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If You Could See Me Now | 
 enlarge | Author: Cecelia Ahern
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  110 reviews
Sales Rank: 4591
Media: Paperback
Pages: 400
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0007198892
EAN: 9780007198894
ASIN: 0007198892
Publication Date: July 3, 2006
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 A book that reminds us how beautiful life can be! July 21, 2008
A highly recommended book for those who simply want to escape from 'real life'.
Beautifully written.
 Fabulous! June 18, 2008
I read this book on holiday - it's not exactly 'true life' but it allows to to escape into a completely different world. There are some very touching underlying messages to the book too which only add to it's charm. As usual, Celia Ahern's writing style is very readable and allows you to become embroiled within the story easily.
Very poetical and touching tale of the importance of friendship! May 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the third book I have read by Cecila Ahern, the other two being "P.S I Love You" which I didn't enjoy much and "A Place called Here" which I did rather enjoy. I definately think that Cecilia Ahern has found her niche in this fairytale style of writing.
Elizabeth Egan is uptight in everything she does. She has many burdens such as that of her troublesome sister and her adoptive nephew whom she can't quite seem to show love to, as well as being unable to relate to her father. Along comes "Ivan", who is invisible to everyone except Elizabeths nephew Luke and eventually Elizabeth herself. The story unfolds and so does Elizabeths uptight personality.
I really did enjoy this book. In places it was very poetical and descriptive and therefore quite emotive. There was some beautiful images conjured up and any raw emotions described and felt were balanced by uplifting or inspiring moments.
To me it was like a fairytale for adults, as it had all the magic and wonder of a fairytale but at the same time, dealt with human emotion and relationships.
The only two problems I have with this book, are that was so much of a focus on the main charachter Elizabeth, that some of the other charachters, namely her sister, seemed flat and I felt I still didn't really have all the questions answered I would have wanted. On the other hand, I think if there had been too much focus on other charachters, this would detract from the flow of the story.
The other problem was that in the first part of the book, the emotional endings to chapters and the touching moments were actually bringing a tear to my eye! However, I felt as the book went on there were "too" many of these which made it much of a muchness and actually took away some of the impact.
I would reccommend this book to those that enjoy a bit of a fairytale. I think its one I would read again and its just a nice sweet story, not for cynics!
Great book. Ivan is an Angel :-) May 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Of course this can happen. Don't you believe in Guardian Angels?
I enjoyed reading this book. Easy read and very touching.
I am so sure that when you see "If You Could See Me Now, the Musical" starring Hugh Jackman, you will just love it. I can't wait to see it...
 JUST RUBBISH! May 7, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
The title says it all - what aload of pants this book is! Cecilias best books are ps i love you and thanks for the memories they are must reads - but this one - just awful! Its a book which is basically about nothing, the storyline is unbelieveable and it was like reding a childs book - definitely would not recommend this book it is awful!
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