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Title: If Only It Were True by Marc Levy ISBN: 0-7434-0618-4 Publisher: Pocket Books Pub. Date: 27 February, 2001 Format: Mass Market Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.36 (89 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Light reading for light days.
Comment: Arthur is a young architect who just moved into a new apartment. One evening he discovers a woman hiding in his bathroom closet. The woman - Lauren - is surprised Arthur can see and hear her. She tells Arthur that her physical body is in a coma and has been for six months. Her "spirit" was somehow separated from her body. Arthur doesn't believe her at first, but pays a visit to the hospital and finds her body. They get to know each other better and soon fall in love, but it doesn't last long. Lauren learns that her body is to be disconnected from the feeding tube and she will die. Arthur promises to help save her and that's when the fun begins...
This book is very well-written. It reminded me of "Message in a Bottle" by Nicholas Sparks. The writing style and the story are both very similar, although "If Only It Were True" is not as tragic as "Message." It's a very quick read - just over 200 pages long. I devoured it in an evening. Even if you're not a fan of romances, you should still try this one. It's sweet and guaranteed to leave a smile on your face, but it's not so full of sap that you will feel ill afterwards. There is a very interesting sub-plot concerning Arthur's mother; I would have almost liked to read more about it, but there was just enough to explain things and not so much that it overshadowed the actual story. The only problem with the book is that the character of Lauren wasn't nearly as well-developed as the character of Arthur. This is a minor point and you don't notice it much while reading it. "If Only It Were True" is a perfect summer read, so run to your local library and find a copy!
Rating: 4
Summary: An Enjoyable, Uplifting, Fun Little Read...
Comment: I was in the mood for something light and fun when I picked up this book, and I was well rewarded for the thought. "If Only It Were True," is a heartwarming little story with a fantasy touch.
Lauren is a doctor who has a horrible car accident at the beginning of the novel, ending up in a coma.
Months later, unknowingly living in her home, Arthur, a young architect, is interrupted in his bath when he hears someone snapping their fingers in his closet. He opens the door, and there is Lauren. He can see her, he can touch her, and he can hear her. She is a living ghost, but for some reason he is able to interact with her.
Far from being a typical ghostly-love story, "If Only It Were True," departs from the usual formulas, and actually manages to throw in some wonderful and thought-provoking concepts into the mix. Should Arthur allow Lauren's mother to turn off the life support machines and gain her mother closure and an end to the pain - given that her "ghost" might fade? There is much more to this read than meets the eye on first glance, and it is well worth the small investment of time. You'll smile, and feel warmed, by this book.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Love Story To Remember!
Comment: Lauren is in a car accident and slips into a coma at a local hospital. Arthur moves into her apartment and find her in his closet. He thinks his best friend is playing a joke on him, but Lauren has to prove that she is alive at the hospital. The more time they spend together, the more they begin to fall in love. Arthur decides to find a way to wake Lauren from her coma, but his mission turns into a wild and unsafe escape. Will she live to meet Arthur in the flesh or will she die? The answer is in the book "If Only It Were True." You will laugh and cry thru out the entire book! Enjoy!
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