I actually cannot believe I have just read Postscript the sequel to the hugely successful PS, I Love You, a story that has sold millions of copies all over the world and was turned into a major film. I remember reading PS, I Love You and crying lots so I made sure I had a box of hankies ready when I started Postscript.
We join Holly seven years after Gerry’s death, she’s been in a relationship with Gabriel for two years and is slowly learning to be herself again. Working in her sister Ciara’s vintage shop she’s thrown when Ciara asks her to take part in a podcast titled ‘Let’s talk about death’. Talking about Gerry’s letters and how they’ve helped her to move on, Holly doesn’t realise how inspiring the letters are to others until she’s asked to help out with the PS, I Love You club, a club made up with people that want to leave letters behind for their loved ones, a club that is made up of people with illnesses that will end their lives, a club that Holly knows she should avoid if she wants to continue healing but feels drawn to.
It was so nice being back with Holly again, I think anyone who has read PS, I Love You will have a little place in their heart for her and I loved this new journey she’s embarked on. I won’t go into detail about any of the members of the club but each one is special, each one has a story and I loved how each one wanted to leave a piece of themselves behind for the ones they love. I think the one character who will stay with me is Ginika, a strong young lady who is determined and brave.
Grief affects everyone in different ways and it can sneak up at any given moment and Ahern does a beautiful job of showing this, I saw myself in Holly so many times and it was comforting to read.
Yes you will definitely need a box of hankies when you read Postscript but there were so many joyous and funny moments throughout the book too. It’s a real mixture of emotions but it really filled my heart with so much love and warmth. The characters all come to life and although there is sadness I loved getting to know them and following their journey.
Postscript is a story that made me feel so much love, it brought back memories of loved ones lost and yes that made me sad but when I finished the book it made me realise just how much we change after the death of a love one, how much everything changes but we learn over time to go with it. It also made me realise how important it is to tell the ones we love just how much we love them.
If you haven’t read PS, I Love You then don’t worry as there is enough information in Postscript to keep you up to date but I do recommend it too as it’s a blooming good read.
Postscript is definitely a book that will be in my top ten this year, it’s a story that had me hooked but it’s a story that I really didn’t want to rush, I wanted to enjoy slowly and savour every single word. It’s a very special story that gets a million stars from me.
We join Holly seven years after Gerry’s death, she’s been in a relationship with Gabriel for two years and is slowly learning to be herself again. Working in her sister Ciara’s vintage shop she’s thrown when Ciara asks her to take part in a podcast titled ‘Let’s talk about death’. Talking about Gerry’s letters and how they’ve helped her to move on, Holly doesn’t realise how inspiring the letters are to others until she’s asked to help out with the PS, I Love You club, a club made up with people that want to leave letters behind for their loved ones, a club that is made up of people with illnesses that will end their lives, a club that Holly knows she should avoid if she wants to continue healing but feels drawn to.
It was so nice being back with Holly again, I think anyone who has read PS, I Love You will have a little place in their heart for her and I loved this new journey she’s embarked on. I won’t go into detail about any of the members of the club but each one is special, each one has a story and I loved how each one wanted to leave a piece of themselves behind for the ones they love. I think the one character who will stay with me is Ginika, a strong young lady who is determined and brave.
Grief affects everyone in different ways and it can sneak up at any given moment and Ahern does a beautiful job of showing this, I saw myself in Holly so many times and it was comforting to read.
Yes you will definitely need a box of hankies when you read Postscript but there were so many joyous and funny moments throughout the book too. It’s a real mixture of emotions but it really filled my heart with so much love and warmth. The characters all come to life and although there is sadness I loved getting to know them and following their journey.
Postscript is a story that made me feel so much love, it brought back memories of loved ones lost and yes that made me sad but when I finished the book it made me realise just how much we change after the death of a love one, how much everything changes but we learn over time to go with it. It also made me realise how important it is to tell the ones we love just how much we love them.
If you haven’t read PS, I Love You then don’t worry as there is enough information in Postscript to keep you up to date but I do recommend it too as it’s a blooming good read.
Postscript is definitely a book that will be in my top ten this year, it’s a story that had me hooked but it’s a story that I really didn’t want to rush, I wanted to enjoy slowly and savour every single word. It’s a very special story that gets a million stars from me.