of its main characters very much especially the ways they show how much they care for each other and how heartwarming things to feel like whenever they are together. Michael's affectionate trait towards anyone that he cared about tug at my heartstring and he certainly didn't fail to make me smile throughout the book with his childish jokes and behaviours. To those looking for quick, romantic escape, this surely is a book for you. It may also be enjoyed by the fan of "If You Could See Me Now by Cecelia Ahern".
Favourite Quote:
"Love means you can never be apart" - Jane Margaux
lesreadintoit's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book is so sweet. It's witty, hopeful, and has lovely characters.