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One Hundred Names [Hardcover]

Cecelia Ahern (Author)
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Book Description

Release Date: 11 Oct 2012

The uplifting and thoughtful novel from the uniquely talented author.
Everyone has a story to tell…

Journalist Kitty Logan’s career has been destroyed by scandal, and she now faces losing the woman who guided her and taught her everything she knew. At her mentor’s bedside, Kitty asks her – what is the one story she always wanted to write?

The answer lies in a file buried in Constance’s office: a list of one hundred names. There is no synopsis, no explanation, nothing else to explain what the story is or who these people are. The list is simply a mystery.

But before Kitty can talk to her friend, it is too late.

With everything to prove, Kitty is assigned the most important task of her life – to write the story her mentor never had the opportunity to. Kitty has to not only track down and meet the people on the list, but find out what connects them. And, in the process of hearing ordinary people’s stories, she uncovers Constance’s – and starts to understand her own…

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  • Hardcover: 336 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins (11 Oct 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0007350465
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007350469
  • Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.8 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (176 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,838 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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‘An exquisitely crafted and poignant tale about finding the beauty that lies within the ordinary. Make space for it in your life.’ Heat

‘A captivating, heartwarming read. 4*’ Closer

‘Funny and touching - the perfect warm hug for an autumnal afternoon’ Woman

‘Completely gripping’ Essentials

Praise for Cecelia Ahern:

‘Insightful and true’ Irish Times

‘Exceptional … both heartbreaking and uplifting’ Daily Express

‘A heavenly gift that speaks to the heart’ Irish Independent

‘A wonderfully enchanting, tender and beautifully penned tale’ Candis Magazine

‘Warm and thought-provoking’ Good Housekeeping

‘Funny and tender’. Sainsbury’s Magazine

About the Author

Before embarking on her writing career, Cecelia Ahern completed a degree in journalism. In addition to her bestselling novels, all of which have reached number 1. Cecelia co-created the ABC series Samantha Who?, Hallmark’s Three Wise Women, and adapted her novella, Mrs Whippy, for the stage. Cecelia lives in Dublin with her family.

Her books are published in over forty countries and have sold over 15 million copies.

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Everyone has a story to tell 26 Aug 2012
By Denise4891 TOP 100 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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I have a bit of a love-hate relationship with Cecelia Ahern's books - enjoyed PS I Love You and Thanks for the Memories, not so keen on The Gift or The Book of Tomorrow. Sometimes it seems like she has a great idea for a book, but doesn't quite manage to follow through with a believable or engaging story.

So, the premise for this one is that journalist Kitty is given a list of names by her dying mentor Constance, with no indication of who these people are or why Constance was so interested in them. This happens at a time when Kitty is at her lowest ebb and is in the midst of a crisis of conscience and confidence, having been successfully sued by a PE teacher she falsely accused of abusing two of his pupils. She feels she owes it to Constance to redeem her career and self-respect by proving that she can be an honest and principled journalist.

As she starts to work her way through the list of names, Kitty encounters a group of seemingly non-descript people who on the surface appear to have nothing in common, and she struggles to see why Constance should have pointed her in their direction. However as their stories develop it becomes clear to Kitty that, with most people, it's what goes on beneath the surface that counts.

This one definitely fell into the `hit' category for me. It's a light, funny and heartwarming read (albeit verging on the sentimental at times) but there's also a bit of an edge to it. My one criticism would be that things are tied up a little too neatly and predictably at the end, but overall this didn't spoil my enjoyment of this charming and very likeable book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Everyone has a story to tell... 23 Aug 2012
By K. Wright VINE™ VOICE
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After enjoying `PS I Love You,' and `Where Rainbows End,' I was intrigued by the premise of `One Hundred Names,' and hoped it would be a return to form for Cecelia Ahern as I have been disappointed by her more recent offerings. After a slow start, the story began to gather momentum after protagonist Kitty had finally received the list of names and begun to put the pieces of the puzzle together.

Whilst all of the characters have distinguishing features and stories to tell, Kitty only actually interacted closely with six of the 100 names, which is a little disappointing considering the book is based on this intriguing idea. In a nutshell, Ahern's latest novel is about a down-on-her-luck journalist who is trying to write her late editors story from a list of names and although I still prefer her first two books, it is the most heartfelt story from her in a long time.
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37 of 42 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars One Hundred Names... didn't quite add up for me. 24 Aug 2012
By Sukie TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
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I started this book with high hopes. Although I had never previously read a novel by Cecelia Ahern, I know she has many fans, and that all her previous books have been massive bestsellers. Sure enough, I quickly found myself drawn in to this story and firmly on the side of Kitty Logan, a journalist whose name is mud, thanks to her falsely accusing an innocent man on TV.

Thankfully, she still has one ally - Constance Dubois, her former boss and mentor, who is now sadly in hospital, ravaged with cancer. Constance tells Kitty that there was one news story she wished she had had time to write, and asks Kitty to track down the file. Inside the file is a list of one hundred names - none of which are familiar to Kitty. Maybe following up Constance's story will lead Kitty to redemption...

I think this is a great idea for a book and initially I enjoyed Kitty's attempts to make sense of the puzzle of names. However, I found that by introducing so many characters to the plot meant that it became very fragmented. I felt that the author handled each character's story in a rather clunky way too - no sooner had they met Kitty than they would launch into great long speeches about themselves. Not very realistic! I also found the end few chapters very cheesy and twee, and the writing seemed rushed as the author approached the finale. Sorry - this section of the book really didn't convince me.

Overall, I'm glad I read it. Ahern has a lovely writing style, she is funny and observant, but I felt she tried to pack too much into this one story, and I was left feeling disappointed.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Quirky and fun
A very enjoyable and lighthearted read. I love Ceceila Ahern's quirky stories, always totally different to the expected, in a good way.
Published 1 day ago by NickyDee18
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
I enjoyed reading this book, I love Cecelia's style of writing which makes it an easy read.
The story got better as the book went on, it felt a bit rushed in places but only... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Mrs Debi McKee
5.0 out of 5 stars christmas love
it arrived early and was packed well- the book itself was enjoyable and lived up to Aherns usual standards- cant wait to buy more
Published 5 days ago by Becky
5.0 out of 5 stars Kept me guessing until the end
I loved the characterisation and the idea of how ordinary people's lives can be so fascinating. Cecilia Ahern's books are always a feel good pick me up when I am feeling down.
Published 5 days ago by Rohan Craven
5.0 out of 5 stars Makes you want to in know each characters story
Good read with interesting characters. Well written.
Would recommend.
Not read this author before but will look for her other books.
Published 8 days ago by emily mills
3.0 out of 5 stars One hundred names
This was different from her other books in that it did not tap into my imagination in the same way. Having said that, the story was intriguing but I was disappointed with the... Read more
Published 9 days ago by Patricia Jenkins
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
Usually a fan of Cecelia Ahern, I was disappointed with One Hundred Names. Kitty, the female protagonist is not someone who I found easy to relate to at all. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Alex7ra
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book
Cecelia ahern has done it again. This is my favourite. What a fantastic read. Very well written and an excellent story.
Published 16 days ago by samantha wilson
4.0 out of 5 stars Original and Very enjoyable
I can't really remember how I got into Cecelia Ahern's books but I've read every one she's ever written. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Barmy_Bex
4.0 out of 5 stars Gentle as always!
Cecelia Ahern writes chick lit, indeed she is very good at it, but what makes her different in a saturated market is that she always does it gently, she seems to lack the sharper... Read more
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