Love, Rosie by Cecelia Ahern is a charming story about two childhood friends, Alex and Rosie.

At first, it seems like they are meant to be together, but fate has other plans. The book takes us through their lives, with all its twists and turns.

The first two parts of the book are filled with lovely moments as the pair grows up and discovers the real world. It shows that we can never be too sure of our path in life, which is an important lesson.

However, from part three onwards, the book starts to lose some of its charm. The pacing slows down, the letters become longer and more boring, and the characters seem to lose their distinctiveness.

Despite these flaws, there are still some things to like about the book. The writing can be realistic and the banter between the characters is often entertaining. The ending is also very cute and satisfying.

Overall, Love, Rosie may not be a perfect book, but it has its moments. If you're looking for a light-hearted read with a bit of drama and romance, it might be worth checking out. 3.4 stars

So sweet!

For some reason, it kind of reminded me of The Notebook.

Now that I've finally read the book, it is time to watch the movie!

The story in the book was truly enchanting, filled with tender moments and a love that seemed to transcend time.

As I was reading, I could vividly picture the scenes in my mind, imagining the beautiful landscapes and the passionate interactions between the characters.

It made me eager to see how the movie would bring these elements to life on the big screen.

I'm sure the movie will add another layer of magic to this already wonderful story.

I can't wait to immerse myself in the world of The Notebook once again, this time through the medium of film.

It's going to be an unforgettable experience, I just know it!

My normal procedure when it comes to watching movies is to read the book first, provided that the movie is based on a book. So, I began reading and immediately noticed that the story narration was strikingly different. I continued reading, hoping that it would change at some point. However, to my disappointment, it didn't.

The most irritating aspect was indeed the story narration. The use of e-mails and instant messages frustrated me right from the start. It felt disjointed and made it difficult for me to fully engage with the story.

Throughout the entire story, I had just one wish: that the characters would be together at the end. Unfortunately, I couldn't tolerate the pacing and the timeline of the story. It seemed to drag on at times and felt a bit haphazard.

I truly hope that the movie will be better than the story. Maybe the filmmakers will be able to bring the characters to life in a more engaging and satisfying way. And I really, really hope that the characters will meet each other within a shorter timeline of their lives. That would make the story so much more believable and enjoyable.

I'm extremely glad that I made the decision to read this book! I'm completely in love with "Love, Rosie" to the extent that I could watch the movie and read this book countless times without getting the slightest hint of boredom.

However, I must admit that the movie was far superior to the book.




I don't know what it is about childhood friends evolving into lovers that I really enjoy. It's just so incredibly adorable. And what could be better than falling in love with your best friend who knows everything about you, doesn't judge you, was always there for you even in the toughest of times, defends you in front of others even when they know you're wrong, and tells you the truth and always encourages you to aim high because they believe in you.

You keep me strong when I don't feel like it



I truly love this book, despite its flaws (minor ones that I obviously won't mention because when you love something so much, its flaws don't matter).

I highly recommend that everyone read this lovely, wonderful, amazing, outstanding novel because it surely teaches you a great deal more than just a thing or two about life, love, and most importantly, the true meaning of friendship. As you all probably know, it's difficult to find honest, faithful friends these days, but when you do, you must hold on to them tightly, leaving a mark that resembles "it wasn't easy finding each other, but we did, and we stuck through everything together, so WORLD F OFF!"


I'm delighted that "Alex was played by Sam Claflin " and "Rosie was played by Lily Collins ". They are both amazing actors and have played their roles perfectly!





The way they look at each other is enough to make you understand and truly believe that true love exists and that you will surely get "YOUR HAPPILY EVER AFTER", although it might take some time, like maybe 50 years or so, lol.



And please, when you feel that silence like the one that occurred between Rosie and Alex, promise me you'll talk about it...... PROMISE!!! It's the silence that speaks the loudest in our souls. It's worth fighting for more, worth waiting a lifetime for!


"Oh you know.... you wait and wait for years for him until you finally give up and move on with your life. You eventually decide to marry Greg and weeks later, Alex splits up with Sally. You know, you two have the worst timing ever.... When will you ever learn to catch up with each other?"

Bad timing really sucks. It was truly painful for me to read about them secretly falling in love with each other without the other knowing, and then things happen and life forces other people into their lives, making the choice for them. This is what really sums up the entire story - "BAD TIMING".





I don't want to overlook the role of Ruby. She was a wonderful friend to Rosie when Alex couldn't be there at times, like when she had feelings for him but didn't have the courage to tell him. And I must say that her supportive family played a significant role in her ultimate success. Yes, she might have had a difficult life at first, but if it weren't for them, her life would have been even worse (if that's even possible).




My dear Rosie,
Today I love you more than ever, tomorrow I will love you even more. I need you more than ever; I want you more than ever. I'm a man of fifty years of age coming to you, feeling like a teenager in love, asking you to give me a chance and love me back.

Rosie Dunne I love you with all my heart, I have always loved you even when I was seven years old....




" It was him. Finally it was him. The man that had written the final letter she had read that morning, begging her for an answer."





Things I've learned from this wonderful Novel:
1. NEVER wait to say what's in your heart.
2. Try to build a healthy, loving friendship like Alex and Rosie. You won't always find that, but when you do, cherish it.
3. Don't be ashamed of what life has given you. Always walk with your head held high because you've been through a battle and you've survived.
4. It's okay to feel devastated and sad sometimes because that means you're actually trying. Life doesn't come with an instruction manual!
5. Sometimes second chances are like giving a bullet to the person holding a gun. Be careful who you give your second chances to; they shouldn't be too many.
6. No matter how far apart you and your loved ones are (friend, lover, or family...), true love will always be the thing that keeps you close. Hold on to it tightly.

I could go on forever, but let's leave the rest for you all to discover!


After all, soulmates always end up together

“True love is finding your soulmate in your best friend”
----Faye Hall, an Australian author

Indeed, this quote holds great truth. If only we could all have a soulmate who is also our best friend. Cecelia Ahern, the international best-selling Irish author, presents a charming love story in her novel, Love, Rosie. It's about two childhood best friends, a girl and a boy. I wish I had read this book before The Year I Met You, which I believe is far better and her best creation to date. Love, Rosie has its shortcomings in characterization, which we'll discuss shortly. But first, let's look at the synopsis.

Synopsis:
Rosie and Alex are meant for each other, yet only they seem unaware. Best friends since childhood, their bond grows stronger daily until Alex learns his family is moving from Dublin to Boston. At 17, Rosie and Alex begin to see each other romantically. Devastated, they plan for Rosie to apply to colleges in the U.S. She gets into Boston University, and Alex into Harvard. Everything seems perfect until, on the eve of her departure, Rosie discovers she's pregnant by a rebound guy. Her dreams of college, Alex, and a glamorous career are shattered. She stays in Dublin to be a single mother, while Alex pursues a medical career and a new love in Boston. However, destiny has a funny way of working. Through a series of e-mails, letters, notes, and missed opportunities, Alex and Rosie realize fate isn't done with them.

To be honest, I watched the movie, and it wasn't that great. It didn't do justice to the book or the plot. PS: Watch it only if you're a big fan of Lilly Collins. She embodies the character of Rosie perfectly. I wasn't a fan of Sam Claflin as Alex. He didn't capture the innocent moments well. The storyline was similar to the book, but many important scenes were missing.

Now, let's talk about the story. I don't know why Ahern's storytelling is always so flawless, like a movie playing out before our eyes. The plot is sweet, showing young love maturing into adult love. Ahern teaches us that love has no age. The childhood friendship between Alex and Rosie is vividly depicted, and how Rosie's love for Alex deepens is beautiful. However, the characterization could have been stronger. Rosie and Alex both grow up, but Ahern keeps them in a cycle of misfortune for over a decade. At times, it felt boring with the same events repeating. Maybe this was to make it a sad story. The emotional content is powerful, as the author describes heart-breaking events with love and depth, pulling us into the sadness. The climax made me feel better about the story, and I ultimately fell in love with Rosie and Alex's tragic tale.

Do watch the movie if you're a fan of Lilly Collins and Cecilia Ahern.
Verdict: Sad stories are needed to balance our happiness, and Love, Rosie fits that category perfectly.

From: Nikka
To: Alex Stewart
Subject: What Took You So Long?!

Bro,

I know there's no need for you to read this because you've finally (!!!) come to your senses. Congratulations! You have her, and you're happy. But damn it, I wanna punch you right in the gut. You are such a coward. You're so stupid and you've wasted so many years. Now you're both 50 and it's too late to have a baby. She's in menopause! Damn it, Alex.

But don't worry, I don't hate you. I just expected better from you, smartypants. (Like not having Bethany pregnant and not marrying her and not letting Rosie wither in the corner of her apartment and not waiting until the both of you get too old...)

Whatever.

_________________________

From: Nikka
To: Rosie Dunne
Subject: World's Strongest Woman

Rosie, my dear Rosie.

I thought I should write you a letter since this is the easiest way to reach you. First of all, I would like to congratulate you on your success. You are such a clever woman! I knew you had it in you.

My friend, you finally have Alex! Your best friend Alex. The one who didn't invite you on his 10th birthday, the one who missed the debs, the one who wasted all those years thinking about that silence. You have him now. You're 50, flirty, and thriving! Lol.

I'm so so so happy for you.

Secondly, I'd like to thank you, Rosie. You are the strongest woman I know. You inspired me, and your story made me see things that I knew existed but took for granted. You made me want to be a better student, a better daughter, a better person. And every letter that you wrote and sent felt so real to me.

You never gave up, Rosie, even when the walls you tried hardest to build started falling apart, even when the going gets tough, even when the things you held closest slowly drifted away. You are selfless, smart, and strong. You are more than beautiful, Rosie, and I love you so much. You deserve Alex. You deserve the silence. You deserve to be happy.

So, she marries an ass and he marries bitches.

They both end up having random kids.

Does anyone else see a problem here?

I must admit that I did like the writing itself.

It had a certain charm that made me giggle.

However, when you really think about the situation described, it's quite concerning.

The choices these people made in their relationships seem rather haphazard and perhaps not well thought out.

Marrying someone just for the sake of it or being with the wrong kind of people can have significant consequences, especially when it comes to having children.

One wonders what kind of upbringing these random kids will have and how they will be affected by their parents' less than ideal choices.

It makes you stop and think about the importance of making wise decisions in our own lives and relationships.

3.5/5

"LOVE, ROSIE" had a profound impact on me, making me feel a strange sense of nostalgia for the future.

I typically avoid books that follow characters into their adult years, but this novel completely altered my perspective. For the majority of the story, Rosie is in her twenties and thirties, raising a child. The fast pacing made me acutely aware of how quickly time passes. Before you know it, years have flown by, and everything has changed, yet at the same time, some things remain the same. It really made me reflect deeply on life. It also emphasized the importance of maintaining relationships, even through small gestures like writing a postcard or sending a small gift. Life is short, and people can easily grow apart.

Even though the entire book is presented solely through IMs, emails, and letters, I could clearly envision Rosie's growth and transformation as a character. I understand that many people found her annoying, but I think she is a very relatable and "human" character. There's nothing particularly extraordinary about her, and that simplicity endeared her to me even more. Everything about this novel is quite ordinary and regular, yet I was still fully invested in all the relationships and characters. Towards the end, I was more interested in Rosie's character and life than in the central relationship of the novel.

As I mentioned earlier, the epistolary format is both interesting and different. In some ways, it enhanced my enjoyment of the book, but in others, it felt somewhat limiting. I cared about the characters, but I didn't feel an intense emotional connection. I was frustrated with the situation, but it wasn't as overwhelming as I had expected. Also, due to this format, there were a few parts that seemed a bit unnecessary and dragged on (just a little). And the pacing was a bit odd, although it was somewhat reasonable. We would jump from two years of no communication to fifty pages of non-stop IMs and letters in a single year. It was realistic in that regard, but also a bit disconcerting. (Side note: It also inspired me to start writing letters.)

Overall, I truly loved this novel! I was surprised by how engaged I became with the story, finishing it in just three days despite being quite busy in my real life. I do think it could have been a bit more in certain parts, but I still found it highly enjoyable and charming. I'm glad it made me view things from a different perspective, and now I'm off to watch the movie and perhaps pen some letters of my own.

Love,
Xan

Años y años pasaron, pero el amor prevaleció. The passage of time seemed to have no effect on the power of love. It endured through the ages, remaining as strong and vibrant as ever.

I solemnly swear that there were moments when I was on the verge of throwing the book out onto the street due to the great frustration I felt at the lack of communication regarding the protagonists' feelings. The story, however, was so good at the same time that the idea of stopping reading seemed inconceivable to me.

The author's portrayal of the characters and their complex emotions kept me hooked from beginning to end. Despite the challenges and misunderstandings they faced, their love continued to shine through. It was a beautiful and inspiring tale that left a lasting impression on me.

\\n  ** 3.5 - 4 "honestly, truly, completely" STARS **\\n







That was so cute! It was just what I had needed. You know, sometimes in the midst of all those dark and tense reads, you really need to squeeze in a light one. It's like a breath of fresh air. This book definitely filled that void for me. It was a delightful escape from the heavier stuff. I found myself smiling and enjoying the story from start to finish.


** ARC provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review **

A truly amazing book, one that has left me with a plethora of things to say. It's not just an ordinary read; it's a journey that takes you to different worlds and makes you experience a wide range of emotions. From the very first page, I was hooked, unable to put it down. The story was so captivating, filled with twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat. The characters were well-developed, each with their own unique personalities and backstories. I found myself completely invested in their lives, rooting for them and feeling their joys and sorrows. This book has not only entertained me but also made me think deeply about various aspects of life. It's a book that I will definitely recommend to others and one that I will cherish for a long time.

I was both frustrated and addicted to this book. Rosie and Alex had a deep love for each other, but they were constantly misaligned, both emotionally and physically. They were too stubborn to admit their feelings, which drove me crazy. I devoured the pages, whispering to myself that if the author didn't resolve their issues soon, I would go berserk. I don't want to spoil anything for you.

I thought it was charming that Rosie's daughter Katie had a relationship with a boy named Toby that paralleled Rosie and Alex's, but with a twist. Katie was able to pursue her dreams, while Rosie faced countless rejections. It was truly sad because Rosie was such a wonderful person, full of vitality, love, and humor.

The secondary characters were also a delight, especially Stephanie (Rosie's sister) and Toby. Some parts of the book were heartbreaking, while others were hilarious, but it all came together in a beautiful way that made my heart soar.

Overall, I adored this book and highly recommend it to anyone who loves chick lit and romantic comedies. It's a charming and engaging read that will leave you with a smile on your face and a warm feeling in your heart.