If Only It Were True

I greatly looked forward to reading this book, the basis for the movie Just Like Heaven. I had read the reviews saying the book read more like an incomplete screenplay than a book. I agree with those reviews in part. The book move along with a nice storyline for pages at a time, then a few passages of non-idiomatic English or inaccurate cultural details utterly destroy the readers immersion. If you liked the movie, I recommend reading this book, a fuller version of the movie with some completely different plot points. If you didnt see the movie, you can skip this book in favor of one of the authors better written works.

I didnt know what to expect with a free or nearly free book, but it was very good. Well written, and just all around enjoyable story of Indians coming to America. The road is always bumpy for immigrants.

A fast and good read. Dont think about the movie and let go of all preconceived ideas about ones spirit and enjoy the heartfel romance

Cool modern novel.

I truly enjoyed this book. The story drew me in from the beginning and I read it in one sitting.

This is the second time that I have read this book. I even watched the movie. I love this story and I love your books. Thank you!

Me gustaron bastante las cartas que escribe la madre del personaje masculino y la personalidad que describen de el mismo. El libro mismo es fácil de leer y ameno.

I really enjoyed this book. It was a good light read, quick and easy to get through. Interesting story of how it came to be.

Ah, this begs a sequel, and its hard to find it in English! Marc Levy knows how to tell a story …

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.