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Three Little Words
As a dark evening draws in, the lives of three women are changed forever.
The worlds they have been living in, the people they thought they knew - in an instant it all changes.
But when everything seems to shatter around them, could three little words be enough to help put the pieces back together again?
The worlds they have been living in, the people they thought they knew - in an instant it all changes.
But when everything seems to shatter around them, could three little words be enough to help put the pieces back together again?
429 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
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Jessica Thompson
4 books131 followersJessica Thompson is an author living in London.
Born in Yorkshire in the late eighties, she then lived in France and Kent, before moving to the big city she loves so much.
Her very first ‘novel’, written in her early teens, is so old it was stored on a floppy disc. She spent most of her childhood reading her latest poems and stories to her long-suffering but inspirational parents, who encouraged her to continue sharpening her skills as a writer.
This passion for writing continued and flourished, and she eventually trained to become a reporter with the National Council for the Training of Journalists. She was a reporter for two major newspaper groups for six years, before working in charity communications and digital marketing while writing novels.
Jessica loves singing, running, eating out and spending time with friends. She is currently studying with the Open University.
Jessica’s debut novel This is a Love Story was published by Coronet, Hodder and Stoughton, in February 2012. Her second novel Three Little Words was published on August 15 2013. Jessica’s third book will be published during the summer of 2014, and her fourth in 2015.
Born in Yorkshire in the late eighties, she then lived in France and Kent, before moving to the big city she loves so much.
Her very first ‘novel’, written in her early teens, is so old it was stored on a floppy disc. She spent most of her childhood reading her latest poems and stories to her long-suffering but inspirational parents, who encouraged her to continue sharpening her skills as a writer.
This passion for writing continued and flourished, and she eventually trained to become a reporter with the National Council for the Training of Journalists. She was a reporter for two major newspaper groups for six years, before working in charity communications and digital marketing while writing novels.
Jessica loves singing, running, eating out and spending time with friends. She is currently studying with the Open University.
Jessica’s debut novel This is a Love Story was published by Coronet, Hodder and Stoughton, in February 2012. Her second novel Three Little Words was published on August 15 2013. Jessica’s third book will be published during the summer of 2014, and her fourth in 2015.
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May 29, 2022
London: An einem Tag im März wird auf offener Straße ein Mann erschossen. Die Freundin des Getöteten – Briony – muss lernen, mit ihrem Verlust und dem Schmerz zurechtzukommen und ihr Leben weiterzuleben.
Doch nicht nur Brionys Leben hat sich verändert. Auch das Leben des Mörders und seiner Familie wird aus der Bahn geworfen.
Mein Leseeindruck:
Es fällt mir gar nicht so leicht, eine kurze Inhaltsangabe zu diesem Buch zu schreiben. Natürlich geht es in erster Linie schon um Briony und ihren Verlust und ihre Trauerbewältigung, aber es gibt so unglaublich viele Protagonisten hier und damit auch viele verschiedene Handlungsstränge.
Zunächst war ich wirklich erstaunt und auch etwas verwirrt, weil zum Beispiel die Geschichte der jungen Balletttänzerin Rachel und die Geschichte des jungen Pärchens Sara und Tom so gar nichts mit der Geschichte von Briony zu tun zu haben schien. Ich habe mich gefragt, ob es eine Verbindung geben kann und wie diese wohl aussehen mag.
Erst ganz zum Ende des Buches hin klärt sich dann so langsam alles auf und die offenen Fäden werden miteinander verknüpft. Das ist der Autorin wirklich sehr gut gelungen. Ich hielt es tatsächlich für unmöglich, eine Verbindung zwischen den einzelnen Figuren zu erschaffen, aber es gibt eine und sie ist sogar sehr durchdacht und nachvollziehbar.
Der Schreibstil der Autorin ist sehr angenehm; das Buch lässt sich flüssig und schnell lesen. Ich war wirklich erstaunt, wie flott die Seiten an mir vorüberzogen, was zum Teil sicherlich auch an den lesefreundlich kurz gehaltenen Kapiteln lag.
Die Gefühle der einzelnen Protagonisten sind sehr schön herausgearbeitet. Egal, ob Trauer, Angst, Schmerz, Wut oder Einsamkeit – alles lässt sich wirklich gut herauslesen und auch nachempfinden.
Ich muss gestehen, dass mich das Buch sogar zum Ende hin zu Tränen gerührt hat.
Jetzt bin ich neugierig geworden auf weitere Bücher der Autorin und werde bestimmt bald „Eindeutig Liebe“ von ihr lesen.
Doch nicht nur Brionys Leben hat sich verändert. Auch das Leben des Mörders und seiner Familie wird aus der Bahn geworfen.
Mein Leseeindruck:
Es fällt mir gar nicht so leicht, eine kurze Inhaltsangabe zu diesem Buch zu schreiben. Natürlich geht es in erster Linie schon um Briony und ihren Verlust und ihre Trauerbewältigung, aber es gibt so unglaublich viele Protagonisten hier und damit auch viele verschiedene Handlungsstränge.
Zunächst war ich wirklich erstaunt und auch etwas verwirrt, weil zum Beispiel die Geschichte der jungen Balletttänzerin Rachel und die Geschichte des jungen Pärchens Sara und Tom so gar nichts mit der Geschichte von Briony zu tun zu haben schien. Ich habe mich gefragt, ob es eine Verbindung geben kann und wie diese wohl aussehen mag.
Erst ganz zum Ende des Buches hin klärt sich dann so langsam alles auf und die offenen Fäden werden miteinander verknüpft. Das ist der Autorin wirklich sehr gut gelungen. Ich hielt es tatsächlich für unmöglich, eine Verbindung zwischen den einzelnen Figuren zu erschaffen, aber es gibt eine und sie ist sogar sehr durchdacht und nachvollziehbar.
Der Schreibstil der Autorin ist sehr angenehm; das Buch lässt sich flüssig und schnell lesen. Ich war wirklich erstaunt, wie flott die Seiten an mir vorüberzogen, was zum Teil sicherlich auch an den lesefreundlich kurz gehaltenen Kapiteln lag.
Die Gefühle der einzelnen Protagonisten sind sehr schön herausgearbeitet. Egal, ob Trauer, Angst, Schmerz, Wut oder Einsamkeit – alles lässt sich wirklich gut herauslesen und auch nachempfinden.
Ich muss gestehen, dass mich das Buch sogar zum Ende hin zu Tränen gerührt hat.
Jetzt bin ich neugierig geworden auf weitere Bücher der Autorin und werde bestimmt bald „Eindeutig Liebe“ von ihr lesen.
August 13, 2016
Three Little Words: Amazing. Enthralling. Beautiful
This is now another favorite book by my favorite author. No one can possibly understand the love I have for this author. From the first book I have read by her (This Is A Love Story) I knew right then and there I will be buying all her books and get lost in each one of them over and over. She has this writing style that I just couldn't get enough of. To date, I have all her published books and I can't wait for more. I heard she just finished another book! Ahhh!
Three Little Words is a book that is so different and realistic. The lives of all the characters were intertwined by one incident, and I loved how the author was able to stretch out everything, how everything turned out to be connected in the end. It was carefully woven making everything coherent. I also loved the different point of views but set in third person narration, not all books could pull that off, but this book made it with so much ease. I also commend how this book is different from This Is A Love Story , you can see the variation of the books, that they didn't run in the same storyline.
I had a good cry towards the end, I was too emotionally invested that it would be hard to find something quite like it. I loved how it tackled love, loss, friendship, grief and all other facets of human experience. It was a mix of everything amazing and then some. It will literally let you see your life in a bigger perspective, that there is so much more to life than meets the eye. That we are entirely missing out on simple things which in the end would matter the most to us. I was able to relate with this book in more ways than one. I think this book will establish a connection at one point or another to almost everyone who will read it. The story was huge and all-encompassing, and I truly admire the sincerity in the book, the distinction of characters and the progress leading to the end. It is not your typical book, it is that kind of book that you will never forget.
P.S. I badly wish Jessica Thompson would write a story about Adam and Bryony, because I love them so much!!
This is now another favorite book by my favorite author. No one can possibly understand the love I have for this author. From the first book I have read by her (This Is A Love Story) I knew right then and there I will be buying all her books and get lost in each one of them over and over. She has this writing style that I just couldn't get enough of. To date, I have all her published books and I can't wait for more. I heard she just finished another book! Ahhh!
Three Little Words is a book that is so different and realistic. The lives of all the characters were intertwined by one incident, and I loved how the author was able to stretch out everything, how everything turned out to be connected in the end. It was carefully woven making everything coherent. I also loved the different point of views but set in third person narration, not all books could pull that off, but this book made it with so much ease. I also commend how this book is different from This Is A Love Story , you can see the variation of the books, that they didn't run in the same storyline.
I had a good cry towards the end, I was too emotionally invested that it would be hard to find something quite like it. I loved how it tackled love, loss, friendship, grief and all other facets of human experience. It was a mix of everything amazing and then some. It will literally let you see your life in a bigger perspective, that there is so much more to life than meets the eye. That we are entirely missing out on simple things which in the end would matter the most to us. I was able to relate with this book in more ways than one. I think this book will establish a connection at one point or another to almost everyone who will read it. The story was huge and all-encompassing, and I truly admire the sincerity in the book, the distinction of characters and the progress leading to the end. It is not your typical book, it is that kind of book that you will never forget.
P.S. I badly wish Jessica Thompson would write a story about Adam and Bryony, because I love them so much!!
January 30, 2013
Review originally on I Heart.. Chick Lit.
www.iheart-chicklit.blogspot.com
I was blown away by Jessica Thompson's debut novel, This Is A Love Story, mainly because it had me up all night reading about the love story between two people falling in love, but have to undergo obstacles in life to only find they are meant for each other. Think One Day without Emma Morley dying.
So when Jessica asked me if I'd like a copy of your new book, I said yes! And did my usual happy dance. Who in the world would decline the opportunity to read a book well before others and have it signed though living thousands of miles away? I only did the most sensible thing a person who loves chick lit and love stories would; I said yes!
What I thought about it:
Since I loved Jessica's debut, I had high hopes for her second book. In case you're wondering, no. Three Little Words is not the continuation of This Is A Love Story, it's a completely different concept and plot. It's darker, more emotional and it does include a little love story, so I don't see why won't you enjoy it!
Beware: this is not your usual chick lit where everything is light and fluffy and you could just settle into the heroine's life easily and have a great time escaping into their world. No, this has depth and transcends a spectrum of emotions. In Three Little Words, it's a beautiful blend of love, loss, forgiveness, hope and regret.
Three Little Words centres around different lives, though living nearby, they are unaware of the things going around them, as to which you will find out as the story progresses. Their lives are actually entwined together and secretly linked together. Have you watched films like Valentine's Day or New Year's Eve? I Love You New York? Yes, the characters are somehow linked to each other - their lives are connected and they play a part in each others lives. That's what Three Little Words is about. Us, living obliviously as to those around us, when some little thing we do could affect someone's life.
The characters in the book are an unusual mix. You have the prima ballerina, a restaurant manager, a teenage boy, a handsome bloke who works in a cafe. But miraculously, these characters' lives would collide. That's the beauty of this book, you get to see things from the third person's point of view, which gives you the whole picture of the book, as the story unfolds, you get to see the clearer picture and everything makes sense.
Just like This Is A Love Story, the book is an emotional roller-coaster, you'd be surprised what could easily push your button and make you cry. My initial thought of Three Little Words was a heartwarming, romantic Valentine's Day read, hence the gorgeous red and pink cover. But underneath the pretty exterior lies a heartbreaking tale which affects all the characters in the book somehow or rather. Readers, have a box of tissues on standby, a warm fleece blanket to keep you warm and a comforting cup of hot cocoa. You're going to need it when you read this.
Verdict:
Honestly, it's not my usual read. I opt for a lighter, more fun kind of chick lit. But this is an exception. This is a beautifully-written masterpiece by Jessica. It has the power to make you think twice about what you're doing and look back and reminisce on the moments you've gone through and cherish them. A poignant tale which would render you speechless at parts as it is deeply moving. Highly recommended if you're a fan of Lisa Jewell and Ella Griffin.
Rating : 5/5
www.iheart-chicklit.blogspot.com
I was blown away by Jessica Thompson's debut novel, This Is A Love Story, mainly because it had me up all night reading about the love story between two people falling in love, but have to undergo obstacles in life to only find they are meant for each other. Think One Day without Emma Morley dying.
So when Jessica asked me if I'd like a copy of your new book, I said yes! And did my usual happy dance. Who in the world would decline the opportunity to read a book well before others and have it signed though living thousands of miles away? I only did the most sensible thing a person who loves chick lit and love stories would; I said yes!
What I thought about it:
Since I loved Jessica's debut, I had high hopes for her second book. In case you're wondering, no. Three Little Words is not the continuation of This Is A Love Story, it's a completely different concept and plot. It's darker, more emotional and it does include a little love story, so I don't see why won't you enjoy it!
Beware: this is not your usual chick lit where everything is light and fluffy and you could just settle into the heroine's life easily and have a great time escaping into their world. No, this has depth and transcends a spectrum of emotions. In Three Little Words, it's a beautiful blend of love, loss, forgiveness, hope and regret.
Three Little Words centres around different lives, though living nearby, they are unaware of the things going around them, as to which you will find out as the story progresses. Their lives are actually entwined together and secretly linked together. Have you watched films like Valentine's Day or New Year's Eve? I Love You New York? Yes, the characters are somehow linked to each other - their lives are connected and they play a part in each others lives. That's what Three Little Words is about. Us, living obliviously as to those around us, when some little thing we do could affect someone's life.
The characters in the book are an unusual mix. You have the prima ballerina, a restaurant manager, a teenage boy, a handsome bloke who works in a cafe. But miraculously, these characters' lives would collide. That's the beauty of this book, you get to see things from the third person's point of view, which gives you the whole picture of the book, as the story unfolds, you get to see the clearer picture and everything makes sense.
Just like This Is A Love Story, the book is an emotional roller-coaster, you'd be surprised what could easily push your button and make you cry. My initial thought of Three Little Words was a heartwarming, romantic Valentine's Day read, hence the gorgeous red and pink cover. But underneath the pretty exterior lies a heartbreaking tale which affects all the characters in the book somehow or rather. Readers, have a box of tissues on standby, a warm fleece blanket to keep you warm and a comforting cup of hot cocoa. You're going to need it when you read this.
Verdict:
Honestly, it's not my usual read. I opt for a lighter, more fun kind of chick lit. But this is an exception. This is a beautifully-written masterpiece by Jessica. It has the power to make you think twice about what you're doing and look back and reminisce on the moments you've gone through and cherish them. A poignant tale which would render you speechless at parts as it is deeply moving. Highly recommended if you're a fan of Lisa Jewell and Ella Griffin.
Rating : 5/5
March 12, 2016
I dived into this not reading any reviews, not knowing anything about it. Yes, I judged it by the cover and title. The cover is super cute, like 'This is a Love Story' by the same author and I loved that cute book. This one is different. I found this serious and the narration didn't work for me. And don't be deceived by the title like I was. There are so many other '3 little words' besides I love you. But the story, it was really good. Heartwarming and inspiring. I liked it. I guess I just read it in the wrong time. A time when I wanted something cute and quirky and a lovestory. So I didn't feel it much. A case of bad timing...
June 11, 2013
The novel was written in a perfect way to read and understand. It talks about 3 strong women facing problems in their daily life.The words seem to flow in perfect harmony with each other and every single description is understandable. The characters are all so unique.The three main women were all extremely powerful and strong, even in the face of heartbreak. Even though they had men in their lives, they didn’t need to rely on them which made me love them even more!
I would recommend reading Jessica’s novel. I'm sure you will enjoy them and they will have you falling in love with this author.
I would recommend reading Jessica’s novel. I'm sure you will enjoy them and they will have you falling in love with this author.
March 28, 2015
3.5
Ich war anfangs ein wenig irritiert, dass das Buch so viele verschiedene Perspektiven hat. Es hat ein wenig gedauert bis ich mich an die Personen gewöhnt hatte und ich fand auch jede Perspektive auf ihre Art interessant.
Leider ist dadurch aber auch eine emotionale Distanz, insbesondere zu der im Klappentext beschriebene Bryony entstanden. Ihre Gefühlswelt kam für mich leider zu kurz.
Die Chemie zwischen ihr und Adam hat mir allerdings gut gefallen, auch wenn es mir am Ende etwas zu schnell ging.
Ich war anfangs ein wenig irritiert, dass das Buch so viele verschiedene Perspektiven hat. Es hat ein wenig gedauert bis ich mich an die Personen gewöhnt hatte und ich fand auch jede Perspektive auf ihre Art interessant.
Leider ist dadurch aber auch eine emotionale Distanz, insbesondere zu der im Klappentext beschriebene Bryony entstanden. Ihre Gefühlswelt kam für mich leider zu kurz.
Die Chemie zwischen ihr und Adam hat mir allerdings gut gefallen, auch wenn es mir am Ende etwas zu schnell ging.
November 27, 2013
KURZBESCHREIBUNG:
Seit Wochen kommt die hübsche junge Frau täglich zu Adam ins Café, trinkt immer das gleiche Getränk und starrt stundenlang traurig aus dem Fenster. Was er nicht weiß: Bryony versucht den Verlust ihrer großen Liebe Max zu verkraften, der an einem Tag im März erschossen wurde. Ein Unfall. Das Leben Vieler veränderte sich seitdem schlagartig und auch der Täter bereut seine Tat zutiefst…
MEINE MEINUNG:
Es gibt Bücher, die sprechen dich von vornherein an. Egal ob Cover, Klappentext oder ob von einem bestimmten Autor geschrieben, sie sprechen dich einfach an. Manche Bücher jedoch enttäuschen dich, erfüllen nicht deine Erwartungen oder sind gar so unschön, dass man Mitleid für den Baum empfindet, der dafür gefällt werden musste. Dann gibt es allerdings noch die gedruckten Seiten, die überraschen, positiv stutzig machen und dich auf einer persönlichen Ebene tangieren, sodass du sogar nach zuschlagen des Buches darüber nachdenkst, was es dir mitgeben will und kann. Zu Letztgenannten gehört „Ein Tag im März“.
Aus dem Leben gegriffen und wie es unverfälscht geschehen kann, erzählt Jessica Thompson die Geschichte einer handvoll Menschen, deren Schicksale seit einem bestimmten Tag einschneidende Wendungen genommen hat. Jede Seite wird vielversprechend genutzt und es wird so wenig wie möglich, jedoch so viel wie nötig verraten, um neugierig dranzubleiben. Obwohl es einige Personen sind, verleiht die Autorin jedem einzelnen Charakter ein authentisches Wesen, die alle zur Übermittlung der Botschaft von „Ein Tag im März“ beitragen und enorm wichtig sind. Spätestens wenn die ersten Tränen fließen, erkennt man, dass das Thema Vergebung für einen selbst eine Rolle spielt und dieses Buch so viel mehr geben kann, als eine dramatisch schöne Story.
Mit „Bryony“ leidet man wohl am meisten mit, da sie ihre große Liebe Max durch ein Unglück verlor und jedes Kapitel über sie ein realistisches Abbild einer Trauernden darstellt. Die Sinnlosigkeit und die Zweifel, wie das weitere Leben ablaufen soll, sind niemals erzwungen, sondern stets glaubwürdig dargestellt, sodass man das Beste für die Protagonistin hofft. Glücklicherweise hinterlässt dies keine negativen Spuren oder einen deprimierenden Beigeschmack. Die Ungewissheit ergreift einen bis zum Schluss und man möchte die Hoffnung für alle Beteiligten nicht aufgeben. Jessica Thompson verschaffte sich mit diesem Werk einen Platz unter meinen Jahreshighlights 2013.
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Seit Wochen kommt die hübsche junge Frau täglich zu Adam ins Café, trinkt immer das gleiche Getränk und starrt stundenlang traurig aus dem Fenster. Was er nicht weiß: Bryony versucht den Verlust ihrer großen Liebe Max zu verkraften, der an einem Tag im März erschossen wurde. Ein Unfall. Das Leben Vieler veränderte sich seitdem schlagartig und auch der Täter bereut seine Tat zutiefst…
MEINE MEINUNG:
Es gibt Bücher, die sprechen dich von vornherein an. Egal ob Cover, Klappentext oder ob von einem bestimmten Autor geschrieben, sie sprechen dich einfach an. Manche Bücher jedoch enttäuschen dich, erfüllen nicht deine Erwartungen oder sind gar so unschön, dass man Mitleid für den Baum empfindet, der dafür gefällt werden musste. Dann gibt es allerdings noch die gedruckten Seiten, die überraschen, positiv stutzig machen und dich auf einer persönlichen Ebene tangieren, sodass du sogar nach zuschlagen des Buches darüber nachdenkst, was es dir mitgeben will und kann. Zu Letztgenannten gehört „Ein Tag im März“.
Aus dem Leben gegriffen und wie es unverfälscht geschehen kann, erzählt Jessica Thompson die Geschichte einer handvoll Menschen, deren Schicksale seit einem bestimmten Tag einschneidende Wendungen genommen hat. Jede Seite wird vielversprechend genutzt und es wird so wenig wie möglich, jedoch so viel wie nötig verraten, um neugierig dranzubleiben. Obwohl es einige Personen sind, verleiht die Autorin jedem einzelnen Charakter ein authentisches Wesen, die alle zur Übermittlung der Botschaft von „Ein Tag im März“ beitragen und enorm wichtig sind. Spätestens wenn die ersten Tränen fließen, erkennt man, dass das Thema Vergebung für einen selbst eine Rolle spielt und dieses Buch so viel mehr geben kann, als eine dramatisch schöne Story.
Mit „Bryony“ leidet man wohl am meisten mit, da sie ihre große Liebe Max durch ein Unglück verlor und jedes Kapitel über sie ein realistisches Abbild einer Trauernden darstellt. Die Sinnlosigkeit und die Zweifel, wie das weitere Leben ablaufen soll, sind niemals erzwungen, sondern stets glaubwürdig dargestellt, sodass man das Beste für die Protagonistin hofft. Glücklicherweise hinterlässt dies keine negativen Spuren oder einen deprimierenden Beigeschmack. Die Ungewissheit ergreift einen bis zum Schluss und man möchte die Hoffnung für alle Beteiligten nicht aufgeben. Jessica Thompson verschaffte sich mit diesem Werk einen Platz unter meinen Jahreshighlights 2013.
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February 1, 2015
I had expected this to be a quirky love story along the lines of Thompson's earlier work, "This is a Love Story", but it turned out quite differently from what I had expected. It was certainly marketed as another love story – everything from the title to the adorably drawn cover screams romance. And yet love wasn't the central theme; the three little words the title refers to isn't "I love you" but rather "I forgive you".
As I was mislead by my own expectations, it took me a while to accept the unforeseen premise of the story. Thompson has attempted to craft a beautiful story of heartbreak, sorrow and forgiveness and while she sometimes succeeded, I found it all a bit nauseating. The silver lining was too obvious.
This is a book told from multiple points of view, which all come together in the end. However some of the plotlines could have been spared; one in particular felt completely unnessary. While I do understand Thompson's wish to portray different stages of grief and forgiveness, I didn't think there was any point to Tom's story.
Most of all this story felt like an attempt to write a novel version of 'Valentine's Day' or 'New Years Eve'. A little over the top.
As I was mislead by my own expectations, it took me a while to accept the unforeseen premise of the story. Thompson has attempted to craft a beautiful story of heartbreak, sorrow and forgiveness and while she sometimes succeeded, I found it all a bit nauseating. The silver lining was too obvious.
This is a book told from multiple points of view, which all come together in the end. However some of the plotlines could have been spared; one in particular felt completely unnessary. While I do understand Thompson's wish to portray different stages of grief and forgiveness, I didn't think there was any point to Tom's story.
Most of all this story felt like an attempt to write a novel version of 'Valentine's Day' or 'New Years Eve'. A little over the top.
July 3, 2017
From my kobo library. Wow what can I say about the unassuming book, it was an emotional roller coaster, it started from the tragedy and unfolded all the lives that the tragedy interconnected with and in what way, and how in all that tragedy they were able to effect healing where some felt could never overcome all the sadness and continue to live with hope of finding love again. It was a great book.
May 26, 2021
Note: I read this as a part of the 2021 POPSUGAR Reading Challenge - A book that has a heart, diamond, club or spade on the cover
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This book has a lot going for it, and I even believe it could be really good: The characters are diverse, the plot is told through the POV of very different people (even though every woman and man are gorgeous for some reason) and there is a big number of twists and turns, that SHOULD keep you hooked. It has some redemption tales, talks about sorro, death, regret and real pain.
In the end I felt like all the stories connected in a seriously rushed and forced way, with a series of anticlimactic moments. most of them predictable and the ones that weren't provided little gratification.
Still, it was a quick little read and I was in desperate need of a light book.
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This book has a lot going for it, and I even believe it could be really good: The characters are diverse, the plot is told through the POV of very different people (even though every woman and man are gorgeous for some reason) and there is a big number of twists and turns, that SHOULD keep you hooked. It has some redemption tales, talks about sorro, death, regret and real pain.
In the end I felt like all the stories connected in a seriously rushed and forced way, with a series of anticlimactic moments. most of them predictable and the ones that weren't provided little gratification.
Still, it was a quick little read and I was in desperate need of a light book.
October 19, 2017
Эхлэхдээ л үйл явц нь тодорхой юм шиг номнууд байдаг даа, дунд хүртэл нь уншихдаа би яг ингэж бодож байсан. Хайртай хүнээ алдах сэтгэлийн зовлон шаналал, дүрсэлж үзүүлж байгаа хэсгүүдээс нь өөрийгөө "татаж" гаргаж авахад заримдаа хэцүү байсан ч ЖИЖИГХЭН гурван үг хүний амьдралд хэрхэн өөрчлөлт авчирч болдогийг маш энгийнээр, уран яруу бичжээ. Урьд өмнө харж ойлгож байгаагүй өөр өнцгөөс уучлал гэдэг зүйл бидний амьдралд хэрхэн нөлөөлж, тайвшрал, баяр баясгалан, амар амгаланг бий болгодгийг энэ номоос олж уншина байхаа.
February 25, 2020
This book made me weep and it's definitely not the bad one.
I love how we get to see not only one main character, but a bunch of characters that somehow tied-up to each other and all the problems they faced. The conflicts are not that confusing and difficult to make sense of, so that's good, too.
Also, the reason why I give this book 5 stars is because this book taught me one thing. That is, to forgive yourself and make peace of whatever storm you're feeling inside.
I love how we get to see not only one main character, but a bunch of characters that somehow tied-up to each other and all the problems they faced. The conflicts are not that confusing and difficult to make sense of, so that's good, too.
Also, the reason why I give this book 5 stars is because this book taught me one thing. That is, to forgive yourself and make peace of whatever storm you're feeling inside.
March 5, 2023
Das Buch hat fast nichts mit dem zu tun, was auf Rückseite und Klappentext steht. Daher war ich schon von Anfang an enttäuscht. Es wurde dann auch im Verlauf nicht besser, die Erzählstruktur gefiel mir nicht, insgesamt empfand ich es als schlecht geschrieben mit schlecht ausgearbeiteten Charakteren. Wenn am Ende (auf den letzten 50 Seiten) die einzelnen Stränge lose zusammenführt werden, ist das ganz süß, aber auch nicht wirklich ergreifend.
October 3, 2025
DNF just under 20% into the book. Cannot stand the prose as half the time it does not make sense and feels like the writer is just finding random words in the thesaurus to put into the book, huge suspension of disbelief required, the characters are all written quite superficially, and the story did not get any more engaging to make it worth my time to tolerate the writing style.
January 25, 2017
Wunderschönes Buch, was trotz aller Gefühle nicht kitschig wirkt. Es ist toll zu sehen, wie nach und nach alle Handlungen und Personen zusammenfinden und jeder auf seine Art lernt, zu verzeihen.
June 2, 2019
So many relatable feelings and quotes in this book.
April 28, 2021
Für mich leider ein Buch, mit dem ich nicht so gut klar kam... ich fand die ganze Geschichte sehr langatmig, aber trotzdem hat mich das Ende des Buches sehr berührt.
February 14, 2014
DAS COVER
Das Cover zu EIN TAG IM MÄRZ hat mich sofort auf den ersten Blick angesprochen und verzaubert. Nicht nur mit der Farbwahl haben die Gestalter genau meinen Geschmack getroffen, sondern auch mit den vielen verspielten und süßen Details. Ich stehe ohnehin sehr auf diese ‚Scribble-Designs’. Das Cover strahlt etwas Positives, Fröhliches, Leichtes und natürlich Romantisches aus und obwohl man beim Lesen des Klappentexts erfährt, dass es durchaus auch um ein trauriges Ereignis geht, passt das Cover unheimlich gut zur Geschichte und spricht denke ich die richtige Zielgruppe an weiblichen Lesern an.
Bewertung:
Kurze Inhaltsbeschreibung
In dem Roman EIN TAG IM MÄRZ findet man sich in vielen verschiedenen Perspektiven und Geschichten wieder. Es ist ein wenig so wie bei dem Film: Tatsächlich Liebe. Es gibt verschiedene Storys, die erzählt werden und bei denen zunächst nicht klar ist, wie sie zusammengehören und ob sie zusammenlaufen werden.
Den Hauptanteil des Romans nimmt jedoch die Geschichte der jungen Protagonistin Bryony ein, die ihren Freund Max durch einen schlimmen Schicksalsschlag verloren hat. Ihr ganzes Leben ist seit dessen Tod ohne jeden Sinn und sie ohne jeden Anker. Lebensfreude verspürt sie sowieso schon mal nicht und dennoch zieht diese junge Frau das Interesse des Kellners Adam auf sich. Der weiß nicht, welches Schicksal hinter Bryonys alles verbergender Sonnenbrille steckt, aber er möchte es herausfinden…
Der Schreibstil und Storyverlauf
Der Roman ist wirklich sehr schön geschrieben. In ihm stecken ehrliche, glaubwürdige und tiefgehende Gefühle und wenn man würde wollen, fände man sicher einige schöne Zitate, die es wert wären sich rauszuschreiben. Trotzdem liest sich der Roman schnell und ohne Längen.
Was mir jedoch negativ aufgefallen ist, war die Kürze der Kapitel. Normalerweise mag ich das sehr, hier war es aber deswegen störend, weil es so viele verschiedene Storystränge gibt. Die Schwere der Themen, die hier aufgegriffen werden, erwarten vom Leser schon ein gewisses emotionales Einlassen und das war nur schwer möglich, weil man immer wenn man gerade ‚drin’ war durch ein Kapitelende und darauf folgender Szenenwechsel herausgerissen wurde. Sehr schade.
Die verschiedenen Geschichten selbst sind gut ausgearbeitet, behandeln alle auf andere Art und Weise das Thema: Veränderungen, Enttäuschungen, Verlust und Vergebung. Die Entwicklung der einzelnen Geschichten hat mir sehr gut gefallen und ich fand es auch spannend sie zu verfolgen. Lediglich das Ende wird dem Rest des Romans nicht mehr gerecht. Es wirkt zu simpel, beinah plump und vor allem zu schnell abgehandelt, so dass es zudem an Glaubhaftigkeit und Gefühl verliert.
Die Charaktere und ihre Entwicklung
Wie schon mehrfach gesagt, gibt es verschiedene einzelne Geschichten und somit auch Perspektiven und Protagonisten. Sie sind alle auf ihre Art gut ausgearbeitet und bringen einen interessanten Hintergrund mit, der neugierig macht. Selbstverständlich wird das Rad in diesem Roman nicht neu erfunden und so begegnen dem Viel-Leser so manche Klischees. Jedoch schafft es die Autorin einem die Protagonisten dennoch schmackhaft zu machen und durch ihre lebendige Art wachsen sie einem schließlich auch ans Herz.
Gerade die Entwicklung von Bryony hat mir gut gefallen. In ihrer ‚Schmerzphase’ fand ich sie wirklich ganz berührend und realitätsnah. Etwas zu kurz gekommen sind mir die Randfiguren, mit denen Bryony sich anfreundet und die eine wichtige Rolle im Buch einnehmen.
Das Fazit
Ein wunderschöner, emotionaler Roman, der sich mit dem Thema Verlust und Vergebung befasst und dabei unterschiedliche Herangehensweisen und Perspektiven wählt.
Schön erzählt erinnert der Roman an Filme wie: Tatsächlich Liebe. Wer gerne solche Filme sieht, wird auch mit der Lektüre dieses Buches viel Freude haben. Trotz einiger Schwächen bietet der Roman nämliche berührende Lesestunden für Fans dieser Literatur.
Leseempfehlung für: Fans von Filmen wie: Tatsächlich Liebe ~ Liebhaber berührender, trauriger und realitätsnaher Themen ~
Das Cover zu EIN TAG IM MÄRZ hat mich sofort auf den ersten Blick angesprochen und verzaubert. Nicht nur mit der Farbwahl haben die Gestalter genau meinen Geschmack getroffen, sondern auch mit den vielen verspielten und süßen Details. Ich stehe ohnehin sehr auf diese ‚Scribble-Designs’. Das Cover strahlt etwas Positives, Fröhliches, Leichtes und natürlich Romantisches aus und obwohl man beim Lesen des Klappentexts erfährt, dass es durchaus auch um ein trauriges Ereignis geht, passt das Cover unheimlich gut zur Geschichte und spricht denke ich die richtige Zielgruppe an weiblichen Lesern an.
Bewertung:
Kurze Inhaltsbeschreibung
In dem Roman EIN TAG IM MÄRZ findet man sich in vielen verschiedenen Perspektiven und Geschichten wieder. Es ist ein wenig so wie bei dem Film: Tatsächlich Liebe. Es gibt verschiedene Storys, die erzählt werden und bei denen zunächst nicht klar ist, wie sie zusammengehören und ob sie zusammenlaufen werden.
Den Hauptanteil des Romans nimmt jedoch die Geschichte der jungen Protagonistin Bryony ein, die ihren Freund Max durch einen schlimmen Schicksalsschlag verloren hat. Ihr ganzes Leben ist seit dessen Tod ohne jeden Sinn und sie ohne jeden Anker. Lebensfreude verspürt sie sowieso schon mal nicht und dennoch zieht diese junge Frau das Interesse des Kellners Adam auf sich. Der weiß nicht, welches Schicksal hinter Bryonys alles verbergender Sonnenbrille steckt, aber er möchte es herausfinden…
Der Schreibstil und Storyverlauf
Der Roman ist wirklich sehr schön geschrieben. In ihm stecken ehrliche, glaubwürdige und tiefgehende Gefühle und wenn man würde wollen, fände man sicher einige schöne Zitate, die es wert wären sich rauszuschreiben. Trotzdem liest sich der Roman schnell und ohne Längen.
Was mir jedoch negativ aufgefallen ist, war die Kürze der Kapitel. Normalerweise mag ich das sehr, hier war es aber deswegen störend, weil es so viele verschiedene Storystränge gibt. Die Schwere der Themen, die hier aufgegriffen werden, erwarten vom Leser schon ein gewisses emotionales Einlassen und das war nur schwer möglich, weil man immer wenn man gerade ‚drin’ war durch ein Kapitelende und darauf folgender Szenenwechsel herausgerissen wurde. Sehr schade.
Die verschiedenen Geschichten selbst sind gut ausgearbeitet, behandeln alle auf andere Art und Weise das Thema: Veränderungen, Enttäuschungen, Verlust und Vergebung. Die Entwicklung der einzelnen Geschichten hat mir sehr gut gefallen und ich fand es auch spannend sie zu verfolgen. Lediglich das Ende wird dem Rest des Romans nicht mehr gerecht. Es wirkt zu simpel, beinah plump und vor allem zu schnell abgehandelt, so dass es zudem an Glaubhaftigkeit und Gefühl verliert.
Die Charaktere und ihre Entwicklung
Wie schon mehrfach gesagt, gibt es verschiedene einzelne Geschichten und somit auch Perspektiven und Protagonisten. Sie sind alle auf ihre Art gut ausgearbeitet und bringen einen interessanten Hintergrund mit, der neugierig macht. Selbstverständlich wird das Rad in diesem Roman nicht neu erfunden und so begegnen dem Viel-Leser so manche Klischees. Jedoch schafft es die Autorin einem die Protagonisten dennoch schmackhaft zu machen und durch ihre lebendige Art wachsen sie einem schließlich auch ans Herz.
Gerade die Entwicklung von Bryony hat mir gut gefallen. In ihrer ‚Schmerzphase’ fand ich sie wirklich ganz berührend und realitätsnah. Etwas zu kurz gekommen sind mir die Randfiguren, mit denen Bryony sich anfreundet und die eine wichtige Rolle im Buch einnehmen.
Das Fazit
Ein wunderschöner, emotionaler Roman, der sich mit dem Thema Verlust und Vergebung befasst und dabei unterschiedliche Herangehensweisen und Perspektiven wählt.
Schön erzählt erinnert der Roman an Filme wie: Tatsächlich Liebe. Wer gerne solche Filme sieht, wird auch mit der Lektüre dieses Buches viel Freude haben. Trotz einiger Schwächen bietet der Roman nämliche berührende Lesestunden für Fans dieser Literatur.
Leseempfehlung für: Fans von Filmen wie: Tatsächlich Liebe ~ Liebhaber berührender, trauriger und realitätsnaher Themen ~
July 15, 2013
When Jessica Thompson’s debut novel This Is A Love Story was released last year, it was immensely popular, likened to One Day by David Nicholls. I haven’t read it, though, but with most Chick Lit books it is sitting waiting to be read. Her second novel was meant to be released earlier this year – and is available on Kindle now – but was delayed until August, so I didn’t get to it right away knowing I had a further half a year to read it before it was released, but with its release date approaching, I decided it was time to read Three Little Words.
Three Little Words will surprise you, let me tell you that for nothing. It’s wrapped up in a beautiful red cover, showing the London skyline, although I will admit to preferring my proof cover which is just a plain red background with the words Three Little Words. It’s beautiful, the proof cover. But it is misleading – both covers are misleading. I thought I’d be getting a romantic love story, focusing on the three little words of ‘I love you’, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. I felt for most of the novel that it was a crime novel slash Chick Lit novel, though that’s just me being a touch dramatic. But what it isn’t, is it isn’t your run-of-the-mill Chick Lit novel either. It’s a dark novel. Centered around a shooting. A shooting that affects the lives of way more people than you’d expect it to affect.
I admit, it took me quite a while to get into Three Little Words. We’re introduced to so many different characters right off that bat that it sort of loses its main focus, as you try to decipher who everybody is and what exactly is going on. But once the novel had settled down, and the amount of characters had sorted themselves out in my head, I found myself engrossed in the novel. At first glance it seems as if all the different characters we’re introduced to are just random, unconnected, but it comes together nicely as the book progresses more and more and it’s definitely worth persevering with those first few, confusing chapters. Each chapter is prefaced with a date, location and time stamp as well as a chapter name, and I’ll be honest, although I usually like details like that, I felt we already had so much to cope with that trying to see where everyone was at a given point in time was just a bit too much, and I generally ignored them, and it didn’t make the book any better or any worse to ignore them.
I actually really enjoyed Three Little Words. I did fear at the start I wouldn’t get on with it, what with there being so much going on and it being a darker breed of Chick Lit, but it was actually a wonderful novel. I found myself so caught up with all of the characters, particularly Bryony and Adam, although Keon’s tale spoke to me so much as well, mostly due to overwhelming sadness. I admit to judging the novel before I’d even started it and I still can’t believe what was beneath that beautiful red cover, it certainly gave me pause, it certainly made me think, but overall it was an amazingly well-written and enjoyable novel, although given the events of the novel it seems wrong to call it enjoyable. But I did. I found although it was a novel that focused a lot on things lost, it also gave out hope. This was an amazing novel, that in the end I just couldn’t put it down. It surprised me massively in the best way possible, and you should read Three Little Words because lurking behind that beautiful book cover is an amazing story.
Three Little Words will surprise you, let me tell you that for nothing. It’s wrapped up in a beautiful red cover, showing the London skyline, although I will admit to preferring my proof cover which is just a plain red background with the words Three Little Words. It’s beautiful, the proof cover. But it is misleading – both covers are misleading. I thought I’d be getting a romantic love story, focusing on the three little words of ‘I love you’, but I couldn’t have been more wrong. I felt for most of the novel that it was a crime novel slash Chick Lit novel, though that’s just me being a touch dramatic. But what it isn’t, is it isn’t your run-of-the-mill Chick Lit novel either. It’s a dark novel. Centered around a shooting. A shooting that affects the lives of way more people than you’d expect it to affect.
I admit, it took me quite a while to get into Three Little Words. We’re introduced to so many different characters right off that bat that it sort of loses its main focus, as you try to decipher who everybody is and what exactly is going on. But once the novel had settled down, and the amount of characters had sorted themselves out in my head, I found myself engrossed in the novel. At first glance it seems as if all the different characters we’re introduced to are just random, unconnected, but it comes together nicely as the book progresses more and more and it’s definitely worth persevering with those first few, confusing chapters. Each chapter is prefaced with a date, location and time stamp as well as a chapter name, and I’ll be honest, although I usually like details like that, I felt we already had so much to cope with that trying to see where everyone was at a given point in time was just a bit too much, and I generally ignored them, and it didn’t make the book any better or any worse to ignore them.
I actually really enjoyed Three Little Words. I did fear at the start I wouldn’t get on with it, what with there being so much going on and it being a darker breed of Chick Lit, but it was actually a wonderful novel. I found myself so caught up with all of the characters, particularly Bryony and Adam, although Keon’s tale spoke to me so much as well, mostly due to overwhelming sadness. I admit to judging the novel before I’d even started it and I still can’t believe what was beneath that beautiful red cover, it certainly gave me pause, it certainly made me think, but overall it was an amazingly well-written and enjoyable novel, although given the events of the novel it seems wrong to call it enjoyable. But I did. I found although it was a novel that focused a lot on things lost, it also gave out hope. This was an amazing novel, that in the end I just couldn’t put it down. It surprised me massively in the best way possible, and you should read Three Little Words because lurking behind that beautiful book cover is an amazing story.
August 20, 2015
Am 12. März 2009 ändert sich für Bryony, Keon, Sara, Tynice und Rachel alles. Bryony verliert die Liebe ihres Lebens, Keon erschießt einen Unbekannten, Sara entdeckt auf einer Dating-Website das Profil ihres Mannes, Tynice erfährt, dass ihr Sohn auf Abwege geraten ist und Rachel findet heraus, dass sie als Kind adoptiert wurde. Ein Tag und fünf verschiedene Menschen, deren Leben sich plötzlich ändert.
Die Geschichten dieser fünf Menschen werden unabhängig voneinander parallel erzählt, erst zum Schluss werden die Handlungsstränge miteinander verwoben und die jeweiligen Geschichten erhalten eine interessante Wendung. Von Anfang ist jedoch ein Punkt bei allen fünf Personen gleich: Sie alle müssen jemandem vergeben.
Und so dreht sich „Ein Tag im März“ vordergründig auch um Vergebung – was nötig ist, damit man vergeben kann und wie schwer es ist Vergebung überhaupt zu finden. Ein sehr ernstes und nachdenklich stimmendes Thema, das dieser Roman aufgreift, obwohl die ersten Kapitel des Buches noch nicht darauf schließen lassen, was sich auf den folgenden Seiten verbirgt. Auch der Klappentext des Romans führt den Leser in eine andere Richtung und lässt einen Liebesroman erwarten. So ganz falsch ist das natürlich nicht, sehr zentral ist in „Ein Tag im März“ ebenfalls die Liebe, aber wesentlich wichtiger ist meines Erachtens nach das Thema der Vergebung.
Trotz des ernsteren Themas ist der Stil Jessica Thompsons (soweit sich das bei einer Übersetzung sagen lässt) sehr leicht und in keinster Weise schwer und getragen. Das Lesen gestaltet sich so sehr flüssig.
„Ein Tag im März“ ist ein überraschend tiefgründiger Roman über Liebe, Verlust und Vergebung, von dessen Klappentext und fröhlich-buntem Cover man sich nicht abschrecken lassen sollte. Auch wenn das Buch aussieht wie ein Chic-Lit-/Liebesroman, erwartet einen eine wunderbare traurige Geschichte, die zum Nachdenken anregt.
Die Geschichten dieser fünf Menschen werden unabhängig voneinander parallel erzählt, erst zum Schluss werden die Handlungsstränge miteinander verwoben und die jeweiligen Geschichten erhalten eine interessante Wendung. Von Anfang ist jedoch ein Punkt bei allen fünf Personen gleich: Sie alle müssen jemandem vergeben.
Und so dreht sich „Ein Tag im März“ vordergründig auch um Vergebung – was nötig ist, damit man vergeben kann und wie schwer es ist Vergebung überhaupt zu finden. Ein sehr ernstes und nachdenklich stimmendes Thema, das dieser Roman aufgreift, obwohl die ersten Kapitel des Buches noch nicht darauf schließen lassen, was sich auf den folgenden Seiten verbirgt. Auch der Klappentext des Romans führt den Leser in eine andere Richtung und lässt einen Liebesroman erwarten. So ganz falsch ist das natürlich nicht, sehr zentral ist in „Ein Tag im März“ ebenfalls die Liebe, aber wesentlich wichtiger ist meines Erachtens nach das Thema der Vergebung.
Trotz des ernsteren Themas ist der Stil Jessica Thompsons (soweit sich das bei einer Übersetzung sagen lässt) sehr leicht und in keinster Weise schwer und getragen. Das Lesen gestaltet sich so sehr flüssig.
„Ein Tag im März“ ist ein überraschend tiefgründiger Roman über Liebe, Verlust und Vergebung, von dessen Klappentext und fröhlich-buntem Cover man sich nicht abschrecken lassen sollte. Auch wenn das Buch aussieht wie ein Chic-Lit-/Liebesroman, erwartet einen eine wunderbare traurige Geschichte, die zum Nachdenken anregt.
March 21, 2014
There are a lot of voices in Thompson's novel and the narrative bounces around between half a dozen characters. I'll admit, at first I thought this was going to irritate me - I tend to find a character I like and latch on - but it's so well done that after a few moments sorting everyone out in your head you soon get used to, and look forward to, the switch at the end of each chapter. Initially seemingly unconnected the characters are actually all brilliantly intertwined, coming together at the end of the novel in 'Ah-ha!' moments that could rival any murder mystery.
If you've read Thompson's earlier work the fact that Three Little Words is a bit of an emotional roller-coaster will come as no surprise. The book is a beautiful blend of love, forgiveness, hope and regret that serves to remind us that, even in a place as vast and anonymous as London, we are all connected somehow.
The only thing keeping Thompson's latest off the top-spot for me is that I think the book included one too many characters (I can even pinpoint which character I felt was a bit unnecessary), but when all is said and done Three Little Words is an amazing novel with a depth that is somewhat belied by it's cover, Thompson reveals that sometimes all we need are three little words, and they aren't always the three little words we're expecting.
Full review, and more, at Rosie Reads Romance
If you've read Thompson's earlier work the fact that Three Little Words is a bit of an emotional roller-coaster will come as no surprise. The book is a beautiful blend of love, forgiveness, hope and regret that serves to remind us that, even in a place as vast and anonymous as London, we are all connected somehow.
The only thing keeping Thompson's latest off the top-spot for me is that I think the book included one too many characters (I can even pinpoint which character I felt was a bit unnecessary), but when all is said and done Three Little Words is an amazing novel with a depth that is somewhat belied by it's cover, Thompson reveals that sometimes all we need are three little words, and they aren't always the three little words we're expecting.
Full review, and more, at Rosie Reads Romance
February 21, 2013
Oh. My. God. I've just finished reading this book and I am still wiping my eyes. If I could describe this book in only one word it would be just WOW. It was an amazing read. I felt it would - after reading the first Thompson's book "This is a love story", which was amazing as well, I waited excitedly for her second book. And her it is. "Three little words" - from the beginning I have assumed what words these are going to be and - don't want to spoil anything - I was right, and I wasn't right. I was expecting a romance, but I got much, much more.
It's not a typical chick lit that made you laugh out loud and totally relax. No. It's a very wise book. It makes you think about things that normally we are not thinking about in everyday life. It makes you think about things that we do, about ourselves.
It's a story about women, very different women. Women who have it all or have nothing. Women living in different worlds, being in different ages, having different life experience. Some of them I liked more, some not so much, I couldn't warm to Rachel who, despite being already an adult, was behaving like a little, spoiled child. But she got her life lesson as well. The story is doing a circle, the lifes of the heroes entwine and in the end we've got a wonderful read. Would highly recommend.
It's not a typical chick lit that made you laugh out loud and totally relax. No. It's a very wise book. It makes you think about things that normally we are not thinking about in everyday life. It makes you think about things that we do, about ourselves.
It's a story about women, very different women. Women who have it all or have nothing. Women living in different worlds, being in different ages, having different life experience. Some of them I liked more, some not so much, I couldn't warm to Rachel who, despite being already an adult, was behaving like a little, spoiled child. But she got her life lesson as well. The story is doing a circle, the lifes of the heroes entwine and in the end we've got a wonderful read. Would highly recommend.
May 24, 2014
I won my signed copy of Three Little Words on the author’s Facebook page.
The story surprised me – in a good way! I wasn’t expecting to get as caught up as I did and emotionally invested in the outcome!
I really enjoyed the format. Beginning on 1 Apr 2009 with a mystery woman in the café where Adam works, we go back a month in time to the incident, with reflections on the relationships of our couples Bryony/Max, Sara/Tom and Rachel/Richard. And how everyone moves forwards with their lives.
My brain worked overtime in trying to work out the connections between some of the characters and I loved it that I didn’t know why Sara and Rachel were involved until it is revealed! Sara and Rachel have their own stories woven in to the main thread of the story as well as a connection. This is so very clever and kept me totally engaged.
The plot itself is so poignant. I experienced the characters pain. Lives turned upside down – Keon and his mum along with Bryony.
One mistake is all that it takes and what a journey the characters have to make before they come to that place of not just saying but actually feeling those ‘Three Little Words!’
This is a story of true forgiveness and how that releases us to move on and live again. Thompson captures the emotions brilliantly and the reader can’t help but be caught up in the drama and the healing.
The story surprised me – in a good way! I wasn’t expecting to get as caught up as I did and emotionally invested in the outcome!
I really enjoyed the format. Beginning on 1 Apr 2009 with a mystery woman in the café where Adam works, we go back a month in time to the incident, with reflections on the relationships of our couples Bryony/Max, Sara/Tom and Rachel/Richard. And how everyone moves forwards with their lives.
My brain worked overtime in trying to work out the connections between some of the characters and I loved it that I didn’t know why Sara and Rachel were involved until it is revealed! Sara and Rachel have their own stories woven in to the main thread of the story as well as a connection. This is so very clever and kept me totally engaged.
The plot itself is so poignant. I experienced the characters pain. Lives turned upside down – Keon and his mum along with Bryony.
One mistake is all that it takes and what a journey the characters have to make before they come to that place of not just saying but actually feeling those ‘Three Little Words!’
This is a story of true forgiveness and how that releases us to move on and live again. Thompson captures the emotions brilliantly and the reader can’t help but be caught up in the drama and the healing.
December 21, 2016
I thought this book was gonna be another love story. It turns out the book is absolutely lovely. At first I thought there were too many characters and stories, but they somehow merge beautifully at the end.
May 26, 2015
There is something about Thompson’s work that fills me with the utmost bliss. Sometimes, I need a break from the grand fantastical worlds, from the emotional, complex and heart-wrenching stories; sometimes I just need a simple story that makes me feel good inside. Not that this story was in any way simple or emotionless, but Three Little Words, stripped to its core, is a story of love and forgiveness – the simplicity of the words, and yet the complexity of just saying them aloud.
Admittedly, it was difficult to really get into the story in the beginning; Thompson jumps from past to present, from the perspectives of several different characters — it was a slow build up trying to develop each of our main characters through mere glimpses in chapters. However, as the story progresses you grow quite attached to their stories, and just how they are affected by such an ordeal.
Read full review at missbookaholic.wordpress.com.
Admittedly, it was difficult to really get into the story in the beginning; Thompson jumps from past to present, from the perspectives of several different characters — it was a slow build up trying to develop each of our main characters through mere glimpses in chapters. However, as the story progresses you grow quite attached to their stories, and just how they are affected by such an ordeal.
Read full review at missbookaholic.wordpress.com.
July 10, 2014
I only liked the 2nd half of the book probably because it all started to make sense.
I didn't like Sara & Tom. Their problem was so lame and the art exhibition was kind of lame too. Maybe because I'm not an art person.
It's nice to know how Max was like throughout the book even if he had been shot in one of the early pages. I liked the story of Bryony and Rachel but damn, so many bitchy parts! I didn't understand Bry's meltdown in the office and Rachel's too, at home. I thought both the situations were overly dramatic and they annoyed me for a moment.
Keon's situation was really sad... how big of a problem has an involuntary action caused.
&& I totally forgot about the ring until Ben mentioned it! Anyway... basically, I really liked the 2nd half of the book which explains why I've read till 4am last night.
I didn't like Sara & Tom. Their problem was so lame and the art exhibition was kind of lame too. Maybe because I'm not an art person.
It's nice to know how Max was like throughout the book even if he had been shot in one of the early pages. I liked the story of Bryony and Rachel but damn, so many bitchy parts! I didn't understand Bry's meltdown in the office and Rachel's too, at home. I thought both the situations were overly dramatic and they annoyed me for a moment.
Keon's situation was really sad... how big of a problem has an involuntary action caused.
&& I totally forgot about the ring until Ben mentioned it! Anyway... basically, I really liked the 2nd half of the book which explains why I've read till 4am last night.
May 13, 2016
Die drei kleinen Wörter »Ich verzeihe dir!« werden in diesem Buch groß geschrieben. - Also "Vergebung" ist darin Thema Nummer 1.
Wie schon der Titel verrät, geht es in diesem Buch um einen Tag bzw. Abend im März, an dem eine Wende im Leben aller wichtigen Protagonisten eintritt. Ganz besonders für Eine ist dieser Tag im März verheerend: für Bryony - sie hat an diesem Abend die Liebe ihres Lebens verloren ...
Wie und warum Bryony und die anderen im Buche Vorkommenden es schaffen werden, den Menschen zu verzeihen, die ihnen am meisten weh getan haben, möchte ich jetzt hier nicht vorweg nehmen.
Es soll nur so viel gesagt sein: Dieses wichtige Thema ist in eine super berührende, traurige und vor allem wunderbar liebevolle Geschichte gepackt, die mich wirklich begeistert hat. Ich bin sehr froh, dieses Buch gelesen zu haben.
Wie schon der Titel verrät, geht es in diesem Buch um einen Tag bzw. Abend im März, an dem eine Wende im Leben aller wichtigen Protagonisten eintritt. Ganz besonders für Eine ist dieser Tag im März verheerend: für Bryony - sie hat an diesem Abend die Liebe ihres Lebens verloren ...
Wie und warum Bryony und die anderen im Buche Vorkommenden es schaffen werden, den Menschen zu verzeihen, die ihnen am meisten weh getan haben, möchte ich jetzt hier nicht vorweg nehmen.
Es soll nur so viel gesagt sein: Dieses wichtige Thema ist in eine super berührende, traurige und vor allem wunderbar liebevolle Geschichte gepackt, die mich wirklich begeistert hat. Ich bin sehr froh, dieses Buch gelesen zu haben.
November 2, 2015
When I first laid eyes on that book and its red and sweet cover, I quickly thought it would be somewhat of a love story like so many other books of that genra. Three women finding love in the most unexpected ways, changing their lives forever. But in fact, it is not that at all. It is so much more and so much better than that. I cried, and smiled, and sometimes even cried a little bit more but I have to say, I was utterly conquered by Thompson's novel.
It reminded me a little bit of Ahern's The Gift, and I am looking forward to reading her previous book, This Is A Love Story!
It reminded me a little bit of Ahern's The Gift, and I am looking forward to reading her previous book, This Is A Love Story!
October 16, 2015
Three Little Words by Jessica Thompson is a heartbreaking novel that leaves you yearning for more. Sara, Rachel and Bryony all had perfect lives until things all went south and they all lived in depression and agony. It seemed that everything was hopeless until things made a slight turn and changed their lives even further. Did they fit into their new lifestyles? Were they ever going to experience pure happiness ever again? Readers who enjoy romance and drama will truly love this book.
April 5, 2016
This book took long hours (months, actually) for me to finish it. I got carried away, most of the time... and its a bit confusing at start but towards the end, it gets better. The thing with Thompson's book is she actually tells us more about life than it rather is. I always take a moment of reflection whenever I finished her book. :D
p/s: I always thought that three little words would be something like 'I Love You' or 'I am Sorry'... but hepp, its something even better than that.
p/s: I always thought that three little words would be something like 'I Love You' or 'I am Sorry'... but hepp, its something even better than that.
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