Kristine W. (Honey11682) reviewed If You Could See Me Now (aka A Silver Lining) on + 95 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 9
When I started this book out, I thought it was going to be sort of silly and foolish, like a child's book, but as I read, I became more and more into this book and I couldn't stop reading! This book is quite great!!! It's about an imaginary friend and how it changes this one girl's life forever and in return, changed his life forever as well. It teaches you to believe and open your mind about everything in life. Just a great book.
Marilynn L. (WildOrchid) reviewed If You Could See Me Now (aka A Silver Lining) on + 222 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
Didn't think I would like this but found it to be an enjoyable read. Walt Disney Pictures has bought the rights to this novel. Interestingly enough, this author is the twenty-four year old daughter of Ireland's prime minister.
Helpful Score: 4
Not my favorite Ahern, but she always has a way of making you care about her characters.
Melissa T. (avidreader) reviewed If You Could See Me Now (aka A Silver Lining) on + 64 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
A very thoughtful romp in a small town in Ireland. She is the older sister, the responsible one. She saw what her mother's flirty ways did to her father and the family, so she vowed never to be like that. Then her sister's son, who she is taking care of, has custody of, has an invisible friend. She tries to humor him, like all the experts say you should... then she meets who she thinks is the father of one of his friends... it is really his imaginary friend. He teachs her how to play and how to laugh, most importantly how to look back on her life and open some doors that have remained closed for too many years.
Helpful Score: 3
Another beautiful feat accomplished by Ahern. It's a very lovely book. Don't be fooled by the "light" facade of the plot. It's a deeper story than you imagine. Amidst the childlike tone, there are deeper, darker hues that make this novel what it is. Good read!
Christina M. (LILarchitect) reviewed If You Could See Me Now (aka A Silver Lining) on + 10 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
You would laugh, cry, and not want to put this book down! One of the most heartwarming books I've read in a long time.
Helpful Score: 2
This is a feel good book if there ever was one.
Mandy D. (MLLoudRed) reviewed If You Could See Me Now (aka A Silver Lining) on + 33 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
This book falls most closely into the romance category, but I'm reluctant to call it that. Ivan is far from a knight in shining armor and the relationship he has with Elizabeth Egan is romantic, but not sexual. Ivan brings out the child in her, teaches her how to have fun in life-- to forget the problems of her family and even to introduce color into her wardrobe. The effects of his time in her life will last forever, even though he has to move on, for reasons that Luke understands but Elizabeth takes much longer to work through.
Helpful Score: 2
An endearing story. Reminds us that we can't be in charge of everything and to be open to anything!
Rhonda J. (tinkerbelle) reviewed If You Could See Me Now (aka A Silver Lining) on + 11 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
A modern fairy tale of love and imagination and what happens when wishes come true. This books is warm and magical. I read it in 2days and just could not put it down.
Dawn S. (RangerXenos) reviewed If You Could See Me Now (aka A Silver Lining) on + 35 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
A quick, delightful book, I really enjoyed it.
The author obviously has a whimsical imagination, and it shows!
The author obviously has a whimsical imagination, and it shows!
Rebecca A. (beckyanders) reviewed If You Could See Me Now (aka A Silver Lining) on + 17 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
entertaining enough but not on par with rosie dunne and ps i love you
Hilary (technobookworm) -
Helpful Score: 2
This book is excellent. It is different than any book I have read in a long time, but it made me think about life. It was very moving, both funny and so so sad. It does have a happy ending. This book is a keeper!
Lana K. (mazeydazey) -
Helpful Score: 2
This is my latest read and another book completely out of my normal reading genre! It is magical for sure so you definitely have to let your mind go to the whimsy and allow your heart and eyes to see what is really not there. I enjoyed the book, it was far-fetched and allowed me to go to places that I normally would not allow myself to go. Maybe I am a little like Elizabeth and I think we can all learn from Ivan. I bought the book because I love Ms. Ahern's book "P.S. I Love You" and the movie of the same title is a fantastic chick flick" so I thought "If You Could See Me Now" would be similiar. The only similiarity is the background - Ireland but if you want a light, fun-hearted, magical read you will enjoy the book.
Helpful Score: 1
Another interesting book from Ahern. Elizabeth is a woman whose mother abandoned her in childhood; and Elizabeth followed suit, by growing up and locking away her 'childish' feelings. Now she is caring for her sister's son (as her sister never quite grew up).
Enter Ivan, the imaginary friend. He is there to help the children who need him most. The surprising thing is, it's Elizabeth's inner child who needs him most. In befriending Ivan, Elizabeth can allow herself to feel like a child again -- and she can feel happy. Sometimes growing up means going back.
Enter Ivan, the imaginary friend. He is there to help the children who need him most. The surprising thing is, it's Elizabeth's inner child who needs him most. In befriending Ivan, Elizabeth can allow herself to feel like a child again -- and she can feel happy. Sometimes growing up means going back.
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Helpful Score: 1
I did not like this book. I tried to read it and only got about 1/3 of the way into it. It did not keep my attention and I could not get into the characters.
interesting book, not what I expected but a very good, entertaining read.
Randi B. (lonetealeaf) reviewed If You Could See Me Now (aka A Silver Lining) on + 34 more book reviews
Amazing. Go read it. This book had such a unique spin on the classic love story format.
Jami H. (howell27) - , reviewed If You Could See Me Now (aka A Silver Lining) on + 50 more book reviews
What I like about Cecelia Ahern's books is that they do not follow the typical romance formula. This was good, although a bit sad. The characters feel real and interesting, and you are never 100 percent sure where it is going to end up. I liked the concept of an imaginary friend.
Enjoyable, fun read. It's interesting to see the comments about Disney possibly making a movie of this book, because as I was reading it, I was thinking what a cute movie it would be. Interesting storyline and I could relate to the main character in her perfectionist struggles and family drama.
Oh - I really loved this one! It was more entertaining than her others and infinitely more magical. But it was much sadder too and it left some loose ends - namely, about the sister, and the main character's own future. If I had to describe this book to anyone, I would call it a more romantic version of _Drop Dead, Fred_ - and though the book seems like a clear deviation of it, it still managed to sparkle with originality and I would recommend it to anyone who would like a good chick lit read.
Angie A. (sh0rtstak) -
Did NOT like this book. Ridiculous storyline. What disappointed me even more was that I've read Disney has bought the rights to make a movie of this crap. After seeing how badly they did the book to movie with PS I Love You, I can't imagine what boring idiocy will come of this one.
I thought this book was a wonderfully fun read. The characters seemed real and had real issues -- even the imaginary ones! The storyline was so much fun, and I had no idea how this one was going to turn out. I don't want to spoil it for anyone, so I'll just say that I loved how Ahern pulled out a happy ending, even though the characters did not necessarily get what they thought they wanted. This book was my first of Ahern's and has got me wanting more of her wit and humor.
Charming and a little different - go on an adventure with straight-laced, uptight Elizabeth as she falls in love...with her nephew's invisible friend.
A sweet book. Rumor has it, this book is going to be made into a movie starring Hugh Jackman.
Get your kleenex out for this cleansing tear-jerker! I absolutely loved it and read it in one day.
Ashley V. (AshsHeroine) reviewed If You Could See Me Now (aka A Silver Lining) on + 34 more book reviews
Another great book by Cecelia Ahern. Once again she has made me laugh and cry all at the same time. I couldn't put this one down.
Nora F. (anglophile) reviewed If You Could See Me Now (aka A Silver Lining) on + 15 more book reviews
This was great, so different. There's movie talk on this one, with Hugh Jackman in the main role!! Can't wait for that! This book is very different from you're typical romance novel, so be ready for that. And it's set in Ireland, which is one of my favorite places in the world (that I haven't been to yet!)
April D. (knittymama) reviewed If You Could See Me Now (aka A Silver Lining) on + 424 more book reviews
I thought this book was great! It was something I didn't expect. Lots of laughs and even a few tears.
A fun read!
Karen G. (kgladysg) reviewed If You Could See Me Now (aka A Silver Lining) on + 48 more book reviews
Such an excellent tale. I can see why Disney has optioned it.
Bethany K. (btkehoe) reviewed If You Could See Me Now (aka A Silver Lining) on + 22 more book reviews
So clever. I love Cecelia Ahern. This is a fantastic idea put onto paper. If you loved PS I Love You, then you'll love this.
Not as great as her other books, but very charming and enjoyable.
Jenifer O. (SaltedCashew) reviewed If You Could See Me Now (aka A Silver Lining) on + 61 more book reviews
LOVED THIS BOOK! All of her books are wonderful!Brand New..only read once!
