Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? What three words best describe Amy Creighton’s voice?Ĭan't think of three in particular but I will say I selected this book as I enjoyed previous books read by Amy and while I did enjoy her narration in her own voice, the parts with the American accent got on my nerves - sorry! least interesting was how sickly sweet the story is between main character and love interest, which was a bit samey and boring. How the main character deals with feelings of loss and grief of her unborn child, and the relationship she has with her elderly father which was written with tenderness and which develops as the story goes on. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? All in all it was an ok read but I preferred some of the other titles I've read by Cecilia Ahern. The chapter in the airport was the best part of the book and I laughed out loud. On a positive note, there were some really funny and poignant chapters that did make me laugh and feel moved - a saving grace. In my oppinion, it would have been more believable if it had been an organ donation - I know that it just fantasy but I couldn't get my head round it and it spoilt the story. I found it hard to believe that memories can be gleaned from another person just by receiving their blood donation. However, I found the story a bit contrived and lacking substance, and as such I couldn't really lose myself in the story and connect with the characters. It was average, I had high hopes as I have loved The authors material in all its guises - whether physical books, audiobooks or film adaptations that I've read or seen so far. This book is definitely recommended, but only for those who can get their head around the lack of scientific truth in it.Where does Thanks for the Memories rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far? Joyce's father in particular is a gem within the story, a well-meaning old man who offers comic relief within the narrative with a quaint Irish charm.Īnother of Cecelia Ahern's love stories with a bit of a magical twist, Thanks for the Memories is ultimately about two lonely people who find love and comfort in one another, due to this miraculous connection they have. The book instead focuses on relationships and the importance of family dynamics, particularly on Joyce's relationship with her lovable father and Justin's relationship with his estranged daughter. The love story in Thanks for the Memories, however, is not the main focus of the book, despite it being the main narrative. The impossible scientific notion behind the narrative is easy to pass in both of these cases, allowing the reader to really sink their teeth into the love stories they incite. It has a similar effect to Nicholas Sparks' The Notebook, where a sever Alzheimer's sufferer remembers everything and reconciles with her husband before they pass away peacefully together. While the notion of blood transfusions leading to some kind of transference of memories, feelings and knowledge is utterly ridiculous, Cecelia's story makes it irrelevant. It follows the likes of Cecelia's previous books in the theme of "soulmates will always find each other", and makes for a delightful, if somewhat unbelievable, love story. The narrative is somewhat predictable, but Thanks for the Memories is still a compelling read. Their paths cross several times throughout the story, and each time they meet they become ever closer.
Justin is divorced and spends most of his time traveling around giving lectures to students that he feels really aren't that interested. The pair have never met and yet are magically drawn to one another, due to Justin's blood saving Joyce's life.īoth Joyce and Justin have become despondent with their lives Joyce moves in with her father after the accident and her marriage falls apart.
After the accident she has a blood transfusion to save her life and suddenly remembers things that have never happened to her, and information she didn't know before. Joyce has just awoken after a terrible accident which has caused her to lose her baby and, by the looks of it, her marriage too. Justin is visiting Dublin to give a lecture on art and is persuaded to give blood. The narrative follows two very different people as their lives begin to entwine. Thanks for the Memories is a novel by Cecelia Ahern published in 2008.