Reviews

Ps, I Love You by Cecelia Ahern

saloniporwal's review against another edition

5.0

This was a lovely book. I listened to it as an audiobook, and the experience was delightful. The concept was novel and didn't disappoint. Each letter of Gerry's allows Holly to let go of him and get a grip on herself. The side characters were amazing too. Sharon and Denise are Holly's best friends, and the way they support her throughout was heartwarming. I did feel that points in the plot were slow, boring, and unnecessary, but I loved the book. What I loved even more than the friendships, was the family. All Holly's siblings and her parents had unique, distinct personalities, and they all help change Holly. I found it to be the complete opposite of Lucy from The Time of My Life, a Cecelia Ahern creation. I also admire the way Ahern tackled a subject like death with such ease and honesty. Towards the end, we see a mature and independent Holly, able to deal with awkward conversations about her lost love. I think everyone who has lost someone, or is about to should read this. And even if you aren't in this situation, feel free to give this a read.

P.S.- I read this book a few months after my first personal loss and I didn't know how to feel. Then I found this audiobook, and it felt so much better. Like having a friend who you can relate to in some ways, but mostly, they're just the complete opposite. Thank you so much Cecelia Ahern for this precious read.

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sejacobson14's review against another edition

3.0

I picked this up anticipating the movie (I "heart" Gerard Butler!). The book is quirky, cute, and funny and a pleasure to read.

bookworm_313's review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

rockchickchickyrock's review against another edition

5.0

The book is always better

I've been meaning to read this for a few years now but never got round to it. Seen the movie umpteen times but I finally read this and it was so so so much better than the movie. I never understand why they change things in movies but to change so much. Read this before if you never have and have never seen the movie.

optimist_ic's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

I did make me tear up a little towards the end, nevertheless I didn't feel it dense or really pressing down on my emotions especially with the fun writing. It made me laugh more if not otherwise. It did get the point across. It's comforting and reassuring in some weird way to know human emotions are complicated and there isn't always a right or wrong in every situation and that's life, at the end you get  through it stronger all the same.

ktxx22's review against another edition

3.0

Been wanting to read this for ages… and while the experience of reading was enjoyable… the movie was more entertaining.

beaksmeep's review against another edition

4.0

Honestly prefer the movie instead.

rachf_77's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

crikhopit's review against another edition

2.0

I really, really wanted to like this book. I love the movie - as cheesy as it may be - and honestly, when a movie stars Gerard, how can it not be wonderful? But the book was ridiculous. Problems were too easily solved (Holly needs a job? Boom! An ad agency hires her. Sister misses her boyfriend? Here he is from Australia! Doesn't love her new friend Daniel despite the fact that he's perfect and is desperately in love with her? It's ok, he'll get back together with his witch of an ex-girlfriend.), characters were inconsistent (her brother is a tool, no, wait, he's funny, no, wait, he's a boring jerk again...no, now he's supportive...), and Gerry's playfulness from the movie is hard to find in awkwardly written flashbacks. The misuse of commas was hard to ignore as well.

Stick with Gerard...you'll be better off.

ranam's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

"How would you ever know happiness if you never experienced downs. "😭