If Only It Were True

After reading, and loving, P.S. From Paris, I hurried to find another book by the same author. But, the first third of the novel felt as if someone else entirely had written it. The dialogue sounded as if it had been pulled from a first draft, and from one of a first-time writer. - wooden, terribly wordy, at times even silly. Where was the editor in all of this? And then suddenly, right at the point where the main character began to kidnap Laurens comatose body, the quality of writing changed. Description helped to pare the dialogue and ground it. The only echoes of the style of the first third of the novel were the wrenchingly lengthy speeches and letter from Arthurs mother. Again, where was the editor? The premise of the book was genial and it was that that kept me reading. And, there were moments where the connection between reader and characters was strong. But, overall, the excessive chatter made the novel so unbalanced. P.S. from Paris was masterfully written, and clearly Marc Levy has amassed a multitude of fans with other novels that they considered of high quality. I will look for those and forget the one that was rushed to print before it was ready.

I really liked this book. Great story telling and very imaginative! Im going to check out this authors other books.

Love this book series. I read PS Paris first and loved it. Then I found this one and realized it preceded it. This is the book of Arthur meeting Lauren (Pauls friends from PS Paris). The book that follows (Finding You) is of Lauren and Arthur reuniting, unfortunately, that one is not available in English at Amazon. Only the Spanish and French version.

This is my fourth book of Mr. Levy and each on mesmerizes me. The depth of characters, quality of writing and weaving of the story are masterful. I’m a Marc Levy fan a will look for the next!

Was looking for a book from when I was 16, found it ordered it got her in 3 days in great condition and fast!!! I was amazed. I am defiantly going to buy from this seller again. Try it out it is so worth it. :)

Reminds me of the famous Fred Allen line about early television being chewing gum for your eyes. (See also, Frank Lloyd Wright, Chewing gum for the mind.) This book is light, entertaining, funny and mercifully short. For many, that might be the epitome of a good read and why Marc Levy is so wildly popular. Good not great. The plot is so familiar an intelligent reader can practically write the ending by about page 75, if not sooner. Which may be better than slugging your way to a book with a convoluted or desperate resolution. Buy it and judge for yourself.

I like this fable set in the cities of San Francisco and Carmel. Must believe in fairytales to read this book.

Such likeable characters and an improbable story that beguiles despite this Beautifully written

This book is a real page turner! I was totally hooked from the start to the finish. This writer catches you up with the characters and story line and doesnt let you down until you turn the final page! A must read!

It just couldnt be true and that rather spoilt it for me and that also created inconsistencies.