I watched the movie P.S. I Love You, and while I loved it, the general rule is that the book is usually better than the movie. And that's the case with this story. The movie basically rented the characters' names, but the story in the book is much better. I'm not a literary critic--if I like the book, I like it. If I don't, I don't. I'm not looking for subtle inferences and a dramatic denouement--I want a book that will keep me interested, make me cheer for the characters, and leave me wanting more at the end.
This story was Cecilia Ahern's first novel. She was in her early 20s at the time. Considering how young she was when she wrote the book, it's amazing how well she grasped the nuances of a young grieving widow. I also appreciated that she doesn't tie things up with a pretty bow, but addresses issues without preaching.
I'm definitely keeping this book in my library to reread. It's not the best I've read, but it's worth a second look.
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