Postscript by Cecilia Ahern

If you loved P.S. I Love you, then you have to read this one. The Sequel to the original it follows Holly in the years after Gerry's death.

Holly is still living in the house she shared with Gerry but is about to embark on the next step of her new relationship, moving in with her boyfriend Gabriel, when a podcast she does on the death of Gerry and his letters leads her down a new path, helping others who are terminally ill. The P.S. I Love You Club.

Gabriel isn't happy about it but it is something that Holly wants to do and so she sets out to helps others write their letters to their loved ones for them to discover after their deaths. The story follows Holly and the members of the club that she helps, the friendships she forms and the help that she offers.

An amazing story - though even though I felt that it was not as good as the original story it still had me desperate to read it and find out what happens to all of the characters. Yes there are some really sad bits but there are also some lovely heartwarming bits too, some laughter and a few tears (from me). All of the characters were beautifully described, their stories realistic and the help that Holly gives them, touching to the end.

Four stars from me.

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