Because last week, we didn't review anything. This week we will review two stuff.
SYNOPSIS :
Lou Suffern wishes he could be in two places at once. His constant battle with the clock is a sensitive issue with his wife and family. Gabe is the homeless man who sits outside Lou's office. When Lou invites Gabe into the building and into his life, Lou's world is changed beyong all measure...
An enchanting and thoughtful Christmas story that speaks to all of us about the value of time and what is truly important in life.
Character Development :
At first, Lou Suffern character is quite shallow but through out the book, his character deepens and becomes more real. During the first few characters, you feel that Lou Suffern is a little fake. But as the story progresses, his character begins to make sense and feel real. In the beginning, he is not a very likeable character but in the end, you wished the author didn't give him that kind of ending.
Writing Style :
Cecelia Ahern writing style is a little complicated and hard to imagine at times. But at certain times, it was simple and flowy. Her writing style is a little unconsistent. However, half the book later, her writing style becomes more flowy and warmer. The story becomes very heart warming.
Review :
In the first chapter, the story didn't even started with Lou Suffern. It started with some guy that is not even mentioned in the synopsis. As the story progresses, it felt a little fake and bullshit. No guy could be that lame, could they? The story felt very distant. The main character felt fake and personally, I couldn't relate with him.
I had a lot critics for it. Like how the writing style is inconsistent & how lame the character is.
Just as I was about to give up on reading this book, the story turns on me. Suddenly, half a book later, the story becomes warmer and I could relate with the character suddenly. The writing style improved by leaps and bounds too. Wow, I was pleased and I continued to read.
And when it finally ended, it really touched my heart. I have to really say that the story showed not only to the character but to the readers also about the most important thing in life and the value of time.
This story is like Christmas Carol but only slightly nicer and more modern with a sad ending. I wish the author didn't end it that way. Nonetheless, this is a very good read. This would make a very good christmas read. Really.
I rate it 3.5 stars out of 5.
