The author, through this enjoyable and fantastic story, conveys significant messages that stay within you without burdening you. Her book is an awareness of what is valuable in our lives.

The author approaches a sensitive theme. Her heroine, a girl with a strong but very complex personality, takes on difficult cases of disappearance, giving a last hope to their families. The time she spends with them and all that she learns about those who are lost gives her the motivation to continue searching for them. The author pays particular attention to those who are left behind. They are the people who suffer silently and who, no matter how many years pass, will always have a void within them.

Through her descriptive writing, a paradisiacal place comes to life, where people and objects arrive in a magical way. Although most have built their lives in this place, no one has ever forgotten where they came from. No matter how much time has passed, they have never stopped longing for their own people and also hoping that at some point they will return.

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I read "P.S. I love you" by Cecelia Ahern some time ago. Although I didn't have a great affection for the writing style, I truly loved the book. So, when I came across this particular book during a sale, I thought I'd give this author another opportunity and see if our literary connection would improve. Regrettably, I didn't enjoy this book as much as I had hoped. I did like the writing style in this one, but unfortunately, the plot was way too slow for my taste.

Sandy Shortt becomes completely obsessed with lost things when, at the tender age of 10, her neighbor and classmate mysteriously disappears. Sandy struggles immensely to come to terms with the concept of loss and how things can vanish suddenly. As she grows into an adult, she joins the Gardai, the force that searches for missing people. She becomes so fixated on these cases that she finds it extremely difficult to let go. Consequently, she decides to open a missing persons agency of her own. After years of pondering where all the missing socks, things, and people end up, Sandy unexpectedly lands in a place that exists in a completely different dimension.

Have you ever wondered where all your missing items go? One moment they're right there, and the next, they're gone. Sandy finds herself in such a place, a Place Called Here, where all the missing people are. Even all the missing things are present. It's a place where you can enter but can't get out of. It's an entirely new world where all the missing people have carved out a life for themselves. They have their own towns where missing individuals from all over the world reside.

Although I liked the concept of the book, after approximately 100 pages, I began to question where the story was headed. The narrative wasn't progressing as swiftly as I would have liked, and to be honest, I got bored after a certain point and simply wanted the book to conclude or reach a resolution.

The positive aspect of it was how the author adeptly handled the state of people who are missing or those whose loved ones are missing. She captured their emotions remarkably well. There was something about this book that compelled me to keep reading despite being a bit bored by it. I think many people might find this book appealing; it just wasn't the right fit for me.

Have you ever found yourself wondering about the fate of all those personal objects that you've lost and have never been able to locate again?

And what about those countless missing people whose stories we see in the news but who never seem to resurface?

Well, Ahern offers an interesting suggestion regarding where they might all be.

The story in question involves a production of The Wizard of Oz. In my view, this book can be considered a kind of variation or adaptation of that well-known tale.

It's truly a captivating and engaging read that keeps you hooked from start to finish.

The way Ahern weaves together the elements of lost objects and missing people with the backdrop of The Wizard of Oz is both creative and thought-provoking.

It makes you stop and consider the possibilities of where things and people might go when they seemingly disappear without a trace.

This book is definitely one that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique and compelling story.

3.5 stars rounded up

Don't misunderstand me. I have been a fan of Cecelia Ahern's books since my childhood. However, this particular one failed to evoke the same sense of magic and wonder in me as it did when I was younger!

To begin with, I truly adored the concept of a place where lost things end up! It offers me a certain degree of comfort regarding the things I have lost throughout my life, imagining that they are happy in a new location!

Nevertheless, the romantic interest in the story made me feel rather uncomfortable! She was being groomed by her psychologist, and this aspect is literally never addressed!诚然，在英国，同意年龄是16岁，但当涉及到教师或处于权力地位的年长者时，这就有点令人反感了！当我第一次读这本书时，我自己才16岁，还傻傻地暗恋我的老师，所以我觉得这很浪漫和甜蜜，但到了35岁，我却觉得这很恶心！

You do sometimes feel like catching them and throwing them back to where they came from.

Our memories are the only contact we have. We can hug, kiss, laugh, and cry with them over and over again in our minds. They’re very precious things to have.

Where do lost things go??? - to a place called Here!

only lost things?? - uhu not just things but smells, sounds and people!

As usual, Cecelia Ahern has worked her magic in this book. I would want to give it 3.5 only because I read "The time of my life" and "The gift" before I read this.

Great book! I'll miss it!

This story takes us on a journey of discovery about the things we lose and the places they might go. It makes us think about how important our memories are and how they can shape our lives. Cecelia Ahern's writing is as enchanting as ever, and she manages to create a world that is both magical and relatable.

Although I rated this book 3.5, it is still a great read. It has its own charm and uniqueness that sets it apart from other books. I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good story with a touch of magic and a lot of heart.

I'll definitely be thinking about this book for a long time to come, and I'm sure it will stay with me as one of my favorite reads.

This was truly amazing. It was a moment that took my breath away and filled my heart with an indescribable emotion.

As I witnessed this extraordinary event, tears welled up in my eyes. I couldn't hold them back.

The beauty and wonder of it all were simply overwhelming. It was like a dream come true.

I felt so grateful to have been a part of it.

This experience will stay with me forever, a precious memory that I will cherish.

Even now, as I think about it, I can't help but cry again.

It was that powerful, that moving.

I read this years ago, and it was actually my very first Cecelia Ahern novel.

This should have served as a significant warning to me regarding how sometimes her books can be rather pointless, and this one is no exception.

I vividly remember that the story was about random things that continuously kept disappearing. It was incredibly boring, with not much action taking place. It was kind of like a sock mysteriously going missing in the washing machine.

Ooo... how mysterious it was supposed to be.

Something Missing


Have you ever stopped and wondered about the mystery of where all those missing socks disappear to? But perhaps an even more profound question is: what actually happens to missing people?


As a child, Sandy Shortt had an intense obsession with finding things that were missing. This childhood fixation carried over into her adult life and she turned it into her vocation, devoting herself to the search for missing people. However, fate takes a strange turn when she herself goes missing. To her astonishment, she discovers that she has entered a parallel universe, a place where all the missing things and people end up. I found this concept to be quite fascinating. It was like a whimsical fairytale that captured my imagination. But unfortunately, as much as I wanted to love this story completely, I couldn't help but feel that there was something 'missing' from it too. Maybe it was a deeper exploration of the emotions and experiences of the characters in this strange parallel world. Or perhaps it was a more detailed explanation of how this universe functioned. Nevertheless, despite this slight drawback, the overall idea still managed to intrigue and engage me.

Oh...

I find this book is extremely distinct from any other books I'd ever read!

I like it very much.

However, I feel sorry for the man who had lost his brother.

And because he has a girlfriend who throughout the novel is constantly sleeping!

Ugh...

And I hate the doctor because he has no manners at all towards the man.

I can't accept his reason for not worrying about Sandy.

When people go missing, you have to worry!!

So, I gave this book 4 stars out of 5.

This book really has its own unique charm. The story is full of twists and turns, which keeps me engaged from beginning to end. The characters are vividly portrayed, and I can easily empathize with their emotions and experiences. Although there are some aspects that I don't quite agree with, overall, it's a great read.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves reading novels.

Harus kuakui, menyelesaikan buku ini butuh perjuangan. Aku mengenal tulisan Cecelia Ahern pada beberapa buku yang sudah kubaca. Ciri khasnya dengan narasi super panjang dan mendetail cukup menggangguku saat membaca buku ini. Apalagi, terjemahannya yang kurang luwes membuatku berpikir ekstra untuk mencerna beberapa bagian dalam buku ini. Masalahnya, kalau tidak disimak dengan baik, ada saja bagian-bagian penting yang terlewat. Jadi, aku merasa perlu bertepuk tangan saat berhasil menyelesaikan buku ini.

Lantas, apa yang membuatku menyematkan bintang empat pada buku ini? Entahlah. Mungkin karena tulisan Mbak Ahern memiliki magnet yang mengikatku untuk menyelesaikannya, mencari akhir bagi tokoh-tokoh dalam buku ini. Meskipun, jujur saja, ada beberapa bagian yang masih membuatku bertanya-tanya, meskipun secara keseluruhan aku puas dengan buku ini.

Seperti halnya buku Cecelia Ahern lainnya (yang sudah kubaca), buku ini memiliki premis dan eksekusi yang tak biasa. Pada beberapa bagian mengingatkanku dengan The Five People You Meet in Heaven-nya Mitch Albom. Meskipun, cerita dalam buku ini sama sekali tidak mirip dengan novel Pak Albom itu. A Place Called Here menceritakan tentang seorang wanita bernama Sandy Shortt—yang tidak pendek, wanita yang memiliki obsesi pada benda-benda hilang. Diawali dengan persinggungannya pada tetangga sekaligus teman sekolahnya yang hilang saat dirinya sepuluh tahun, obsesi itu semakin mengakar, mengubah dirinya dan jalan hidupnya, hingga pada satu titik dia menyadari bahwa obsesi mencari benda-benda dan orang-orang hilang itu merusak dirinya. Saat itu Sandy hilang, bertemu dengan kehidupan di mana dia menemukan semua benda-benda hilangnya berada. Besar harapannya, bahwa dirinya yang selama ini sering menghilang dari kehidupan orang-orang terdekatnya, ingin ditemukan.

Jack (lupa nama belakangnya) kehilangan Donal, adik lelakinya. Dengan bantuan agen pencarian orang hilang tempat Sandy bekerja, dia merencanakan pertemuan dengan wanita itu. Malang baginya, saat pertemuan tiba, Sandy tidak muncul. Dan karena dia begitu terobsesi untuk menemukan adiknya, segala cara dilakukan untuk bisa menemukan Sandy. Dengan harapan, kemunculan Sandy bisa membawanya pada kepastian tentang nasib adiknya.

Kalau kamu membaca buku Mbak Ahern yang The Year I Key You, kamu akan menemukan pola hubungan yang sama mengenai kedua tokoh utama di buku ini. Membuatku berpikir bahwa tidak selamanya kedua tokoh utama dalam sebuah cerita terlibat hubungan romansa.

Sebagai penutup, kutuliskan kutipan yang kusuka dari buku ini:
"Kadang-kadang barang-barang dan orang-orang pergi, begitu saja. Jangan hancurkan dirimu mencoba mencari tahu tempatnya."

This book, "A Place Called Here" by Cecelia Ahern, is a captivating read despite its challenges. The detailed and often lengthy narrative, along with the less-than-smooth translation, required extra effort from me. However, I was still drawn to finish it, perhaps due to the unique charm of Ahern's writing. The story of Sandy Shortt, with her obsession for lost things and people, is both engaging and thought-provoking. It shows how an obsession can consume a person's life and lead to unexpected consequences. Jack's search for his missing brother adds another layer of complexity to the plot. Overall, while there were some parts that left me with questions, I was satisfied with the book. It has a unique premise and execution that sets it apart from other novels. The quote at the end serves as a reminder that sometimes, we need to let go and not destroy ourselves in the pursuit of finding what is lost.

I would recommend this book to those who enjoy reading about complex characters and their emotional journeys. It may not be a light and easy read, but it is definitely worth the effort.

I couldn't finish it.

The premise seemed quite promising. It was about a certain place that contained missing people and missing things. However, I just couldn't get into it. I found myself completely uninterested in the characters.

Okay, they were missing someone. So what?

Okay, they were in the middle of nowhere and waiting to be found. Again, so what?

I think this could have been a very great book if the characters had been more multi-dimensional and had possessed some sort of uniqueness. I don't even like the name of the main character, Sandy Shortt. Yes, I know that might seem trivial, but I just couldn't relate to her at all. Even though I often lose things myself and desperately need to find them, I still couldn't connect with her.

And what was with the multiple points of view? Couldn't it have been sufficient to use only one point of view? I mean, I was already tired of listening to Sandy's whining, let alone having to endure the perspectives of Jack or whoever else they were. I don't actually mind multiple points of view in general, but the question is, would I care enough to learn more about each of the characters? If not, then why bother reading each of the different points of view?

I have another book by Cecilia Ahern called The Gift. I just hope that I'll like it as much as I did PS. I Love You, where the characters felt real and relatable.

I actually stopped reading this book half way through.

This is something I rarely do.

I'm not entirely sure if it's because I'm not feeling well or if it's due to the book itself.

But for some reason, I just couldn't bring myself to read any more.

Out of curiosity, I skipped to the final pages.

And lo and behold, the ending was exactly what I thought it would be.

Given that, I figured there was no point in reading another 150 pages.

It's a bit disappointing really, as I had high hopes for this book at the beginning.

Maybe it was just an off day for me, or perhaps the book didn't live up to my expectations.

Either way, I'm left with a sense of dissatisfaction.

I might give it another try at some point in the future, but for now, I'm moving on to something else.