Dear Cecelia,
I finished your book and I really enjoyed it! It's so weird because I just watched the movie that is based on this book and it's so different. I can't decide which one I liked better because the differences are so big. The letters are pretty much the same and most of the people but the rest of the stories are not similar at all. I really liked how Holly did decide to go to the ball. Even though it was really difficult for her to face all those people, she fought through it. It really bothered me though how annoying some people were about what happened to Gerry, if they even knew what happened. The worst was Helen, her neighbor, who hadn't even come over to say she was sorry to Holly when it all happened and then she acted like she had been helping Holly all along. But, good for Holly for telling Helen off like she did it made me very happy. Also, the whole Daniel thing, what a mess! It's good Holly was able to tell him she wasn't ready and he really loved Laura still. Especially after the last letter Gerry gave her that said she can fall in love again. That would be a very difficult thing to read for the last letter ever written. She wasn't very pleased with Gerry, but he is such a good guy for letting her know how he feels about it. Denise's wedding seemed very fun and Holly made a perfect speech, even though it wasn't exactly "perfect". I wish there were more flashbacks throughout the story like there were in the movie so I could imagine the past Holly and Gerry had together. Otherwise, I really enjoyed this book and am very excited that this is my last outside reading blog post!
ellie
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Post 6
Dear Cecelia,
Oh boy, every time I think Holly is getting happier because she is getting letters from Gerry that are helping her live without him, I find out she is even more sad. But, she has great friends to help pick her up along the way. I love that Denise is having her be the maid of honor at her wedding and that Sharon is OK with it because it's always an honor to do that. And Sharon, not jealous at all of the fact that she isn't going to be Denise's made of honor, decides to have Holly be the godmother of her child. And, the best thing is that Sharon is naming her child Gerry. That sure did bring some tears to my eyes. I felt bad when Holly got all sad at Denise's hen weekend because Denise knew she was not having a good time and called her out on it and it made Holly feel even worse about herself. I haven't gotten there, but I hope Denise and Holly will make-up, they are at a point in their lives where they both really need each other around. Also, I'm so glad that the Blue Rock party was a good one. And, even though Holly didn't write the paper, I am very happy that she was able to confront to her boss that it was really Alice who did it and now Alice is going to write more often! It's so weird to read this after seeing the movie, it's just a completely different story. I'm not sure which one I like better because I haven't finished the book yet. And, so far the movie is ahead in the game. But, a suprise ending could do it for me.
Ellie
Oh boy, every time I think Holly is getting happier because she is getting letters from Gerry that are helping her live without him, I find out she is even more sad. But, she has great friends to help pick her up along the way. I love that Denise is having her be the maid of honor at her wedding and that Sharon is OK with it because it's always an honor to do that. And Sharon, not jealous at all of the fact that she isn't going to be Denise's made of honor, decides to have Holly be the godmother of her child. And, the best thing is that Sharon is naming her child Gerry. That sure did bring some tears to my eyes. I felt bad when Holly got all sad at Denise's hen weekend because Denise knew she was not having a good time and called her out on it and it made Holly feel even worse about herself. I haven't gotten there, but I hope Denise and Holly will make-up, they are at a point in their lives where they both really need each other around. Also, I'm so glad that the Blue Rock party was a good one. And, even though Holly didn't write the paper, I am very happy that she was able to confront to her boss that it was really Alice who did it and now Alice is going to write more often! It's so weird to read this after seeing the movie, it's just a completely different story. I'm not sure which one I like better because I haven't finished the book yet. And, so far the movie is ahead in the game. But, a suprise ending could do it for me.
Ellie
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Post 5
Dear Cecelia,
Even though Holly seems to be getting happier, I can't decide if I'm getting happier or more sad. Oh, Gerry makes my stomach drop he is so cute. Holly loves her job and it's so good she can take her mind off Gerry for a little bit and do something she loves. The people who work with her seem really fun, outgoing, and easy to work with. Which can be very difficult to find these days because people are so concerned about themselves. But, I love that they have astrology meetings for entertainment, I think every work place should have something like that to take the load off people's shoulders for a little while. And, I'm so glad that her and Richard are getting along and that she can see now how difficult she was to him when she was younger. He still is kind of boring, but I am even beginning to appreciate his dry sense of humor because Holly is able to connect with him more. I'm so glad Holly got him a job to garden for $5,000, that's so much money! And, I really don't like Jack because he made fun of Richard not having a place to live, it was so unnecessary. To bad Ciara left with Mathew for Australia she is such a fun and crazy girl and really helped Holly through her hard times. But, the only thing that I'm not sure about (which Holly isn't sure about either) is Daniel. I understand how Holly doesn't want to go on a date with him it just would be weird. I can't believe that she ran into Gerry's parents though when she was with him, ugh it made me so sad. They couldn't believe her that she would do that and Holly just went mad. I hope Holly doesn't get too stressed and can figure everything out soon.
Ellie
Even though Holly seems to be getting happier, I can't decide if I'm getting happier or more sad. Oh, Gerry makes my stomach drop he is so cute. Holly loves her job and it's so good she can take her mind off Gerry for a little bit and do something she loves. The people who work with her seem really fun, outgoing, and easy to work with. Which can be very difficult to find these days because people are so concerned about themselves. But, I love that they have astrology meetings for entertainment, I think every work place should have something like that to take the load off people's shoulders for a little while. And, I'm so glad that her and Richard are getting along and that she can see now how difficult she was to him when she was younger. He still is kind of boring, but I am even beginning to appreciate his dry sense of humor because Holly is able to connect with him more. I'm so glad Holly got him a job to garden for $5,000, that's so much money! And, I really don't like Jack because he made fun of Richard not having a place to live, it was so unnecessary. To bad Ciara left with Mathew for Australia she is such a fun and crazy girl and really helped Holly through her hard times. But, the only thing that I'm not sure about (which Holly isn't sure about either) is Daniel. I understand how Holly doesn't want to go on a date with him it just would be weird. I can't believe that she ran into Gerry's parents though when she was with him, ugh it made me so sad. They couldn't believe her that she would do that and Holly just went mad. I hope Holly doesn't get too stressed and can figure everything out soon.
Ellie
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Post 4
Dear Cecelia,
Boy oh boy, the chapters I just read in the book were so sad. I thought Holly had let off a lot of steam on her vacation, but I guess I was wrong. I didn't like that her, Sharon, and Denise decided to take breaks from each other, they were together for a week, big deal. And, they are best friends it's not like there is a rule against them talking to each other. I think the fact that Holly wasn't with them as much put her in kind of a bad mood. But, she did find out who her secret gardener was, and it's Richard! I can't believe it is Richard, that was so unexpected, but I'm glad it was him because it shows a good side to him that is hard to see. It's so sad though because Richard lost his job and his wife left him with the kids so he also lost his house. I'm glad that Holly was able to talk to him and comfort him because he needed some help. Ah! I loved Gerry's note, Holly really needs to get a job because she needs to get out more. It was so depressing when she went to the library to find a job on the computer but didn't have enough money and called Gerry for help. I almost cried at that part. When she finally went to get an interview the employer had gone through similar problems. His wife died from breast cancer and is in the same spot as Holly, not sure whether it's OK to keep living on or not. Gosh, this was such a sad part in the book, all this stuff kept happening. Oh, and Denis is getting married and Sharon is having a kid. This is just a crazy time for Holly and I understand how she can feel selfish about it. I hope the book gets happier because I can't handle this anymore.
Ellie
Boy oh boy, the chapters I just read in the book were so sad. I thought Holly had let off a lot of steam on her vacation, but I guess I was wrong. I didn't like that her, Sharon, and Denise decided to take breaks from each other, they were together for a week, big deal. And, they are best friends it's not like there is a rule against them talking to each other. I think the fact that Holly wasn't with them as much put her in kind of a bad mood. But, she did find out who her secret gardener was, and it's Richard! I can't believe it is Richard, that was so unexpected, but I'm glad it was him because it shows a good side to him that is hard to see. It's so sad though because Richard lost his job and his wife left him with the kids so he also lost his house. I'm glad that Holly was able to talk to him and comfort him because he needed some help. Ah! I loved Gerry's note, Holly really needs to get a job because she needs to get out more. It was so depressing when she went to the library to find a job on the computer but didn't have enough money and called Gerry for help. I almost cried at that part. When she finally went to get an interview the employer had gone through similar problems. His wife died from breast cancer and is in the same spot as Holly, not sure whether it's OK to keep living on or not. Gosh, this was such a sad part in the book, all this stuff kept happening. Oh, and Denis is getting married and Sharon is having a kid. This is just a crazy time for Holly and I understand how she can feel selfish about it. I hope the book gets happier because I can't handle this anymore.
Ellie
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