- Hardcover
- Publisher: HarperCollins; Abridged edition (Reissue) edition (1 Jan 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007215037
- ISBN-13: 978-0007215034
- Product Dimensions: 13.8 x 12.6 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (154 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 921,153 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Praise for Cecelia Ahern:
‘A sensational debut novel that proves true love never dies.’ Cosmopolitan
‘A wonderfully life-affirming, witty debut.’ Company
‘Like an Irish “Sleepless in Seattle“ and almost certainly the chick-lit bestseller of the year.’ In Style
'Heartwarmingly good.' Heat
'A wonderfully warm and witty debut from a terrific new writer…This exceptional novel about bereavement, friendship and lost love is both heartbreaking and uplifting.' The Express
'A heartwarming, completely absorbing tale of love and friendship.' Company
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PRAISE FOR Cecelia Ahern:
‘A sensational debut novel that proves true love never dies.’ Cosmopolitan
‘A wonderfully life-affirming, witty debut.’ Company
‘Like an Irish Sleepless in Seattle and almost certainly the chick-lit bestseller of the year.’ In Style
'Heartwarmingly good.' Heat
'A wonderfully warm and witty debut from a terrific new writer…This exceptional novel about bereavement, friendship and lost love is both heartbreaking and uplifting.' Express
'A heartwarming, completely absorbing tale of love and friendship.' Company
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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have read & immensely enjoyed Ceclia Ahern's previous 2 books (PS, I Love You & Where Rainbows End) & was desperate to get my hand on this one when it was released. And I wasn't disappointed - it was so wonderfully different to some of the mush on the shelves these days and I fell in love with all the characters right away. The storyline could almost be described as a grown-up fairytale which allows you to escape into a a fantasy world where we all have imaginary friends watching over us! I thought the whole book was lovely from start to finish (and I did not want it to finish!) - I would recommend it to anyone!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you lack imagination and cannot relate to your own childhood and "childish" behaviour then you may believe the many very negative reviews. When I read these negative reviews I could not help but feel that they simply completely missed the point and represented the very character they are criticizing.
This book is about growing up and losing the freedom and wisdom only a child has. I tackles personal circumstances that mould our character and offers ways to overcome some burdens associated with this.
I found it a wonderful read and very hard to put aside. I think those who could not finish the book were unable to cope with the revelations it offered about themselves.
As to the "bad english": I understood it perfectly well. It does not have to be poetic like Homer to be a good read in my opinion.
This book is about growing up and losing the freedom and wisdom only a child has. I tackles personal circumstances that mould our character and offers ways to overcome some burdens associated with this.
I found it a wonderful read and very hard to put aside. I think those who could not finish the book were unable to cope with the revelations it offered about themselves.
As to the "bad english": I understood it perfectly well. It does not have to be poetic like Homer to be a good read in my opinion.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've read some of the reviews for this book and was amazed to see some negativity, but everyone has a right to their say, I suppose, so here goes, my turn:
'If you could see me now'from the very first page captured my imagination and kept me guessing all the way through. It made me laugh and cry often within a couple of pages. What a gem! This book has wonderful living, breathing characters and an imaginative and creative story line quite unlike any book I've read before. I have had many happy holidays in Ireland as a child and I felt an added bonus of being transported back to Ireland in this book.
The characters were real and believable and it made me want an Imaginary Friend too......gutted now I never had one when I was growing up. It kept me reading right through to the end wondering and guessing what would be over the next page.
I always think that if a book can make you race to the final chapter, and want more, it's worth passing on my opinion to you, (for what it's worth). Take it or leave it as you will, but you will be sorrrrrrrry if you pass!!! WOOP! Cecelia...more PLEASE!
'If you could see me now'from the very first page captured my imagination and kept me guessing all the way through. It made me laugh and cry often within a couple of pages. What a gem! This book has wonderful living, breathing characters and an imaginative and creative story line quite unlike any book I've read before. I have had many happy holidays in Ireland as a child and I felt an added bonus of being transported back to Ireland in this book.
The characters were real and believable and it made me want an Imaginary Friend too......gutted now I never had one when I was growing up. It kept me reading right through to the end wondering and guessing what would be over the next page.
I always think that if a book can make you race to the final chapter, and want more, it's worth passing on my opinion to you, (for what it's worth). Take it or leave it as you will, but you will be sorrrrrrrry if you pass!!! WOOP! Cecelia...more PLEASE!
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A really good read
I really enjoyed reading this book. Not as good as P.S I Love You but it was still interesting and funny. I would recommend this book to anyone.
Published 1 month ago by Naomi
Friends come in all different shapes and sizes, so' why should...
I loved this book. It's about some of my dearest childhood memories: the so-called imaginary friends. Elizabeth Egan is 34. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Daisy
It was alright.
It was OK. It wasn't great. Just standard, made only better because it has 'Cecelia Ahern' written on the cover. Written by any other author I wouldn't have bothered. Read more
Published 10 months ago by K. Singer
what a load of clap-trap
This is a great concept for a children's book. But this, sadly, is badly written, poorly executed, sloppily edited, predictable, dull, slow, unimaginative, and just a sad waste of... Read more
Published 10 months ago by H. Jarvis
Wonderful!
This book is breath taking - I especially adored it as my little girl has a host of imaginary friends, who support and love her unconditionally just like the character in this... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mrs. C. E. Tully
gentle, dreamlike story
Absolutely engaging from the very beginning, "If you could see me now" is the simple story of the most delicate family. Read more
Published 14 months ago by M4RY
Great!
I really Enjoyed this book! As from the first page when little luke aquires an Imaginary Friend .
I read it within a day and have read a few of Aherns books but this is one of... Read more
I read it within a day and have read a few of Aherns books but this is one of... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Sweetness
Not a patch on her first two!
This book was so bad that I didn't finish it and gave it away as soon as I could. Stupid story of a make believe friend! What a load of rubbish! Don't bother to buy it. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ann-Marie
Magical!
This was the first Ceclia Aherne book I read and have since almost completed the collection - I loved this book - very magical and written in such a believable way. Read more
Published 18 months ago by JGibson
A real change!
When I first started the book I was a little bit unsure, then it got better and better. It had a good splash of make believe in it, but it was also believable and made me feel all... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Maria T
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