P.S. I Love You

by Cecelia Ahern
P.S. I Love You cover
Good Books rating 4.0
Romance
Technical
  • ID: 4922
  • Added: 2025-10-22
  • Updated: 2025-10-22
  • ISBN: 9780007279364
  • Publisher: HarperCollins UK
  • Published: 2008-09-04
  • Reviews: 3

PS, I Love You is a deeply moving love story that explores the enduring bond between a husband and wife, even after death. Holly, the protagonist, is left heartbroken after the sudden loss of her beloved husband, Gerry. To her surprise, Gerry has left her a series of letters, each containing a series of challenges and adventures designed to help her move forward and rediscover her joy for life. /n/n As Holly navigates through her grief, she finds solace in the letters and the memories they evoke. The story beautifully captures the essence of love, resilience, and the healing power of memories. It's a tale that will resonate with anyone who has experienced loss and the journey of moving on.

Reviews
Shelf Reflection · Shelf Reflection · 2024-11-16
beautiful 4.50

The book is loved for its beautiful story of love that transcends death, offering a message of hope. It is considered better than the movie adaptation.

Shelf Reflection has a deep affection for this book, praising it for its beautiful portrayal of love that continues even after death. They find the story to be more impactful than the movie adaptation, highlighting its message of hope and resilience. The reviewer acknowledges that while the book deals with heavy themes, it ultimately leaves the reader with a sense of warmth and optimism. The emotional depth and the way the story is told make it a memorable and uplifting read.

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    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 make you cry.

    A beautiful story of love, even after death.

Jo's Book Blog · Jo · 2023-04-24
touching 4.50

The book is well-written and surprisingly amusing, with a deeply touching story that exceeds expectations. It balances humor and emotion effectively.

Jo found this book to be a delightful surprise, enjoying it much more than they initially anticipated. They appreciated the blend of humor and heartfelt moments, which made the story both amusing and deeply touching. The narrative's ability to balance these elements was particularly noteworthy, making it a standout read. The book's exploration of love and loss is handled with sensitivity, creating a compelling and emotional journey.

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    Well written, surprisingly amusing, and deeply touching, I enjoyed this a lot more than I expected to.

    While it is about someone who has been through a tragic loss, it is also full of life and laughter.

    The characters are well-developed and the story is engaging from start to finish.

Northern Lights · Northern Lights · 2019-03-05
disappointing 3.00

The book is disappointing despite its ease of reading and relatively good writing. The reviewer gives it a mediocre rating of 3 out of 5.

Northern Lights expresses disappointment with the book, finding it lacking in certain aspects despite its overall good writing and ease of reading. They note that the story matter is depressing but appreciate the humor in the way it is told. The reviewer ultimately rates the book 3 out of 5, indicating a mixed reception. While they acknowledge the book's strengths, they feel it falls short of expectations, making it a mediocre read.

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    Ultimately, I'm disappointed but, for the ease of the read and the relatively good writing, I give this 3/5.

    The story matter is definitely depressing, but is humorous in the way the writer tells the story.

    Oh, on a final note, P.S. I Love You.

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