If Only It Were True

I laughed, I cried so could not put it down. Even read it while at work. Going to see if there is a book continuing Arthur and Laurens story

Such likeable characters and an improbable story that beguiles despite this Beautifully written

I understand this is the authors first book, so I can overlook the need for better editing. I did enjoy the story, as it was slightly different than the movie, Just Like Heaven, which I loved and bought on DVD years ago. The story dragged in places, so it wasnt a total page turner for me. It took me a long time to read it through as I read a few pages at a time. I thought the plot was imaginative and different, the characters were well thought out and written. Its a good first book. I have another book by this author so Im looking forward to seeing an improvement in his writing and editing.

Remarkable love story. A tale of the human spirit and its quest for meaning, beauty and love. Can all facets of human life be measured or quantified?

He is a wonderful and imaginative writer of fanciful fiction. This was his 1st book and I think others are even better.

I really liked this book. Great story telling and very imaginative! Im going to check out this authors other books.

Characters are interesting ; plot is total fantasy without rhyme not reason. You become interested in fate of characters but plot fails to make sense.

Not as good as some of his other novels.

Some authors innately have it, the right touch, an ambiance that immediately grabs the reader. He describes deep, meaningful love so genuinely well, along with telling a story that keeps readers turning the pages, guessing which ending hell choose. I look forward to reading more of Levys books, and have already started another of his novels. The way he drew his protagonist, an extension of himself I could tell, prompted me to google him. The interview (with photos) confirmed everything I garnered about his personality through his character Arthur. Levy is a renaissance man, a kind, interesting and well-informed man of the world. A kindly, good man. They type that are difficult to find. A person of good karma, and therefore, I am even happier to learn of his success. I look forward to reading all of his books. Thank you Marc Levy for wonderful entertainment and intelligent, interesting reading. P.S. I just read Publishers Weeklys review, above. Apparently your reviewer was skimming the novel. The female love interest was not a nurse - she was a resident doctor. Also, the reviewer stated Levy has no ear for American speech, I thoroughly disagree with that assessment. Hes as fluid in understanding American nuance as I. I suggest Publishers Weekly keep checking that reviewers work. It needs a great deal of polishing. (And no, I do not know Levy personally.)

Really enjoy Marc Levys novels. They are not your normal, run-of-the-mill romances. Great to read as an escape from all the negativity and chaos in todays world.