The Year I Met You

by Cecelia Ahern
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Good Books rating 2.67
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  • ID: 4917
  • Added: 2025-10-22
  • Updated: 2025-10-24
  • ISBN: 9780008449490
  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Published: 2020-09-01
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

The Year I Met You is a captivating and ultimately uplifting novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships and personal growth. The story follows a woman navigating through life's challenges and finding unexpected connections that change her perspective. /n/n This novel has been praised for its thoughtful storytelling and emotional depth, earning it the prestigious Irish Popular Fiction Book of the Year award. It's a tale that resonates with readers seeking a blend of romance, self-discovery, and hope.

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The Book Bag · 2025-10-22
mixed 2.50

The book is memorable for its likeable character with Down's Syndrome, but the plot lacks depth. The story touches on lost jobs and resolved misunderstandings, but these elements do not stand out.

The Book Bag review highlights the standout character in the novel, a likeable sister with Down's Syndrome, who brings warmth and authenticity to the story. However, the reviewer finds the overall plot somewhat forgettable, with themes of lost jobs and resolved misunderstandings not adding significant depth. The narrative, while touching, does not leave a lasting impression beyond this memorable character. The review suggests that the book's strengths lie more in its character development than in its plot, making it a quick but not particularly impactful read.

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    Lost jobs, forays into the past, resolved misunderstandings... the only memorable feature of this book is a likeable sister with Down's Syndrome.

    The story touches on lost jobs and resolved misunderstandings, but these elements do not stand out.

    The narrative, while touching, does not leave a lasting impression beyond this memorable character.

Acornish Geek · 2015-02-16
good 3.50

The book is one of the author's non-fantasy titles and is less cheesy and predictable than her other works. It focuses on a year of significant change in the protagonist's life.

Acornish Geek appreciates that The Year I Met You is one of Cecelia Ahern's non-fantasy titles, making it a refreshing departure from her more predictable and cheesy novels. The reviewer enjoys the focus on a year of significant change in the protagonist's life, finding it relatable and engaging. They highlight the book's ability to explore personal growth and transformation in a realistic and heartfelt manner. While not groundbreaking, the novel offers a satisfying and uplifting read that showcases Ahern's ability to connect with readers on an emotional level.

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    The Year I Met You is, thankfully, one of her non-fantasy titles and not as cheesey and predictable as her others.

    It's about the year business owner Jasmine's life changes when she loses her job and meets Josh.

    The Year I Met You is a heartwarming and enjoyable read, but it lacks the depth and originality of some of Ahern's other works.

Page to Stage Reviews · 2014-09-09
disappointing 2.00

The book picks up towards the end but is the least favourite among the author's novels. It is enjoyable but not as compelling as other works by the same author.

The reviewer from Page to Stage finds that The Year I Met You improves towards the end but ultimately remains their least favourite novel by Cecelia Ahern. They acknowledge the book's enjoyable aspects, such as its heartwarming moments and engaging characters, but feel it lacks the depth and originality of her other works. The reviewer appreciates the effort and emotional resonance but wishes for a more consistent and captivating narrative throughout. Overall, it's a pleasant read but not one that stands out in Ahern's bibliography.

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    Though The Year I Met You certainly picked up towards the end, this is unfortunately still my least favourite out of Ahern's novels I have read.

    It's about the year business owner Jasmine's life changes when she loses her job and meets Josh.

    The Year I Met You is a heartwarming and enjoyable read, but it lacks the depth and originality of some of Ahern's other works.

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