A Christmas Favourite
There once was a time when it was normal to curl up with a book during the Christmas holidays, possibly accompanied with some leftover Christmas pudding or so. Now, I’m not sure whether the time of peaceful reading has truly ended or not, but it’s a bit of a tradition for me. Despite the constant calling of revision from far off in the distance, I took some time (or possibly just procrastinated beyond belief) to re-read one of my Christmas favourites- The Gift by Cecelia Ahern.
I will forgive anyone who stops reading now, because yes, this is another one of my light romance novels with a bittersweet feel to it. Cecelia Ahern (PS I Love You, Where Rainbows End) is renowned as “The Queen of Modern Fairytale”, and her warm winter novel is no different. Published in 2008, it tells the story of workaholic Lou Suffern, who is more often than not found in his office rather than at home with his family. Upon finding Gabe, a homeless guy outside his office, he strikes up conversation and, intrigued by the man, offers him a job in the mailroom. He soon discovers, however, that Gabe has some secrets of his own, and as the days pass more things reveal themselves and put things into perspective for Lou. Ultimately, this story is all about the value of time, and how, what with the demands of tomorrow, we can forget the small pleasures of today.
Compared to an average novel the story is actually quite short, but it still brings about so much emotion and thought that it has a firm place on my list of recommended reads. Although admittedly it’s a bit “girlie”, The Gift always leaves the readers with a warm feeling after turning the final page. Cecelia Ahern always manages to create magic from day-to-day havoc and put a smile on her readers’ faces.
A great review thats definitely persuaded me to have a read.
Really good review!
Great Review thanks!
sorry! I read this book, and its all about using time and stuff, and I honestly thought I had wasted mine after reading it. I mean shes a good authour, but this is a strange one!