P.S. I Love You

P.S. I Love You
By: Cecelia Ahern

This is one of my favorite movies. Most of the time I like the books better than the movies, however this is a case where I am able to still love the book and the movie both even though there are differences. The heart of the story is the same.

I love the story because I love the relationship that Gerry and Holly had and because I can relate to how Holly handles the loss; I feel like I would be the same way.

Other reviewers don't like her character and think she is just whiny and selfish and needs to get on with her life and doesn't like her friends moving on without her. And I would speculate those reviewers have never actually experienced any real loss.

I think the book portrays a very realistic reaction to losing who was supposed to be your lifelong partner and best friend. Your spouse is so much a part of you that it's hard to move on when you're missing a piece of yourself. Besides, I don't think the author even portrayed her as whiny or selfish. Holly does still care about her friends' lives and tries to deal with the pain by holding it in, not taking it out on them.

I do agree with another reviewer though, that I would have liked more substance to Gerry's letters. I would have liked to see more of their interactions and his words to her to help her move on.

I love this book and I love the movie. A beautiful story of love, even after death. Full disclosure: even with a message of hope, it will still leave you sad when you are done.

Sidenote: I do not like the cover for this book. Don’t let it deter you from reading.