Where Rainbows End

From the author of PS, I Love You, Cecelia Ahern weaves yet another tale of love and all its trials. Upon the opening of the first page, once may gain a confused look as they stare upon what may seem like notes and letter from one person to another – Until the realization kicks in: the story is told in that form.

Yes indeed. Unique from most stories I’ve read, Cecelia Ahern takes the approach which is not commonly used by most authors, telling the story from a compilation of e-mails, letters, notes, chat room instant messages and cards. Though it makes one devoid of what is happening beyond those words on the messages, I must say this style of approach is what makes this story uniquely touching.

It makes you see things from the person’s thoughts directly. Like in first-person view, but not exactly that. Don’t back off from reading the book just because you may be turned off by the style the author chose though, just keep reading. It’s worth your time.

The plot revolves around two best friends who have known each other since the age of five, and the plot thickens after Alex Stewart, Rosie Dunne’s best friend, moves to America to pursue his studies in the bloom of their friendship. Complications appear when she is forced to stay in Ireland. The only form of communication between them stands in their e-mails and letters.

Imagine two best best friends (who have a growing love for each other) and are seperated. It keeps you wondering to the very last page how are they going to be together and how are they going to overcome the complications that exists to distance them.

Another factor that keeps you gripped to the novel is the factor of wanting to read the next letter and message, and though you may not be surprised in finding yourself skipping pages just to read what happens next between Alex and Rosie (and not the other characters). Don’t pass up the chance to read this novel: you’d be missing a part of your life.

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Title: Where Rainbows End

Author: Cecelia Ahern

Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers

also published under the titles: Love, Rosie and Rosie Dunne

Heroes: Saving Charlie

For fans of the Heroes television series, this book would probably serve to revive back your memories from the television series’ first few episodes. Fans would remember Charlie from the three episodes which aired her as the waitress of a greasy spoon diner in Texas.

But once out of sight, out of mind as the saying goes. In the episodes concerning her, Hiro Nakamura travels back a few months through time to save her from the fate of having her head split apart by the serial killer Sylar. As far as the show tells, he ended spending time with her for a few months but never managed to save her as he teleported back to Japan unpredictably the last minute.

But that’s all the show explains. Some fans may ask, what happens in between those months?

Well folks, this novel answers exactly that. The relationship which grew between both Charlie and Hiro the moment he teleported back to the diner six months ago to save her from the fate of having her head sliced open by Sylar.

Without giving away any spoilers, I would lightly skim though my thoughts and opinion on this book.

This story zooms into perspective of Hiro’s past and views on life. On occasional moments, expect to open up the next page only to read a but more on Hiro’s background and know more about our beloved hero. And as the title suggests, this story looks into Hiro’s effort to save Charlie, the first woman he had ever fallen in love with.

There are moments in this book which can really set a warm feeling to your heart upon reading about Charlie and Hiro’s romantic relationship, knowing that even a hero’s love life has its ups and downs. Expect some cameo appearances of other people you may know from the television series (other than Ando).

Anyhow, one thing is for sure though, upon putting down this book, you may have learnt a lesson or two about life. I know I have.

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Title: Heroes: Saving Charlie

Author: Aury Wallington

Publisher: Del Rey Books