Reviews

Zwischen Himmel und Liebe by Cecelia Ahern

novelesque_life's review against another edition

1.0

RATING: 1.5 STARS
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[b:P.S. I Love You|1929407|P.S. I Love You|Cecelia Ahern|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1328190558s/1929407.jpg|2742631] is one of my favourite novels so I was excited to read more of Ahern's books, but I just could not like this book. This novel about an imaginary friend and an abandoned child sounded like it had real promise. Instead this story fell flat and I felt like the characters were not fully developed.

jaimimc's review against another edition

5.0

This has to be one of my all time favourite books, it's the book that made me continue reading all of Cecelia's other books. If you're looking for a romantic fairy tale book, this is definitely the book to read.

liliwld's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

jennjames's review against another edition

2.0

Weird book! Actually, only one weird concept, but it was a main part of the book. I think if that concept was taken out I would have enjoyed the book much more. I just couldn't get past the weirdness of it!

kleedc73's review against another edition

4.0

What I like about Cecelia Ahern's books is that she takes a relatively mundane, everyday-type occurrence and infuses it with magic and with explanations that you never contemplated. Here, that everyday thing is the existence of a child's imaginary friend (in A Place Called Here it was when everyday objects or people go missing). The concept is original and the characters are compelling. That said, the speed with which Elizabeth was able to make significant changes in her personal life and emotional outlook was a little farfetched, even with magical intervention. But I enjoyed the book and will look forward to reading more things from Cecelia Ahern.

thisfishlikestoread's review against another edition

Read this book few years ago and it has still stayed with me. Cecelia Ahern is not just another chick-lit author. You would agree, if you read her books.
Her books have heart, they explore the characters delicately and this did just that.
Her brilliant writing concocted a world for me to get lost in, that's the best thing an author can ever do for readers. I still remember how this book made me feel, it was simply magical.
What a marvellous, unique book.

Thank you Cecelia Ahern to bring Irish world to mainstream successfully !

karinrg's review against another edition

3.0

Cute premise but a bit clumsy, especially in the back and forth between 1st person and 3rd person. There were also too many loose ends that weren't tied up. Good try, but not as good as it could have been.

kellyldriver's review against another edition

4.0

“In her third novel, Ahern (P.S., I Love You and Love, Rosie) employs an imaginary best friend to breathe distinctiveness into an otherwise stereotypical Irish tale. Living in her own house in a small, posh Irish town, 35-year-old Elizabeth Egan is an uptight interior designer and adoptive mother to her six-year-old nephew, Luke, whose mother, Elizabeth's 23-year-old sister, Saoirse, prefers boozing to parenting. Saoirse's behavior reminds Elizabeth of a painful past-the alcoholic mother who abandoned the family, leaving Elizabeth to care for her baby sister and forgo her own childhood, and the emotionally distant, controlling father still waiting for his wife's return. Unlike the other women in her family, Elizabeth adheres to a fastidiously well-ordered existence-no mess, no complications, no love. But all that changes with the arrival of Ivan, a goofy and spontaneous man intent on infusing much-needed fun and tenderness into Elizabeth's frigid persona. The catch is no one can see this ageless man from the land of "Ekam Eveileb" save Elizabeth and her nephew. Through Ivan, Elizabeth becomes the woman she's always been too afraid to be. He helps her reclaim the childhood she never had and, most importantly, to forgive those who have let her down. “

I loved this book! I bought it on sale only because I saw that it took place in Ireland. I had no idea what it was about and thought that it would be your typical “chick lit” romantic farce. I was wrong.

The story was magical. The relationship between Luke and Ivan and then between Ivan and Elizabeth was so sweet and fun. It makes you realize what is important in life...not to take it so seriously.

I was so taken in by the characters and enjoyed witnessing a magical transformation in Elizabeth that I would love to make myself. I also found inspiration for raising my own daughter in the character of Ivan. I love his quote when people always said that Luke was “only six-years-old”. Ivan would retort, “there is nothing only about being six.” His wonder and sense of fun are something I want to give to my daughter. I only hope I will remember the lessons of this wonderful, magical story.

leariyani's review against another edition

3.0

Novel ini mengangkat tema teman khayalan. Unik, tapi kurang sesuai dengan penggambaran teman khayalan yang pernah aku alami. Di awal bab agak sedikit membosankan tapi mulai menarik dan bikin penasaran terutama ketika Elizabeth mulai bisa melihat Ivan. Kisah percintaannya juga tidak terlalu banyak, porsinya cukup. Dan agak terganggu dengan banyak typo di sana sini.

skand_prateek's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

4.75