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Friday 30 October 2009

Heaven Can Wait



By Cally Taylor

If you like romantic comedies, you’re going to love this. But even if you’ve never read a romantic comedy before, and you think they’re not really your thing, you should still read this one.

Heaven Can Wait is the story of Lucy, who dies just as she is about to marry her fiance Dan. It is a story of loss, longing and the overwhelming power of love. The story starts just before Lucy dies, and although the blurb lets you know that’s going to happen, it’s still a dramatic moment.

Lucy’s status as a ‘dead girl’ gives the story its supernatural slant, and skilful use of flashback fills in the details of Lucy’s life before death to poignant effect.

The story is told with a light touch and buckets of humour. Beware – once you have started it, you will not be able to put it down. Expect late nights until you’ve finished it.

I loved the romantic tale of Lucy’s quest to be reunited with Dan, but I also adored the story of her growing affection for her fellow residents in the ‘house of wannabe ghosts’, Claire and Brian. Despite getting off to a bad start, especially with Claire, Lucy’s journey towards understanding her two housemates gives the story an extra dimension and lifts it out of the ordinary.

There are some great cameo roles as well. Lucy’s geeky colleagues and Sally the eccentric sandwich girl particularly stand out.

Lucy manages to get herself into some hilarious situations and also some heartbreaking ones. This book really will have you laughing one minute and crying the next.

As you get towards the end of the book it becomes even more impossible to put down. You’ll be desperate to know what eventually happens to Lucy.

This novel is a real treat to savour.

Reviewed by Helen M Hunt

10 comments:

Deborah Carr (Debs) said...

I loved this book and read well into the night - nearly blinding myself for work the next day - as I couldn't bear to put it down.

Kath McGurl said...

Great review, and I too would thoroughly recommend this book. I couldn't put it down either!

Suzanne Ross Jones said...

Great review. XX

Amanda said...

Great review! :-)

Nik Perring said...

Couldn't agree more, Helen. Yop book, top review.

Nik

Anonymous said...

Reading it at the moment. Loving it.

pierre l said...

I finished the book last night and I agree with the others that it's lovely. So is your review.

Karen said...

I totally agree - I loved it :o)

Cathy said...

I usually give up with chick lit, but I loved this book. An engaging, well written story which kept me engrossed. Great review, Helen.

Denise Covey said...

Great review Helen. I'll definitely read it...