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chroniclesofabookmum's review
5.0
It has taken me so long to write this review, I just could not put into words how much this book meant to me. Every time I tried to write something I just could not do it justice. I still don't even know what to say about this book, I am completely lost for words. Many books have made me tear up, however until reading this book I had never burst into floods of tears. My husband thought there was something seriously wrong with me. Honestly, Postscript punched at my heart several times.
I'll be honest, when I first saw that this was coming out I was very apprehensive. I loved PS I Love You as a teenager, i've read the book and watched the film so many times. I just didn't think a book could live up to that for me, I honestly thought that this was a money making scheme which would ruin the whole concept for me. Wow, I was wrong. Completely wrong. In fact I actually prefer Postscript to PS I Love You. It was my favourite read in October and I think it may end up being in my top ten books of the year, if not number one.
I loved Holly's relationship with Gabriel, I really enjoyed seeing her move on and send the message to people that it is okay. It made me laugh that they met at a chicken wing stand, why couldn't I have met my husband in that way. You definitely know you've got a keeper if you he enjoys chicken wings. Now I want chicken wings .. really want chicken wings. I also liked the way Cecelia addressed the fact that Gerry previously had "given permission" for Holly to move on when he died. Holly is such a strong and independent woman and highlights the fact she didn't need Gerry's permission and that her choice to move on was her own. This made me feel really liberated as a female.
All the characters involved in the PS, I Love You Club really pulled at my heartstrings. Especially Ginika. Oh god, her storyline broke my heart. I cried and cried, I felt so attached to her. I love how Holly taught her how to write so that she could write a final letter to her young daughter. I also love how the storyline with Denise tied in perfectly with Ginika's. It was all just so perfect considering the circumstances.
It was really strange reading this book as an adult. I felt like I had a strong emotional connection to the story. I am newly married so I think it resonated with me far more now compared to when I was 16.
THE ENDING. Two parts of this ending had me in absolute tears. Gerry's final letter to Holly was perfect, I love how we got one final instalment from Gerry which is something that I did not expect. Just when I thought I was getting over the heartbreak of reading this letter I then meet Jack. JACK. His poor new wife. Oh god. That was it, as soon as I read this I just could not pull myself together. What an absolutely brilliant book.
I'll be honest, when I first saw that this was coming out I was very apprehensive. I loved PS I Love You as a teenager, i've read the book and watched the film so many times. I just didn't think a book could live up to that for me, I honestly thought that this was a money making scheme which would ruin the whole concept for me. Wow, I was wrong. Completely wrong. In fact I actually prefer Postscript to PS I Love You. It was my favourite read in October and I think it may end up being in my top ten books of the year, if not number one.
I loved Holly's relationship with Gabriel, I really enjoyed seeing her move on and send the message to people that it is okay. It made me laugh that they met at a chicken wing stand, why couldn't I have met my husband in that way. You definitely know you've got a keeper if you he enjoys chicken wings. Now I want chicken wings .. really want chicken wings. I also liked the way Cecelia addressed the fact that Gerry previously had "given permission" for Holly to move on when he died. Holly is such a strong and independent woman and highlights the fact she didn't need Gerry's permission and that her choice to move on was her own. This made me feel really liberated as a female.
All the characters involved in the PS, I Love You Club really pulled at my heartstrings. Especially Ginika. Oh god, her storyline broke my heart. I cried and cried, I felt so attached to her. I love how Holly taught her how to write so that she could write a final letter to her young daughter. I also love how the storyline with Denise tied in perfectly with Ginika's. It was all just so perfect considering the circumstances.
It was really strange reading this book as an adult. I felt like I had a strong emotional connection to the story. I am newly married so I think it resonated with me far more now compared to when I was 16.
THE ENDING. Two parts of this ending had me in absolute tears. Gerry's final letter to Holly was perfect, I love how we got one final instalment from Gerry which is something that I did not expect. Just when I thought I was getting over the heartbreak of reading this letter I then meet Jack. JACK. His poor new wife. Oh god. That was it, as soon as I read this I just could not pull myself together. What an absolutely brilliant book.
bethaniekay's review
4.0
P.S., I Love You is one of my all-time favorite books, so I was thrilled to learn of this sequel.
I've always enjoyed Ahern's writing (even when she was just starting as a novelist), and this book is no exception. Her writing style makes reading her stories effortless and enjoyable.
Jumping back into the lives of many of the characters from the original novel was very easy, and I enjoyed catching up with them at this new point in their life, and seeing how they've grown. The synopsis makes it seem like this book would be sad (and some parts were). But it was also encouraging to see how Holly learns and grows through the new challenges, and heartwarming to experience the kindness and caring shown throughout the novel.
It was a bonus that we got to see a bit of Gerry again, through some new flashbacks and stories.
Definitely a worthwhile sequel, which I'll be recommending to others who enjoyed the original novel.
I've always enjoyed Ahern's writing (even when she was just starting as a novelist), and this book is no exception. Her writing style makes reading her stories effortless and enjoyable.
Jumping back into the lives of many of the characters from the original novel was very easy, and I enjoyed catching up with them at this new point in their life, and seeing how they've grown. The synopsis makes it seem like this book would be sad (and some parts were). But it was also encouraging to see how Holly learns and grows through the new challenges, and heartwarming to experience the kindness and caring shown throughout the novel.
It was a bonus that we got to see a bit of Gerry again, through some new flashbacks and stories.
Definitely a worthwhile sequel, which I'll be recommending to others who enjoyed the original novel.
chicksroguesandscandals's review against another edition
3.0
I loved PS, I Love You, so I was super excited to hear that there was going to be a sequel to one of my favourite tear-jerkers. But, I hate to admit it, but Postscript didn't work for me. I don't think it has the same emotional appeal as the previous book did. I was blubbering away and willing for a happy ending as I was with PS, I Love You.
Cecelia Ahern is one of the best authors of heartbreaking novels, she is in a league of her own, but this doesn't have that same magic to it that we are used to.
But, saying that if you haven't read PS, I Love You then this would be a wonderful and heartfelt book to read, but I think I have been ruined because of how much I loved that book..
Cecelia Ahern is one of the best authors of heartbreaking novels, she is in a league of her own, but this doesn't have that same magic to it that we are used to.
But, saying that if you haven't read PS, I Love You then this would be a wonderful and heartfelt book to read, but I think I have been ruined because of how much I loved that book..
genthebookworm's review against another edition
5.0
Postscript starts off with a refresher of sorts with her readers in the most 2020 way possible, sharing her story on her sister's podcast show! This was the perfect way to "catch up" anyone who read this book years ago or fill a new reader in with the overall story of PS, I Love You. While this is a sequel and I would also recommend reading both for the full experience, this allows someone to read Postscript as a standalone which I can appreciate.
Postscript ended up being just a delightful follow up for me and I loved being reunited with Holly and also getting to know some new character's stories. Once again Ahern explores grief and loss and also the connections that can help guide us when we feel lost.
Ahern writes with grace, humor and an amazing amount of insight. I appreciated the initial resistance Holly feels in this storyline as it showed the many layers there are of connecting with past grief.
I love books that make me feel and Postscript has the perfect amount of complexities and emotions while also being a completely enjoyable book to get lost in. It was an easy story to read but also one that will stay with me for a long time. I don't often say this but this is a sequel I highly recommend!
Postscript ended up being just a delightful follow up for me and I loved being reunited with Holly and also getting to know some new character's stories. Once again Ahern explores grief and loss and also the connections that can help guide us when we feel lost.
Ahern writes with grace, humor and an amazing amount of insight. I appreciated the initial resistance Holly feels in this storyline as it showed the many layers there are of connecting with past grief.
I love books that make me feel and Postscript has the perfect amount of complexities and emotions while also being a completely enjoyable book to get lost in. It was an easy story to read but also one that will stay with me for a long time. I don't often say this but this is a sequel I highly recommend!
kbarenthaler's review against another edition
4.0
Great follow up to “PS I Love You” that fans definitely need to read. Holly and her friends are back and ready for more life changing, gut wrenching, and beautiful memories with those they’ve loved and lost along the way of life.
popcorrrrnn's review
5.0
Generally sequels are not as beautiful/funny or interesting depending on the genre but Postscript by Cecelia Ahern would take you back to the time you read her PS I Love You. It brings back the memories, the wound you have outgrown from & lots of tears too :)
And if there’s any book which I’m protective about, it most definitely is PS I Love You. So reading Postscript had me laugh and cry together again with Ciara, Sharon, Declan, Jack and Denise. It felt like meeting your old friends after so many years, again. Gerry with his gorgeous smile and Holly with her warmth is back into my life leaving me in tears exactly like they both did years ago with PS I Love You.
This is like looking back but only to find the roots and the wings at the same time.
And if there’s any book which I’m protective about, it most definitely is PS I Love You. So reading Postscript had me laugh and cry together again with Ciara, Sharon, Declan, Jack and Denise. It felt like meeting your old friends after so many years, again. Gerry with his gorgeous smile and Holly with her warmth is back into my life leaving me in tears exactly like they both did years ago with PS I Love You.
This is like looking back but only to find the roots and the wings at the same time.
comefromaway's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Unnecessary sequel!
It did make me tear up a few times nearer the end but honestly I just feel very meh about it.
It did make me tear up a few times nearer the end but honestly I just feel very meh about it.
bpacker22's review against another edition
2.0
I used to think my biggest pet peeve in life was people calling Tower Bridge, London bridge.
Turns out my new pet peeve is unnecessary sequels.
This book wasn't terrible, it just wasn't necessary. It spends most of the book destroying Holly and Gerry's relationship and kind of hinting that if he hadn't died they probably wouldn't be together still anyway "because people change and grow apart".
Sharon and Denise are barely in it and Gabriel is just kind of blah.
We will probably pretend like this book doesn't exist.
Turns out my new pet peeve is unnecessary sequels.
This book wasn't terrible, it just wasn't necessary. It spends most of the book destroying Holly and Gerry's relationship and kind of hinting that if he hadn't died they probably wouldn't be together still anyway "because people change and grow apart".
Sharon and Denise are barely in it and Gabriel is just kind of blah.
We will probably pretend like this book doesn't exist.
minnie_atur's review
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
mehvie's review against another edition
4.0
Memories can be very powerful. They can be the most blissful escape, and place to explore, because they summoned him again for me. But beware, they can be a prison too.
Seven years after Gerry's death, we catchup with Holly and how she's handled Gerry's passing. After hearing Holly's story, a group of terminally ill patients have been inspired to write letters to their loved ones after their passing. And getting Holly as their mentor and guide was no easy task ! Postscript, is a book which teaches you about grief, and how sometimes we do everything and anything to hold on to a loved one after they've passed.
Postscript was hands down so- so much better than P.s I Love You- it pulled on your heartstrings ! Comparing Ahern's other novels, the beginning was fast paced and got into the story immediately- even though there were some lull's in the story it eventually picked up.
I loved Holly's character, you could actually see her growth from the first book to this one. But sometimes I did feel a bit annoyed with her actions and the implications of her actions. For the supporting characters, my favorites was Ginika. Younger than Holly, Ginika had accumulated a lot of life experience helping Holly see the world and her loss from a different point of view. Ginika's brashness pushed Holly to feel and think about things which she was pushing away from. The other characters brought emotion and love to the story making Postscript feel wholesome. I also liked how we got to see glimpses of Holly and Gerry's childhood and how their love blossomed.
Throughout, the course of this book we learn that grieving has no time limit and that no one can tell you when to stop grieving a loved one. As life goes on, the living have to move on but no one has a right to put a time limit to it. Holly, while helping the members of the P.s I Love You Club learned that even though a loved one can plan a couple of years/months for you, so you don't feel lost; the loved one will never know how you've grown through the process of loss. They can't plan everything for you.
All in all, this was an emotional roller coaster !
P.s you do not have to read P.s I Love You to understand the plot of the second book !
Life has roots, and death, death grows them too.
Seven years after Gerry's death, we catchup with Holly and how she's handled Gerry's passing. After hearing Holly's story, a group of terminally ill patients have been inspired to write letters to their loved ones after their passing. And getting Holly as their mentor and guide was no easy task ! Postscript, is a book which teaches you about grief, and how sometimes we do everything and anything to hold on to a loved one after they've passed.
Postscript was hands down so- so much better than P.s I Love You- it pulled on your heartstrings ! Comparing Ahern's other novels, the beginning was fast paced and got into the story immediately- even though there were some lull's in the story it eventually picked up.
I loved Holly's character, you could actually see her growth from the first book to this one. But sometimes I did feel a bit annoyed with her actions and the implications of her actions. For the supporting characters, my favorites was Ginika. Younger than Holly, Ginika had accumulated a lot of life experience helping Holly see the world and her loss from a different point of view. Ginika's brashness pushed Holly to feel and think about things which she was pushing away from. The other characters brought emotion and love to the story making Postscript feel wholesome. I also liked how we got to see glimpses of Holly and Gerry's childhood and how their love blossomed.
Throughout, the course of this book we learn that grieving has no time limit and that no one can tell you when to stop grieving a loved one. As life goes on, the living have to move on but no one has a right to put a time limit to it. Holly, while helping the members of the P.s I Love You Club learned that even though a loved one can plan a couple of years/months for you, so you don't feel lost; the loved one will never know how you've grown through the process of loss. They can't plan everything for you.
All in all, this was an emotional roller coaster !
P.s you do not have to read P.s I Love You to understand the plot of the second book !
Life has roots, and death, death grows them too.