I always feel so connected to Cecelia Ahern’s books – like I’m the only person in the entire world who has read that story and her writing manages to keep you connected throughout the whole thing. Gabe was an interesting character as well and I completely agree with Clare when I say I think he was Lou’s conscience all along. But what I’ve noticed with all her books is that the main characters never are – they’re never perfect but they manage to grow, develop and change throughout – which is was Lou did. Our main character, Lou, wasn’t a particularly likeable character. It was a good length and a nicely well-rounded story. It wasn’t hard going and the dialogue flowed very well and I managed to finish in just a few days. Myself and Clare at AbookandTea was going to do a read along with this book but she very rudely finished it in 2 days and didn’t give me a chance to catch up but here I am 3 weeks later – finally finished! Like all her books, I found this an extremely easy read. Although Lou doesn’t realise it at first, Gabe changes Lou’s life and shows him the meaning and importance of time before it’s too late. He then meets Gabe, a homeless man who resides in a doorway outside his building.
He spends his entire life letting his family down due to his obsessive need to do everything, be everywhere and be in two places at once. The Gift is set in modern day Ireland and is about our main character Lou, a extremely successful, driven, over-achieving business man. She’s so young but writes like someone who is wise beyond her years as every single one of her novels includes important messages about value, love, life and the magic in the world that we sometimes forget exists. I had no doubts when starting this book because in my opinion, Cecelia Ahern is one of the most wonderful and unique female writers around at the moment – all her novels are so insightful and heart-warming. When Lou invites Gabe, a homeless man who sits outside his office, into the building and into his life, Lou’s world is changed beyond all measure…Īn enchanting and thoughtful Christmas story that speaks to all of us about the value or time and what is truly important in life. His constant battle with the clock is a sensitive issue with his wife and family. Lou Suffern wishes he could be in two places at once. If you could wish for one gift this Christmas, what would it be?
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