Rosie Dunne [Import] [Paperback]

Cecelia Ahern (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 488 pages
• Publisher: Time Warner Book Group (June 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786890894
• ISBN-13: 978-0786890897
• Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 1.2 x 6.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (124 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,931,703 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Cecelia Ahern is the author of the international bestsellers P.S. I Love You; Love, Rosie; If You Could See Me Now; There's No Place Like Here; and The Gift. The daughter of Ireland's former prime minister, she lives in Dublin.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the Best,--Should be 10 Stars!, March 15, 2005

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Alphia D. Larkins "mimi3plus3" (Acworth, Georgia United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rosie Dunne (Hardcover)

Oh my, I cannot say enough good things about this book! I just finished reading it and though I was so anxious to see how it ended, I am so sorry now that I can no longer peep into the lives of these down-to-earth but fascinating people, nor receive e-mails and IM's from them! For you get so caught up in their story and their lives, you are there! Alex and Rosie and their friends and relatives and the events that shape their lives are the same as yours and mine, some good and loyal and some not so good nor loyal. I don't agree with any of the negative reviews left by a few other reviewers of this book, and I don't agree with a few that went into details about the story. You should be able to read this book unbiased by other's telling you what will happen to Rosie and Alex. Try to skim over the details of the story in the reviews that tells the whole story. Who wants to read a book if they already know everything about it, all that happens to the characters? That is so unfair of anyone to write a review and do that. I am only going to say that Rosie and Alex's friendship that begins in childhood, and is so intense that it endures way past their teenage years, is the crux of this story. It (and they) suffer through many trials and tribulations and is strained through different and adverse events in the lives of both. Some things are very funny and you will laugh and other things are terribly sad and you will cry, but that is what life is really like for all of us, some good, some bad and some sadness to balance the good times. No one really has a "Pollyanna" life nor would want to and it would make a boring book if it was. This book definitely isn't boring. It keeps you on the edge of your seat wondering if the friendship will ever go beyond "mere friendship." They are sort of like star-crossed lovers, except they aren't really lovers, only very good friends. And it isn't all about just Rosie and Alex, their families and friends contribute drama and comedic moments to the story also.

I can only say that it is a wonderful, warm story and an enjoyable read and I hope that Cecilia Ahern writes another book with these same characters, for Rosie and Alex's story is not complete yet, and Katie and Toby are waiting in the wings! Cecilia Ahern, take note. This review by Alphia D. Larkins, Acworth, Georgia

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!!, March 8, 2006

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Tonya Speelman "Hoarder of books" (Goldendale WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rosie Dunne (Hardcover)

I gave this book as many stars as Amazon would let! I wish I could give more. This book just grabbed me and wouldn't let go!

It is about a girl and boy starting out as friends when they are 5. The book is all about people exchanging emails and letters and the like. It goes from them growing up, different relationships, but all along they secretly love each other. The characters are witty and real. I love when they instant message. Our herione has a female friend, Ruby who is to die for. Hilarious!

I will be getting other books by this author! Just outstanding!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Witty and touching., January 30, 2005

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"Brit Lit Chick" (Florida USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rosie Dunne (Hardcover)

I loved this book as much as I loved Ahern's first novel. Although it took a few pages to get into the story (I was expecting more about Rosie and Alex's childhood) it didn't take long before I was hooked. The entire story is told through emails, instant messages, letters, and text messages which sometimes could get a little tedious but it didn't detract from the story that much. Although the inevitable ending is predictable, the means that Rosie and Alex employ to reach their end constantly provided surprises. Overall, this was a thoroughly enjoyable, light read.