PS, I Love You

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Summary: I couldn't put it down
Review: In 'P.S. I Love You', Holly is coping with the death of her husband, Gerry. From the flashbacks we read, they are a typical couple with the same little fights, annoyances, and happy events. After suffering from headaches, Gerry soon learns he has a brain tumor and unfortunately passes away as a result. Gerry and Holly had an ongoing joke that because Holly was a little dense when it came to certain things he would leave her a list in case anything happened to him. A few months after his death, her mother reminds Holly that she received an envelope for Holly entitled "The List". The List turns out to be a series of envelopes for different tasks and requests that Gerry wants her to carry out over several months. There are several envelopes, each labeled for a particular month, and for which she cannot open until midnight of the said month. For Holly, The List helps her reconnect and feel close to Gerry, but in the process it also helps her grieve and heal.

I loved this book, I really did. It's a fast read, and when it ended, I was actually sad. There were times I even found myself tearing up, I couldn't believe it. I truly loved all of the characters. Holly has a great group of people around her, from her eccentric family to her friends, particularly Sharon. If only I had such good friends (I know, I know, it's a book). At times Holly was a little snotty, but I suppose I can't expect her to be nice and congenial all the time considering the circumstances.

Quite a bit has been mentioned of the style of writing, i.e., young, amateurish, and at times, yes, the writing can be a little 'young' for lack of a better word. But those moments are few and far between, and if you look beyond that, this is a truly wonderful book detailing a woman's struggle to move past the tragic loss of her husband and forge a new life for herself. I will say that I was surprised that the book ended a little differently than I expected (not in a bad way). I plan on keeping this book and re-reading it in the future, which shows just how much I loved this book.

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Summary: A wonderful new author!
Review: I first came across this book when I saw it highlighted in Cosmo one month. So the next time I was in the library, I snatched it up off the shelf.
I love the way this book takes such an honest look into a woman's life. And not just a woman, a YOUNG woman. There are pop culture references in this book that young women can appreciate, as well as true emotions that anyone could relate to. And the story of how Holly goes through her mourning period is just brilliant. I am still wowed that someone so young (only 22!!) wrote such a deep and insightful story about the life of a young widow.
I would reccomend this book to just about anyone. And not just women, either, because I really think that men could get something out of it, too.

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Summary: I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!!
Review: Hard to believe the neg reviews. This book is awesome! I am not even done yet, but I've gotten on the web to find the author's website to see what else she's done. I think you can really feel all the emotions and experiences of the characters. It's sad, hilarious, romantic, and hopeful all in one. It has had me laughing out, and crying quietly. I have already recommended it to my friends and family. Darn good book!

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Summary: A book if you enjoy reading other people's journals...
Review: Unfortunately this book did not meet my requirements of a proper novel. The writing is elementary, characters undeveloped and not interesting. Perhaps the novelist will mature with experience.

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Summary: absolutely brilliant!!
Review: i could not put this book down nor did i want it to end! a true love story!!!

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Summary: One of my favorite books of 2004!
Review: I bought this as a book on tape and found myself going on errands all over town just to listen to it! I suggest any married person (or those in a long term relationship) read this book - it will make you see and love your spouse in a whole new way. Hope they make a movie!