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So many new novels jostle for our attention that readers could be forgiven for lacking the patience to tackle most of them. But in the case of The Gift by Cecelia Ahern, they would be doing themselves a disservice by passing this one by. As in her highly involving debut novel, PS I Love You, Ahern demonstrates a sure and subtle understanding of the human condition and the pleasures and pains in relationships. Her theme in the new book is the way in which we conceal the truth about ourselves -- many people cover themselves in layers of deceit until somebody with the right motivation unwraps those layers and discovers the truth.
Lou Suffern is practised in the art of concealment. He is, also, always overstretched, trying to do too many things at once. His overburdened schedule gives him few moments of peace, even in his sleep. And when he spends time at home with his wife and family, he is always distracted, and, mentally, somewhere else. On a cold winter morning, Lou is on his way to work when he encounters Gabe, a homeless street dweller, sitting outside an office building. Lou is intrigued by him, and contrives to get him a job in the post room. But this act of charity rebounds on him, and Gabe’s presence begins to grate on Lou -- particularly when he discovers that the latter seems capable of being in two places at the same time. Christmas is drawing near, and before the season is over, Lou’s life will be irrevocably change by the casual act of kindness he has performed.
Apart from the sheer storytelling skill of The Gift, perhaps Cecelia Ahern’s most considerable achievement is the way in which she has taken a narrative which could easily have moved into rather twee territory, and very efficiently kept sentimentality at bay. That's not to say that the novel isn't deeply affecting, without ever trying to engage our emotions in a synthetic way, Ahern succeeds in involving us completely. In fact, the title could be said to be apposite -- it's a book that deserves to be a gift given by many people to the readers in their lives. --Barry Forshaw --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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‘Utterly irresistible . . . I devoured it in one sitting’ Marian Keyes, Irish Times
‘An intriguing, heartfelt novel, which makes you think about the value of life’ Glamour
‘A heavenly gift that speaks to the heart’ Irish Independent
‘Heart-warming, emotional, funny and filled with unexpected twists’ RTE Guide
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I read this quickly and thoroughly enjoyed it and yet it really made me think. As a person who is often trying to be in two places at once this brought me up short. I can easily see it as a movie and hope the rights are snapped up! A very talented youg woman.
79 of 88 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
After reading all of Cecelia's previous books I was really looking forward to receiving my copy of 'The Gift'. It arrived perfectly on time and my husband discouraged me from reading it until Christmas as the presentation of the book itself is like a gift and it really does appear to be a book for christmas day.
I couldn't resist and so pealed open the plastic and unravelled the bow, I wasn't sure what to expect as the blurb on the back was a teasing question, begging me to open the book and read on for myself.
From the moment I read the first sentence of the book I was transported straight into Cecelias magic World. Her descriptions of places, people, thoughts and feelings are so perfect that the book becomes almost becomes real.
Cecelia has done it again, I do wish now I'd saved it for christmas as somehow I've managed to devour the book within a day and now I feel left wanting more and I realise it will take her a while to write more magic!
I couldn't resist and so pealed open the plastic and unravelled the bow, I wasn't sure what to expect as the blurb on the back was a teasing question, begging me to open the book and read on for myself.
From the moment I read the first sentence of the book I was transported straight into Cecelias magic World. Her descriptions of places, people, thoughts and feelings are so perfect that the book becomes almost becomes real.
Cecelia has done it again, I do wish now I'd saved it for christmas as somehow I've managed to devour the book within a day and now I feel left wanting more and I realise it will take her a while to write more magic!
29 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I sat and read this book all in one go on a 6 hour flight home, despite needing sleep! Its brilliant, magical and heart warming.
I loved P.S I love you and Rainbows end, the others after that i didn't like, in fact gave up reading! (didn't even buy Thanks for the memories!) But The Gift is truly, truly lovely. There is a very powerful message at the end which i wont reveal but if you want a book to make you think, cry and become addicted too - this is for you!!
Absolute brilliance, words twisted together to warm the heart.
I loved P.S I love you and Rainbows end, the others after that i didn't like, in fact gave up reading! (didn't even buy Thanks for the memories!) But The Gift is truly, truly lovely. There is a very powerful message at the end which i wont reveal but if you want a book to make you think, cry and become addicted too - this is for you!!
Absolute brilliance, words twisted together to warm the heart.
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Another brilliant read
I have just finished reading The Gift which I found to be another great read from Cecilia Ahern. She never ceases to amaze me how she incorporates believable, almost feasible... Read more
Published 4 days ago by LT
Enjoyable read-inspiring
Interesting read and kept me intrigued throughout. I enjoy her books as there is always something to think about. would definitely recommend.
Published 1 month ago by nat1800
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i have read the cecelia ahern books before this and loved them all, with the exception of one which i found a bit too far fetched. I absolutley loved this one! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Miss Abigail Carver
Good quick read
A really good quick and easy read. Thought provoking in parts but generally just a good honest story which won't change your life but is fun to read. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Hattiebee
Fantastic read
I have to say this book totally blew me away. I found it intriguing and found it hard to put down. I have to say i found the message and ending of this book very powerful, although... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Skybutterfly
What would you do with a spare day ?
"Time cannot be given but it can be shared." This is a story of how one man learns the value of time, with the theme of Christmas and against a backdrop of work and family. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rio Carnival Girl
Ahearn at her best
When reading books by Cecilia Ahearn, you always expect something other than the norm and this book didn't disappoint. Read more
Published 4 months ago by janny_cws
The Gift
For the first five minutes of this story I began to wish I had not started it, then the secondary story began and I was captured. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rosalind Skelton
Magic realism, rather than fantasy
I like Cecilia Ahearn's worlds and concepts. Lou is a successful loser in that all he achieves in life, he does at the expense of his spirit, emotions, wife, siblings, parents and... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Millions
very good christmas book
i loved this book it made me feel very christmasy and it was told so well would so read it again
Published 7 months ago by shan britten
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