One of the most beautiful love stories I have ever read. The subject is bittersweet and presents a love that surpasses any barrier, including the existential one. Gerry, Holly's husband, leaves her 10 letters before he dies for each of the following months of the year to help her get used to this loss and move on.

So, throughout the book, we follow Holly in the difficult moments she goes through after the death of her husband. In his letters, Gerry gives her step-by-step advice because he knows her best and knows how to help her get out of depression. I liked the extremely amusing exchange of dialogues and their story together. The way they complement each other touched me a great deal.

I was challenged by numerous emotions, not knowing when to laugh and when to cry, because everything is intertwined very beautifully. It goes without saying that I adored Gerry, he is an extraordinary man from whom we have a lot to learn, and the same can be said about Holly. Even though the story begins in a moment of suffering, we will observe how Holly's life changes and she will become a stronger person as a result.

I really liked the author's style, she manages to describe very well the states that the characters go through and I felt the pain of our protagonist as if it were my own. Another interesting thing to follow is the relationship between Holly and her mother, who to a certain extent understands her and tries to be by her side, although they have different views on life. Her friends are also by her side, who don't let her be alone in the house that reminds her of Gerry at every step.

Overall, it is a beautiful book that gives us lessons about the loss of a loved one, overcoming problems and the importance of family and friends, so I recommend it to you with love.

Have you read it? What did you think?

I'm not really interested in it at all and I don't particularly like the characters either. Will this change in the next approximately 300 pages? Probably not.

So, I'm stopping now. I feel that the story lacks the elements that would draw me in and make me want to continue reading. The characters seem rather flat and unappealing, and there's nothing in the plot so far that has piqued my curiosity.

I don't see any reason to believe that things will suddenly improve in the remaining pages. It's a shame, but sometimes you have to recognize when a book just isn't for you. Maybe I'll find something else that will capture my imagination and keep me engaged from start to finish.

A great story, where we see how difficult it is to overcome a loss, especially if it is that of your soulmate.

But what I like the most is Holly's reunion with herself. Because ever since she fell in love with Gerry, she had become his partner and when she found herself alone, she felt lost.

She had defined herself by her relationship with him and now that he was gone, she had to figure out who she was without him.

This journey of self-discovery was not easy for her, but it was necessary.

She had to face her fears, her insecurities, and her past in order to move forward.

And in the end, she emerged stronger and more confident than ever before.

It was a beautiful transformation to witness and it made me believe that anything is possible if we are willing to face ourselves and take the necessary steps to grow.

I absolutely adored this book. It has a beautiful story that is written extremely well.

It had me in tears on several occasions and also made me truly appreciate the things in my life. In particular, my loving and thoughtful husband. He has to work away from home, and at times, I feel so incredibly lonely without him by my side. Therefore, I could really empathize with Holly's pain and loneliness. This year marks our first Christmas apart, and I've been feeling rather blue lately. A few chapters in the book were so difficult to read that I had to put it down for a while and watch TV instead.

Thankfully, though, I know that he is coming home, which is unlike Holly's husband.

This book has also been adapted into a movie. I read the synopsis of the film and decided that I'm not going to see it. They have changed the story and characters around. For example, her mother is portrayed differently in the movie compared to the book. They also changed the way she gets the letters and left out what I believe are important characters. I really hate it when they do that to movies made from books.

So, before seeing the movie, I highly recommend reading the book.

I really liked it.

It was a fantastic story of overcoming, which showed me the true power of love, even over death.

This story touched my heart deeply. The way the characters in the story loved each other was so intense and unwavering.

Despite facing numerous difficulties and challenges, their love remained strong.

It made me believe that love has the ability to conquer all.

The power of love is not something that can be easily explained. It is a force that can move mountains and change lives.

In this story, love triumphed over death, and that is truly remarkable.

It serves as a reminder to all of us that love is the most precious thing in life.

We should cherish and hold onto it tightly, no matter what.

This story will stay with me for a long time, and I will always remember the beautiful message it传达.

P.S. I Love You is a deeply romantic story that unfolds in the beautiful setting of Ireland. The two main characters, Holly and Gerry, were high school sweethearts. They tied the knot and had big plans for a long and happy future together. However, tragedy struck when Gerry passed away at a very young age, leaving Holly completely devastated.

The story then follows Holly's journey as she tries to pick up the pieces of her life and move forward without Gerry, who was her unwavering rock and support. Gerry, being the loving and thoughtful person he was, had made a special list for Holly. It consisted of a series of letters, one for each month, each containing a task that he wanted her to fulfill. These tasks served as the key for Holly to find the strength within herself to continue on without him, while still feeling his presence by her side, guiding and helping her through this extremely difficult time.

This book is an absolute must-read for any hopeless romantic. It will undoubtedly tug at your heartstrings and bring tears to your eyes. But don't let that stop you from enjoying this wonderful and touching story.

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Two words that were mentioned way too much in P.S. I Love You:

1)\\t“Wow”. Apparently, this is the choice word for everyone in Ireland when they get surprised. It seems to be used so frequently that it loses its impact and becomes almost comical.

2)\\t“Brave”. This is one of the dialogues between Holly and her little sis:

Holly: you’re brave, little sister.

Little sister: No, you’re brave.

Holly: You’re even braver.

Little sister: No, you are.

Etc. etc. The constant back and forth of this word makes it feel forced and insincere.

I’m not a girly girl, so maybe this wasn’t a book for me in the first place anyway. But seriously, this book was one of the cheesiest books I’ve ever read. Every single character in the book has a heart-to-heart on every single page. It’s as if the author is trying too hard to make the readers feel emotional. At one point, I thought I was about to vomit from all the literary sugar I had to digest. Any more of that and the pages would stick to each other.

Now, I’m not a hardcore feminist either, but I sincerely have a problem with a woman who has no interests other than her husband; and when he dies she has no interests at all. That’s the real tragedy here. I guess that I just couldn’t relate to her or her girlfriends at all. From their excitement over going to Lanzarote (I would rather spend a week slapping myself senseless) to the love of listening to Westlife. That’s just plain sad.

I have to finally mention this as well: it seems to me that Cecelia Ahern have a distinct problem with characterization. Every single woman in the book love shopping and discos. Every single man is very understanding of what the women (especially Holly) are going through. There is no woman here that I (or any of my female friends, I’m sure) could relate to. And there was no man that I recognized. I have a feeling that Ahern just placed herself in the role of the women in general and didn’t really care if the role of the men were believable, as long as they served some imaginary purpose for the ladies.

Once every second year I commit myself to reading chick-lit, but it’s going to take a while before I do that again. Give me Brontë over Ahern any day of the week. The Bronte sisters’ works are far more profound and engaging, with complex characters and real emotions. Ahern’s book, on the other hand, feels shallow and artificial. I’ll stick to the classics from now on.

What a truly terrible thing it is to lose one's soulmate!

Holly has found love with her best friend, a person with whom she can share absolutely everything. They can laugh together, and this person understands her completely, making her truly happy. Gerry was precisely this for Holly.

A decade after their marriage, Gerry develops a headache. He visits the doctor, and the news he receives is devastating. He has brain cancer, and his prognosis is terminal.

At the start of "P.S. I Love You," Gerry is already dead. It has been two months since he passed away. Holly is immersed in a grief so profound that nothing can persuade her to leave her house. Her family tries, as do her friends Sharon and Denise, but all their efforts are in vain.

Then her mother tells her that she has found a letter addressed to Holly with the name "List" on it. Holly can hardly believe it. During their marriage and before they knew Gerry was sick, they had a running joke about a list. The list includes things Holly should refrain from doing, like wearing a white dress to a gala, or things she should do in case Gerry dies and he is not around to assist her.

Now, months after his death, the List has become a reality. He has left a letter for Holly and a note for each month remaining in the year. Every time Holly opens a note, she can sense Gerry's presence around her, which brings her a measure of happiness.

Holly will embark on a journey of self-discovery and much-needed healing. Simple and some difficult things are all part of Gerry's elaborate plan to make Holly live again.

Losing a loved one is never easy. Grief can manifest in various ways. It can consume us, improve over time, or remain unresolved. It can even destroy us, shattering our happiness and the will to continue living. Fortunately, Holly had Gerry (from the grave) to help her. She also had wonderful friends and family who supported her.

I enjoyed "P.S. I Love You," but I'm going to say something I never usually say. I like the movie more. I liked the movie so much that when I visited Ireland, I went to all the special places Holly went with Gerry.

One can only guess what I did after finishing the book.

Yes, I watched the movie (again), this time with my husband.

Cliffhanger: No

3.5/5 Fangs

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I have only watched snippets of the film, but for me, Holly and Gerry’s characters are simply Hilary Swank and Gerald Butler. It seems that the images of these two actors have firmly implanted in my mind when I think of these characters.

However, with all the hype and expectations I had about this novel, it really didn’t satisfy me as much as I had hoped. I had built up such high anticipation, perhaps too much presumption. It felt as if I had already fixed enough of the story in my head based on the pre-release buzz and my own imagination. But unfortunately, Ahern did not create the novel that I was envisioning.

Maybe my expectations were set too high, or perhaps the novel didn't quite live up to the potential that I saw in it. Either way, I was left a bit disappointed. Nevertheless, I still appreciate the effort that went into writing the novel, and I look forward to seeing what else Ahern has in store for us in the future.

This was such a beautiful novel about love, loss, and moving on in your life after losing someone who's very close to you.

The story takes you on an emotional journey, making you feel the pain of loss as well as the hope and strength that comes with moving forward.

The characters are well-developed and you can't help but become invested in their lives.

The author does an amazing job of描绘 the complex emotions that come with grief and how one can find a way to heal and start anew.

It's a truly inspiring and heartwarming read that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page.

Everyone should read it at least once to gain a better understanding of the power of love and the importance of moving forward in life, no matter how difficult it may seem.

While this was an enjoyable story, I was quite disappointed in the ending. It felt like everything the book was leading up to was suddenly lost and I was sitting there going "Wait what?".

Holly spends the majority of this book grieving as her husband passes away in the beginning and she's left to pick up the pieces of her life. However, Gerry left her a surprise: several letters for her and she gets to open one a month. It was such a sweet gesture on his part and really showed how much he cared for her. Even though I liked the gesture, it was quite disheartening to see Holly ignore her actual life in favor of the letters and Gerry's ghost.

For some reason, no one ever recommends grief counseling and Holly never thinks of it herself. Which is strange, because I think a lot of her suffering could've been helped with strategies from a grief counselor. It was also sad to see Holly isolate herself from her friends when they kept living their lives. At least, one of her friends' husbands had his head on straight and told her what was what.

Moreover, Holly's dependence on the letters seemed to hinder her progress in moving forward. She became so fixated on what Gerry had to say that she overlooked the present and the opportunities for growth and healing that were right in front of her.

The story could have been more impactful if there had been a better exploration of Holly's journey towards acceptance and recovery. Maybe a scene where she finally realizes the importance of living in the moment and starts to take steps to rebuild her life would have been more satisfying.

Overall, while the book had its moments, the ending and some of the character's choices left me feeling a bit let down.

I made a rather big mistake. I saw the movie before reading the book, wrongly assuming that the book is always superior to the movie. Well, to my dismay, the movie had altered so many aspects of the book that it became extremely difficult for me to approach the book as an independent and standalone piece of work.

I have rather complex feelings towards both the book and the movie. Although the movie influenced my perception of the book, it's not really relevant to my overall assessment. I must admit that I'm quite impressed by Cecilia Ahern. At just 21 years old, she was able to envision such a scenario, flesh it out, and write a novel that was, to some extent, okay. As a nice and sweet novel, I guess it served its purpose.

However, I've been widowed for 2 1/2 years now. I was only 27 when my husband, who was 28, passed away. From the perspective of grief and as a representation of a believable human experience, I can only give this book a C. Some of the issues it raised were indeed on point, but the level of "healing" and "closure" that Holly achieves in just one year is ridiculously unrealistic. I've met numerous young widows and widowers over the past 2 1/2 years, and every single one of them would concur that the plot of this novel is far from reality.

But then again, people read to escape, to vicariously experience a fantasy world. The sad truth is that our culture is abysmal when it comes to understanding grief. Stories like this, although sweet and charming on the surface, only serve to strengthen false assumptions about what grief and widowhood are truly like for those who haven't experienced it firsthand. If only life, widowhood, and grief were as neatly packaged and tidy as Cecilia Ahern imagined them to be...