If Only It Were True

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.

This book was a delightful fun light read

Marc Levy has a gift of twisting and turning a story.....bringing into play other aspects of life that we might not recognize. Levy is a gifted writer who keeps his readers engaged. New to this author, I will continue to read his works with anticipation!

I was greatly disappointed in this book and would not reccomend it at all. It has a cute premise but terrible execution for 3 main reasons. first, the medical info and situations are completely bogus. He clearly is writing what he knows nothing about, and it makes the book unbearable and ridiculous for anyone who knows about medicine. Its fine to write from the standpoint of a lay person interacting with the medical system, but not to learn a few terms and pretend to know what they mean and torture them to make the story work the way you want. second, the silly and tidy wrap up to the whole legal/police angle was just so idiotic that it spoiled any enjoyment of the story. Again, its great to incorporate magical realism as a plot device, but not have the real people in the story doing incomprehensibly stupid stuff. Thirdly, the author got lazy with dialogue, which he actually does well when he bothers- he continually relied (especially in the section in the end about Arthurs childhood) on the narrator to tell the reader what the characters were saying to each other and how they were telling it, instead of presenting the dialogue. The characters were 2 dimensional and precious, and I only finished it because not doing so would have been the bigger waste of time (but close call!). I dont ususally write such negative reviews but I bought this book based on the positive ones and I wouldhope the next reader gets a more balanced view.

This was a quick read. This author keeps you turning the pages. This story is unlike any one I’ve read. Very enjoyable.

Cool modern novel.

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.

I read this after reading PS from Paris. I was disappointed that it seem to end so quickly. If you read PS from Paris you know that they end up together. This book doesnt give you that other than with one still in ghost form. I wish the sequel was available in English.

This is the first book I have read by Marc Levy. Such a creative story. I now intend to work my way through the rest of his books.

Marc Levy has a great touch with weaving the story and characters and holding you captive. With so much stress out there, his writing makes one feel good about life for awhile! I am sure I will check out everything he has written.