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The Book of Tomorrow
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Intriguing and highly readable
A modern fairytale whose chief protagonist was a spoilt teenager did not sound my sort of book. And mention of chick-lit somewhere in the reviews nearly put me off reading The Book of Tomorrow, but I'm so glad I did. I loved it and am missing it now that I've finished it.
Tamara is sixteen years old - or seventeen, Sister Ignatius always says. Brought up in pretentious style in Dublin, life as Tamara knew it falls apart when her father commits suicide after falling so deeply into debt that everything they thought they owned belongs to the bank. Now homeless, Tamara and her mother move to the country to live with Rosaleen, a strangely unwelcoming aunt, and her husband, Arthur. When Tamara becomes concerned that her mother is not recovering from grief over her father's death, Rosaleen becomes ever more mysterious and sinister - to say more would spoil the story for those who haven't yet read it.
The story is told in such a down-to-earth way that the fairytale element feels almost real, not at all the fantasy tale that I'd dreaded. As with time travel in Audrey Niffeneggar's The Time Traveler's Wife, you know that what happens is not possible, yet it seems strangely plausible. As others have said, the magical leather-bound book that Tamara picks up in the travelling library opens the way to a less selfish, more considerate young woman who learns from the future and adapts her behaviour accordingly.
It's almost worth five stars but not quite. This is the first Cecelia Ahern book that I've read so I'm not familiar with her style but there were a few clumsy sentences and a few instances of careless editing that will hopefully be corrected in the next edition. One scene towards the end of the book, in which Tamara and Wesely are leaving a garden (I can't say more without revealing too much), seemed a bit unlikely and spoilt the feeling of being lost in a story.
Throughout though, Tamara's character is well drawn, to the extent that I was able to sympathise with her despite her faults - and at least she was honest about those and willing to correct them, which makes her more likeable and easier to forgive. The other characters come alive to varying degrees. You never get to know Rosaleen but you are instantly suspicious of her and her secret ways. Similarly the taciturn Arthur who, though unthreatening, seems for a long time rather ineffectual. Sister Ignatius, a fun-loving nun, is one of the more colourful characters, her conversation peppered with hints that Tamara fails to see. If all this sounds intriguing, it is - and it's well worth a read.
An Improvement On The Gift
I've always been a bit sceptical about Ahern novels, feeling they are still riding on the phenomenal success that was PS I Love You whilst never really delivering the same satisfaction. I especially was left dissapointed by The Gift which lacked a storyline of great substance, however I duly picked up The Book Of Tomorrow and gave it a try.
Initially I was dubious - the title character is a spoilt 16 year old who has been forced to leave her home after the suicide and bankruptcy of her father, she and her depressed and grieving mother move in with her brother and his wife in their small cottage next to the ruin of an old castle belonging to the Kilcarney family.
In the first few chapters I stuggled to warm to the lead character Tamara finding myself thinking the novel would have worked better written from her mothers perspective as she struggled following the death of her husband, however as the novel progressed and the plot line developed I warmed to Tamara and found myself really empathising with her position. I won't go too deeply into the plot line as it's nice not to give too much away but this book resotred my faith in Ahern's writing with a great ending to the book and one you don't see coming so very strongly written and well worth reading.
slow start but gripping
For a Cecelia Aherne Book i found this had a slow start but after about chapter 4 or 5 it starts to get very gripping which is what i love about cecelia aherne's books
Absolutely loved this book 
Having read all Cecelia Aherns previous novels I couldnt wait for this one arrive. I notice a few mixed reviews of the book but I have to say that this book will not disappoint. A wonderful journey which leaves you wondering what is going to unfold throughout the book. A well written story with a moral behind it too - you are your own life author, learn to make your story. One not to be missed.
Another great book from Cecelia Ahern
FANTASTIC - I have yet to read one of her books that cant be put down! She is by far the best around at present.
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ISBN-10: 0007233701 ISBN-13: 978-0007233700 Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15.4 x 3 cm Product Description The magical new novel from number one bestseller Cecelia Ahern. Tamara Goodwin has always got everything she's ever wanted. ...
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