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One Hundred Names
Internationally bestselling author Cecelia Ahern delivers her biggest and most compelling book yet—a tale of secrets, second chances, and the hidden connections that unite our lives
Scandal has derailed journalist Kitty Logan's career, a setback that is soon compounded by an even more devastating loss. Constance, the woman who taught Kitty everything she knew, is dying. At her mentor's bedside, Kitty asks her, "What is the one story you always wanted to write?"
The answer lies in a single sheet of paper buried in Constance's office—a list of one hundred names—with no notes or explanation. But before Kitty can ask her friend, it is too late.
Determined to unlock the mystery and rebuild her own shaky confidence, Kitty throws herself into the investigation, tracking down each of the names on the list and uncovering their connection. Meeting these ordinary people and learning their stories, Kitty begins to piece together an unexpected portrait of Constance's life . . . and starts to understand her own.
Scandal has derailed journalist Kitty Logan's career, a setback that is soon compounded by an even more devastating loss. Constance, the woman who taught Kitty everything she knew, is dying. At her mentor's bedside, Kitty asks her, "What is the one story you always wanted to write?"
The answer lies in a single sheet of paper buried in Constance's office—a list of one hundred names—with no notes or explanation. But before Kitty can ask her friend, it is too late.
Determined to unlock the mystery and rebuild her own shaky confidence, Kitty throws herself into the investigation, tracking down each of the names on the list and uncovering their connection. Meeting these ordinary people and learning their stories, Kitty begins to piece together an unexpected portrait of Constance's life . . . and starts to understand her own.
496 pages, Paperback
First published October 11, 2012
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Cecelia Ahern
98 books19.4k followersCecelia Ahern was born and grew up in Dublin. She is now published in nearly fifty countries, and has sold over twenty-five million copies of her novels worldwide. Two of her books have been adapted as films and she has created several TV series.
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October 27, 2012
Cecelia Ahern is that rare author that still actually believes in the goodness of people. Maybe it's her youth, maybe she's just that person, but it is so clear that she believes that people are good, that people are beautiful, and that what is most beautiful about life is the story that each of us has to share.
On the surface, you could probably write this off as a sappy chick-lit piece, but it's so much more. You could just read the book and move on, or you could stop and take notice. You might find yourself smiling as you turn the page, or notice someone else watching the look of warmth on your face while you're reading out in public. You might just find yourself interested in the people around you - the people who pass you on the street, stand in line with you at the cafe, or sit next to you on the bus. If you let it, this story - stories, really - will open you up to all of the interesting things you encounter every day.
Stop being cynical, critical, impatient - let Ahern do what she does best.
On the surface, you could probably write this off as a sappy chick-lit piece, but it's so much more. You could just read the book and move on, or you could stop and take notice. You might find yourself smiling as you turn the page, or notice someone else watching the look of warmth on your face while you're reading out in public. You might just find yourself interested in the people around you - the people who pass you on the street, stand in line with you at the cafe, or sit next to you on the bus. If you let it, this story - stories, really - will open you up to all of the interesting things you encounter every day.
Stop being cynical, critical, impatient - let Ahern do what she does best.
June 6, 2013
As soon as I read the description of this book I was dying to read it. But by 3 or so chapters in I was dying for it to be over. I love Cecelia's books and decided to not give up and give it a chance but it was so boring! I felt that there were too many story lines that needed more to them and others that dragged on and on and were just pointless! Not a single character jumped out to me as someone I loved or hated, I wasn't rooting for anyone or feeling their emotions or caring what happened to them. I was just reading a book about really boring tidbits of some random people's lives. I especially didn't connect with the main character. She did some crummy stuff and all she seemed to care about was herself and she never really redeemed herself for the bad things she did! But the ending was the worst, without giving anything away, the last chapter had the greatest chance of going somewhere and being the best part of the book and then it just ended. Literally, right in the middle of something going on it was over! I was so beyond disappointed! But I won't give up on Cecelia! Every author is allowed a hiccup or 2 out of all the books they write!
May 13, 2017
Ένα τρυφερό ανάλαφρο και αρκετά ρεαλιστικό μυθιστόρημα που καταφέρνει απλά και οικεία να αγγίξει καθημερινές προσωπικές ιστορίες και να τις μετατρέψει σε σπουδαίες καταστάσεις και αξιοθαύμαστες στάσεις ζωής αναδεικνύοντας την ανθρώπινη φύση και το μεγαλείο ψυχής.
Η συγγραφέας προσεγγίζει με λιτό και απέριττο τρόπο το παρελθόν διαφόρων ανθρώπων χωρις κοινό σημείο αναφοράς, παρουσιάζει εξαιρετικά το παρόν τους όπως έχει διαμορφωθεί και κατα κάποιο τροπο συμβάλλει σε μελλοντικές καταστάσεις που ίσως προκληθούν και εξελιχθούν σε ιδιαιτέρως θετικές για τους ίδιους ανθρώπους.
Ιστορίες οικογενειακές,σχέσεις αγάπης και ζωής, ψεύτικοι έρωτες,αληθινές φιλίες,θυσίες στο βωμό του κέρδους και του ατομικού συμφέροντος,προσωπικές επιδιώξεις, τραγικές καταστάσεις και ανεκπλήρωτα όνειρα ανακατεύονται με μεγάλες δόσεις καθημερινότητας,επιβίωσης, πίστης,ελπίδας,εκδίκησης και πάθους για να δημιουργήσουν το πιο απλό και τοσο προφανές μήνυμα:
Για ολα υπάρχει αιτία και σκοπός,ποτέ δεν ειναι αργά να αλλάξουμε τα δεδομένα της ζωής. Τίποτε δεν χάνεται αν το αγαπάμε και το πιστεύουμε και η ζωή πάντα θα συνεχίζεται με μια μικρή στάση στην δίκη σου ιστορία η οποία πιθανόν να διαφέρει ή και να μοιάζει στην δίκη μου ιστορία...που θα ειναι ίσως η επόμενη στάση!!
Καλή ανάγνωση!!
Πολλούς ασπασμούς.
Η συγγραφέας προσεγγίζει με λιτό και απέριττο τρόπο το παρελθόν διαφόρων ανθρώπων χωρις κοινό σημείο αναφοράς, παρουσιάζει εξαιρετικά το παρόν τους όπως έχει διαμορφωθεί και κατα κάποιο τροπο συμβάλλει σε μελλοντικές καταστάσεις που ίσως προκληθούν και εξελιχθούν σε ιδιαιτέρως θετικές για τους ίδιους ανθρώπους.
Ιστορίες οικογενειακές,σχέσεις αγάπης και ζωής, ψεύτικοι έρωτες,αληθινές φιλίες,θυσίες στο βωμό του κέρδους και του ατομικού συμφέροντος,προσωπικές επιδιώξεις, τραγικές καταστάσεις και ανεκπλήρωτα όνειρα ανακατεύονται με μεγάλες δόσεις καθημερινότητας,επιβίωσης, πίστης,ελπίδας,εκδίκησης και πάθους για να δημιουργήσουν το πιο απλό και τοσο προφανές μήνυμα:
Για ολα υπάρχει αιτία και σκοπός,ποτέ δεν ειναι αργά να αλλάξουμε τα δεδομένα της ζωής. Τίποτε δεν χάνεται αν το αγαπάμε και το πιστεύουμε και η ζωή πάντα θα συνεχίζεται με μια μικρή στάση στην δίκη σου ιστορία η οποία πιθανόν να διαφέρει ή και να μοιάζει στην δίκη μου ιστορία...που θα ειναι ίσως η επόμενη στάση!!
Καλή ανάγνωση!!
Πολλούς ασπασμούς.
May 6, 2024
Catching Up…
“People who believe that they are not interesting, usually are the most interesting of all.”
I had read this years ago, and re-visited it when I found it again at my local library. I am now bringing my review to Goodreads.
Kitty’s journalism career is in jeopardy because the lead she was given was not as it seemed, so by the time she published what she thought was well-researched, she not only ruined the reputation of her subject, she ruined her own. Now, she is trying to find her way back, and dealing with the loss of her mentor.
Sometimes there are those stories when we have the opportunity to meet people we wouldn’t ordinarily meet – to hear about other’s lives – and to challenge ourselves to change.
This is that kind of a story.
A light, easy read with lively characters that touches on hurt, loss, compassion, empathy, love and humility.
“People who believe that they are not interesting, usually are the most interesting of all.”
I had read this years ago, and re-visited it when I found it again at my local library. I am now bringing my review to Goodreads.
Kitty’s journalism career is in jeopardy because the lead she was given was not as it seemed, so by the time she published what she thought was well-researched, she not only ruined the reputation of her subject, she ruined her own. Now, she is trying to find her way back, and dealing with the loss of her mentor.
Sometimes there are those stories when we have the opportunity to meet people we wouldn’t ordinarily meet – to hear about other’s lives – and to challenge ourselves to change.
This is that kind of a story.
A light, easy read with lively characters that touches on hurt, loss, compassion, empathy, love and humility.
July 2, 2022
This is such a lovely book and the concept is great.
The whole story revolves around a list of 100 hundred names, but what links them all together?
This book is super cute.
Five stars.
The whole story revolves around a list of 100 hundred names, but what links them all together?
This book is super cute.
Five stars.
November 11, 2012
Magical, just like all off Ahern's books. She has an ability to make you see the best in other people as well as yourself, which is one of the reasons I love her books.
One hundred names was really exciting, it was difficult to put it down. There was no way of knowing how it was going to end. The book is a lot less "fantasy" than some of Ahern's other books, it's more realistic.
Kitty has to make a story, she inherits a list with 100 names but with no explanation as to what the link between the people on the list is or a theme or anything at all. And she only has 2 weeks! In addition to that her job is hanging by a thread and her door is being smeared with excrement and her best friend has turned against her...
Uttered by the dying Constance (who Kitty inherits the list from) on page 10: "Seeking the truth - is not necessarily to go on a mission all guns blazing in order to reveal a lie. Neither is it to be particularly groundbreaking. It is simply to get to the heart of what is real."
One hundred names was really exciting, it was difficult to put it down. There was no way of knowing how it was going to end. The book is a lot less "fantasy" than some of Ahern's other books, it's more realistic.
Kitty has to make a story, she inherits a list with 100 names but with no explanation as to what the link between the people on the list is or a theme or anything at all. And she only has 2 weeks! In addition to that her job is hanging by a thread and her door is being smeared with excrement and her best friend has turned against her...
Uttered by the dying Constance (who Kitty inherits the list from) on page 10: "Seeking the truth - is not necessarily to go on a mission all guns blazing in order to reveal a lie. Neither is it to be particularly groundbreaking. It is simply to get to the heart of what is real."
January 31, 2015
*actual rating: 4.5 stars*
"Every single ordinary person has an extraordinary story."
GUYS. THIS BOOK.
I didn't know i would love this book so much, seriously. I didn't read it continuously so everytime i started picking up where i left off i had to read some few pages back to remember what was happening. But it's so amazing so yeah go buy it now!!
(I'm bad at book reviewing but i LOVED this book so)
"Every single ordinary person has an extraordinary story."
GUYS. THIS BOOK.
I didn't know i would love this book so much, seriously. I didn't read it continuously so everytime i started picking up where i left off i had to read some few pages back to remember what was happening. But it's so amazing so yeah go buy it now!!
(I'm bad at book reviewing but i LOVED this book so)
February 7, 2017
Some years ago I loved Cecelia Ahern and her books (obvious, since I've read all her books). Her heroes are everyday people - mainly young women - that their life has gone wrong in a way and they are trying to find their route again. Offering either strong or weak morals, I enjoyed reading the books, cause they were really "unputdownable" and real page turners!
All these, since this book, that - unfortunately - I didn't enjoy that much and I haven't read anything from Ahern since. I found the moral to be really weak and I didn't enjoy the story as well. Though, it's a Cecelia-Ahern book, meaning that there is always a quality status.
In case you haven't read anything from the authos, don't try this one, I think it's not one of her best works. If you are a fan (probably you have already read it!) you have to read that one as well!!!
All these, since this book, that - unfortunately - I didn't enjoy that much and I haven't read anything from Ahern since. I found the moral to be really weak and I didn't enjoy the story as well. Though, it's a Cecelia-Ahern book, meaning that there is always a quality status.
In case you haven't read anything from the authos, don't try this one, I think it's not one of her best works. If you are a fan (probably you have already read it!) you have to read that one as well!!!
February 21, 2023
I was honestly expecting to skim my way through this one then discard it like a used tissue but I actually kinda loved it?!
Guess sometimes I'm just in the right mood for a chick flick.
The story follows Kitty, a disgraced journalist looking to write the story her recently deceased editor and friend didn't get the chance to write. However, all Kitty has to work with is a list of 100 names.
So the detective work begins, and we start to unravel the stories of six individuals. I think it's a bit cheeky for a story about 100 names to focus on only a handful of them, but I did really enjoy getting to know the Six.
There's a hint of mystery in what links all these seemingly random people, and I did have fun trying to puzzle it out myself, even though I knew it was bound to give us the moral of the story. They were an odd assortment, and they will each tug on your heart for their own reasons.
Kitty's a bit of a mess, but I'm glad she was honest about it. Things don't go well for her at all yet she still seems to be quite a positive sort of person at heart and I think that's a big part of why I liked this story. She's not obnoxious or prying, and while she did frustrate me at the start I did see growth and by the end of the story I quite liked her.
The tale wanders all over Ireland and I was geographically at a loss but also super grateful we didn't have to deal with Irish accents within the writing. Kate Forsyth did it once and I've never forgiven her, and dread reading anything Irish for this exact reason. So thank you, Cecelia Ahern, for writing words properly.
In general, the Feel Good Vibes of this story are high. It's heart warming and lovey-dovey and there are meaningful relationships that aren't just about hooking up but there's plenty of that, too. I'm not a fan of romance in general, but it didn't grate too much til the end for me. So chick lit lovers should lap this one up. It's a comfort read, and will leave you with an appreciation for the stories of strangers.
Guess sometimes I'm just in the right mood for a chick flick.
The story follows Kitty, a disgraced journalist looking to write the story her recently deceased editor and friend didn't get the chance to write. However, all Kitty has to work with is a list of 100 names.
So the detective work begins, and we start to unravel the stories of six individuals. I think it's a bit cheeky for a story about 100 names to focus on only a handful of them, but I did really enjoy getting to know the Six.
There's a hint of mystery in what links all these seemingly random people, and I did have fun trying to puzzle it out myself, even though I knew it was bound to give us the moral of the story. They were an odd assortment, and they will each tug on your heart for their own reasons.
Kitty's a bit of a mess, but I'm glad she was honest about it. Things don't go well for her at all yet she still seems to be quite a positive sort of person at heart and I think that's a big part of why I liked this story. She's not obnoxious or prying, and while she did frustrate me at the start I did see growth and by the end of the story I quite liked her.
The tale wanders all over Ireland and I was geographically at a loss but also super grateful we didn't have to deal with Irish accents within the writing. Kate Forsyth did it once and I've never forgiven her, and dread reading anything Irish for this exact reason. So thank you, Cecelia Ahern, for writing words properly.
In general, the Feel Good Vibes of this story are high. It's heart warming and lovey-dovey and there are meaningful relationships that aren't just about hooking up but there's plenty of that, too. I'm not a fan of romance in general, but it didn't grate too much til the end for me. So chick lit lovers should lap this one up. It's a comfort read, and will leave you with an appreciation for the stories of strangers.
March 10, 2017
Great story with a great lesson. A review will come soon.
October 9, 2012
I’ve been a big big fan of Cecelia Ahern since I picked up If You Could See Me Now and A Place Called Here many years ago when Cecelia wasn’t as well known as she is now. Something just drew me to the books and I’m so pleased I went with my instinct and bought them because they introduced me to magic in novels, they lifted me up and made me fall in love with books even more. I have since followed Cecelia and bought and loved every single one of her books, so when One Hundred Names was announced for release months and months ago, I was filled with that excitement again. And when the book came through my letterbox, I think I jumped around with glee and a massive grin on my face.
I could not wait to start on One Hundred Names, and I was not disappointed. Kitty Logan once had everything going for her, she was a journalist who lived with her boyfriend and she had a great friend in Constance. After Kitty receives false information and confidently but wrongly accuses a man of terrible things, her career is ruined. Colleagues do not want to be associated with her, advertisers are distancing themselves, and Kitty is devastated. As if that wasn’t enough, her boyfriend ups and leaves one day without even telling her. A sad Kitty visits her terminally ill friend Constance in hospital and asks her a thought provoking question: “What is the story you always wanted to write?” Constance directs her to search her office, in which Kitty finds an envelope containing a list of One hundred Names. Sadly, Constance passes away, and with nothing concrete to go on but a list, Kitty sets out to create the perfect tribute to her dear friend – by writing the story Constance never had the opportunity to do.
This story was AMAZING. As with all of Cecelia’s other books I was instantly hooked by her ability to bring the reader into the story and keep them turning the pages. The idea of the story was BEAUTIFUL, truly truly magical. At first I was unsure about how it would pan out, how could Cecelia write a book with one hundred different people’s stories in? How could she even do a few of them without it getting overcrowded? Where would she go with this? But after the first few pages I stopped worrying about all of this and trusted Cecelia had it all planned out, and that turned out to be an understatement, because it was wonderful.
As I said, I very much enjoyed the concept of the story. I enjoyed meeting the new characters and delving into a bit of their life story, hearing and reading about the amazing things that had happened to them, and some of the bravery and courage they have shown. Every story was special, I almost wish there had been more of each!
The characters were intricately and delicately written, each had a very important and special role in the story, and all these pieces put together created something that was truly breathtaking. Kitty was an instantly likeable character, I really felt for her and I found myself backing her all the way, wanting to reach out and hug here when life was not going as planned, and physically cheering in delight at key moments in the story. I think my favourite out of the hundred names were Birdie and Mary-Rose. I loved Birdie’s personality, her positivity, her courage and her determination, I felt she really brought the story alive and her character shone from the pages. Mary-Rose, I liked her story at the beginning and I laughed out loud at the situations she finds herself in. As I read on I liked Mary-Rose not just for what happens in her life, but what she gives to other people, how she always cares for others and has dedicated her life to the happiness of everyone else around her. The other characters also have great parts, but to me, Birdie and Mary-Rose were outstanding.
I won’t spoil the story but I will say that Cecelia is on top form with this one, and has yet again created a world we can delve into for many hours where everything is magical and enthralling, and where you find out that it’s the little things that matter the most. One Hundred Names is compelling, it’s captivating and it’s a beautiful story with an even more precious message. Treasure this book.
I could not wait to start on One Hundred Names, and I was not disappointed. Kitty Logan once had everything going for her, she was a journalist who lived with her boyfriend and she had a great friend in Constance. After Kitty receives false information and confidently but wrongly accuses a man of terrible things, her career is ruined. Colleagues do not want to be associated with her, advertisers are distancing themselves, and Kitty is devastated. As if that wasn’t enough, her boyfriend ups and leaves one day without even telling her. A sad Kitty visits her terminally ill friend Constance in hospital and asks her a thought provoking question: “What is the story you always wanted to write?” Constance directs her to search her office, in which Kitty finds an envelope containing a list of One hundred Names. Sadly, Constance passes away, and with nothing concrete to go on but a list, Kitty sets out to create the perfect tribute to her dear friend – by writing the story Constance never had the opportunity to do.
This story was AMAZING. As with all of Cecelia’s other books I was instantly hooked by her ability to bring the reader into the story and keep them turning the pages. The idea of the story was BEAUTIFUL, truly truly magical. At first I was unsure about how it would pan out, how could Cecelia write a book with one hundred different people’s stories in? How could she even do a few of them without it getting overcrowded? Where would she go with this? But after the first few pages I stopped worrying about all of this and trusted Cecelia had it all planned out, and that turned out to be an understatement, because it was wonderful.
As I said, I very much enjoyed the concept of the story. I enjoyed meeting the new characters and delving into a bit of their life story, hearing and reading about the amazing things that had happened to them, and some of the bravery and courage they have shown. Every story was special, I almost wish there had been more of each!
The characters were intricately and delicately written, each had a very important and special role in the story, and all these pieces put together created something that was truly breathtaking. Kitty was an instantly likeable character, I really felt for her and I found myself backing her all the way, wanting to reach out and hug here when life was not going as planned, and physically cheering in delight at key moments in the story. I think my favourite out of the hundred names were Birdie and Mary-Rose. I loved Birdie’s personality, her positivity, her courage and her determination, I felt she really brought the story alive and her character shone from the pages. Mary-Rose, I liked her story at the beginning and I laughed out loud at the situations she finds herself in. As I read on I liked Mary-Rose not just for what happens in her life, but what she gives to other people, how she always cares for others and has dedicated her life to the happiness of everyone else around her. The other characters also have great parts, but to me, Birdie and Mary-Rose were outstanding.
I won’t spoil the story but I will say that Cecelia is on top form with this one, and has yet again created a world we can delve into for many hours where everything is magical and enthralling, and where you find out that it’s the little things that matter the most. One Hundred Names is compelling, it’s captivating and it’s a beautiful story with an even more precious message. Treasure this book.
May 4, 2017
There is a reason why Cecelia Ahern is one of my favourite chicklit authors, or simply one of my favourite authors, period. One Hundred Names just confirms that notion and adds a golden star to it. While I don't like all her books, she writes stories with so much spirit, so much love, and with just a dash of humour and magic, and they manage to capture my heart time and time again.
One Hundred Names tells the story of Katherine 'Kitty' Logan, who has been blacklisted as a journalist after she mistakenly scandalised a school teacher. Now her name as a writer is tarnished and no one takes her seriously or wants to work with her. On top of that, her best friend and editor-in-chief Constance just died of cancer. All that Constance has left her is a list of 100 names, and the promise that each of these people has a story to tell. Although these people are quite lovely, they are also quite ordinary and seem to have absolutely nothing in common, nor is there anything juicy to write about. Slowly but surely, though, Kitty manages to find something special in each and every one of the people she meets. She also finally finds her story, and it's one that will warm the coldest cockles of your heart.
This is one of the cutest and most charming stories I've ever read. I loved Constance's idea - interviewing a random set of people who may not seem very interesting at first sight, but in the end, everyone's got a story to tell. I'm not actually sure about that; if someone were to call me up for a story right now, I'm sure I'd leave them disappointed, but I love the idea. It's endearing, and Ms Ahern did a wonderful job with portraying so many "normal" people, yet each with their own distinct personalities and back stories. I loved learning about them all separately, and thought it was great when they were finally all thrown together - all of her story subjects meeting one another. It was just a great concept.
While Kitty tries to figure out what Constance had in mind for these 100 people, we also find her guilt-wrecked over the school teacher she slandered. There's also the matter of maybe falling in love with her best friend and dealing with her own slander. Her personal and professional lives are in ruins, but as much as she lifts up the lives of the people she's interviewing, they do the same for her. They make her feel better about herself and give her the confidence boost she needs to sell this story to the new and critical chief.
There's something magical about Ahern's books. They may be a little cheesy, or a little convenient, or a little this, or a little that, but I'm willing to suspend disbelief for a beautiful story that tugs at my heart-strings like no other author does.
One Hundred Names tells the story of Katherine 'Kitty' Logan, who has been blacklisted as a journalist after she mistakenly scandalised a school teacher. Now her name as a writer is tarnished and no one takes her seriously or wants to work with her. On top of that, her best friend and editor-in-chief Constance just died of cancer. All that Constance has left her is a list of 100 names, and the promise that each of these people has a story to tell. Although these people are quite lovely, they are also quite ordinary and seem to have absolutely nothing in common, nor is there anything juicy to write about. Slowly but surely, though, Kitty manages to find something special in each and every one of the people she meets. She also finally finds her story, and it's one that will warm the coldest cockles of your heart.
This is one of the cutest and most charming stories I've ever read. I loved Constance's idea - interviewing a random set of people who may not seem very interesting at first sight, but in the end, everyone's got a story to tell. I'm not actually sure about that; if someone were to call me up for a story right now, I'm sure I'd leave them disappointed, but I love the idea. It's endearing, and Ms Ahern did a wonderful job with portraying so many "normal" people, yet each with their own distinct personalities and back stories. I loved learning about them all separately, and thought it was great when they were finally all thrown together - all of her story subjects meeting one another. It was just a great concept.
While Kitty tries to figure out what Constance had in mind for these 100 people, we also find her guilt-wrecked over the school teacher she slandered. There's also the matter of maybe falling in love with her best friend and dealing with her own slander. Her personal and professional lives are in ruins, but as much as she lifts up the lives of the people she's interviewing, they do the same for her. They make her feel better about herself and give her the confidence boost she needs to sell this story to the new and critical chief.
There's something magical about Ahern's books. They may be a little cheesy, or a little convenient, or a little this, or a little that, but I'm willing to suspend disbelief for a beautiful story that tugs at my heart-strings like no other author does.
August 28, 2025
1⭐️ = Not For Me.
Hardback.
Sadly, this storyline did absolutely nothing to ignite any excitement in me. On the whole, the writing was okay, and I can see why quite a few reviews are positive. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t for me.
Hardback.
Sadly, this storyline did absolutely nothing to ignite any excitement in me. On the whole, the writing was okay, and I can see why quite a few reviews are positive. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t for me.
February 15, 2014
A lovely story , lots of twists and turns right through this. It made you keep reading regardless of time. A thought provoking, heart warming novel. Loved it.
March 25, 2022
Kitty Logan a failed journalist. After Kitty's boss Constance past away she left behind a list with One Hundred Names (title credit). kitty wants to honour Constance by writing an article about her in her magazine etcetera. Kitty wants to interview al one hundred people on the list, to make an extraordinary piece dedicated to Constance, but this doesn't quit goes as planned.
I was disappointed in th book knowing that most books of Cecelia Ahern are amazing and I love those all that I have read. But, this one just didn't' had that feeling ng as the other books.
I could not get into it even after 12 Chapters.. but because I always love her books I thought this will get better soon. Near the book end the book get pretty interesting and you just want to figure everything out.
I was disappointed in th book knowing that most books of Cecelia Ahern are amazing and I love those all that I have read. But, this one just didn't' had that feeling ng as the other books.
I could not get into it even after 12 Chapters.. but because I always love her books I thought this will get better soon. Near the book end the book get pretty interesting and you just want to figure everything out.
November 2, 2012
Journalist Kitty Logan's career is being destroyed by scandal - and now she faces losing the woman who guided and taught her everything she knew. At her terminally ill friend's bedside, Kitty asks - what is the one story she always wanted to write? The answer lies in a file buried in Constance's office: a list of one hundred names. There is no synopsis, nothing to explain what the story is or who these people are. The list is simply a mystery. But before Kitty can talk to her friend, it is too late. With everything to prove, Kitty is assigned the most important task of her life: to write the story her mentor never had the opportunity to. Kitty not only has to track down and meet the people on the list, but find out what connects them. And, in the process of hearing ordinary people's stories, she starts to understand her own.
A very poor book from Cecelia Ahern. I usually enjoy her books with their touches of magic but this book was just boring. I raced through it just to get to the end which is probably why I kept losing track of the characters but possibly it's just because I wasn't really gripped by any of them. I was touched by a few parts which is why I've given it two stars, it was very nearly a one-star.
A very poor book from Cecelia Ahern. I usually enjoy her books with their touches of magic but this book was just boring. I raced through it just to get to the end which is probably why I kept losing track of the characters but possibly it's just because I wasn't really gripped by any of them. I was touched by a few parts which is why I've given it two stars, it was very nearly a one-star.
November 12, 2012
I love Cecelia Ahern’s books, they always have sparkle and a hint of magic – you know it’s not real but it is written in such a way that it feels very possible. This book, however, had no magic or strange unbelievable yet believable elements; which in itself was odd. As a big fan of Ahern’s books I was expecting something more. The story is very clever, an interesting concept and very different from your usual chick lit – I wasn’t disappointed with the book just a bit . . . deflated. This is a wonderful story, really thought provoking and poignant, just not a typical Ahern masterpiece.
Ahern only tackles a fraction of the names on the list which is a wise move, too many more and it would have been confusing and probably a nightmare to write! Despite my previous moans about this book I couldn’t put it down, it wasn’t a quick read for me as I didn’t want to miss anything and a couple of nights it had me up till 2am. The idea behind this book must have been difficult to tackle and the outcome is a very well written and heart warming story. I really enjoyed this book; I just feel it missed something. Where’s the magic??!!
Reviewed by Francesca Verbeeten on behalf of BestChickLit.com
Ahern only tackles a fraction of the names on the list which is a wise move, too many more and it would have been confusing and probably a nightmare to write! Despite my previous moans about this book I couldn’t put it down, it wasn’t a quick read for me as I didn’t want to miss anything and a couple of nights it had me up till 2am. The idea behind this book must have been difficult to tackle and the outcome is a very well written and heart warming story. I really enjoyed this book; I just feel it missed something. Where’s the magic??!!
Reviewed by Francesca Verbeeten on behalf of BestChickLit.com
September 20, 2012
One Hundred Names Review on K-Books
"To seek truth is not necessarily to go on a mission all guns blazing in order to reveal a lie, neither is it to be particularly ground-breaking - it is simply to get to the heart of what is real."
There are no words to explain just how excited I was to receive an ARC of Cecelia Ahern's newest novel, One Hundred Names. Cecelia is without a doubt one of my favourite authors of all time and Cecelia is the reason I am so obsessed with books. I have been a massive fan of Cecelia for years and her first novel, PS I Love You, was the first novel I ever read and loved and was the book that made me fall in love with reading. I was so very excited to start One Hundred Names and as soon as it came through the door I was starting. One Hundred Names is possibly my favourite Cecelia Ahern book as it is just an inspiring beautiful tale and I loved every single moment of it.
Journalist Kitty made a vital mistake. She didn't check all the facts for a story and now she is public enemy number one. With Kitty's life in tatters all she wants is to hide in her apartment. But when her good friend Constance passes away Kitty is left with the job of writing the story Constance always wanted to write but never got the chance. Left with only an envelope filled with a list of 100 names and nothing else Kitty must embark on a journey to figure out who these people are, what links them? But when learning their stories Kitty just might start to learn her own.
One think I adore about Cecelia's novels is that every single one of them in uplifting and inspiring. Every single one has such an important message and One Hundred Names is no different. I found One Hundred Names so inspiring, even more so than her previous novels. Everybody makes mistakes and you really can't let those mistakes rule your life. You can't sit dwelling over it forever. Yes mistakes are made every day... you know why? Because we are only human. And all we can do is learn from those mistakes and move on. This is the very important message in One Hundred Names and it's such a beautiful uplifting tale than every single person can relate to.
Kitty is a great character. I had mixed feelings about her at start. I found her kind of selfish and I didn't particularly like her. She had done this awful thing to somebody and all she could think about was how it impacted her. How it had ruined her life, how she had to deal with the repercussions. Well yes... we made mistakes we have to deal with the consequences and Kitty's mistake was a pretty serious, pretty big mistake to make. But the more I read the more I could feel her growing as a character. She started realising that life is full of mistakes but in order to learn and grow as a person we have to make mistakes in order to learn from them and become a better person. By the end of the book I felt like Kitty was a completely different person. She was kinder and thought about things impacted other people and I loved being on Kitty's journey and seeing the transformation that she goes through.
Although One Hundred Names is Kitty's journey it is not in any way only Kitty's story. It's many stories wrapped into one and how other people's stories can impact and change yours. I loved seeing all these other characters and how their lives intertwined and changed Kitty for the better. I genuinely loved every moment of this book which to me was no surprise considering Cecelia wrote it. I have not read one book by Cecelia that I haven't loved every moment of it. Her writing is amazing that hooks you right from page one and leaves you breathless by the end of the book.
Cecelia Ahern's books have no genre... they are in a genre of their own as nothing quite compares to her books. Every single one of them will always be some of my favourite books of all time and they are the books that I will re-read over and over again. Cecelia's books are beautiful and uplifting with a touch of magic added to them. One Hundred Names is a phenomenal book that everyone should read. Such a beautiful, uplifting inspirational journey, this book is not to be missed. A must-read for everyone. Cecelia is such an inspiration and will forever be one of my favourite authors of all time. One Hundred Names left me breathless and I cannot wait till her next novel.
"That is what we should be writing about. The unsung heroes, the people who don't believe they are heroes at all because they are just doing what they believe they have to do in their lives."
"To seek truth is not necessarily to go on a mission all guns blazing in order to reveal a lie, neither is it to be particularly ground-breaking - it is simply to get to the heart of what is real."
There are no words to explain just how excited I was to receive an ARC of Cecelia Ahern's newest novel, One Hundred Names. Cecelia is without a doubt one of my favourite authors of all time and Cecelia is the reason I am so obsessed with books. I have been a massive fan of Cecelia for years and her first novel, PS I Love You, was the first novel I ever read and loved and was the book that made me fall in love with reading. I was so very excited to start One Hundred Names and as soon as it came through the door I was starting. One Hundred Names is possibly my favourite Cecelia Ahern book as it is just an inspiring beautiful tale and I loved every single moment of it.
Journalist Kitty made a vital mistake. She didn't check all the facts for a story and now she is public enemy number one. With Kitty's life in tatters all she wants is to hide in her apartment. But when her good friend Constance passes away Kitty is left with the job of writing the story Constance always wanted to write but never got the chance. Left with only an envelope filled with a list of 100 names and nothing else Kitty must embark on a journey to figure out who these people are, what links them? But when learning their stories Kitty just might start to learn her own.
One think I adore about Cecelia's novels is that every single one of them in uplifting and inspiring. Every single one has such an important message and One Hundred Names is no different. I found One Hundred Names so inspiring, even more so than her previous novels. Everybody makes mistakes and you really can't let those mistakes rule your life. You can't sit dwelling over it forever. Yes mistakes are made every day... you know why? Because we are only human. And all we can do is learn from those mistakes and move on. This is the very important message in One Hundred Names and it's such a beautiful uplifting tale than every single person can relate to.
Kitty is a great character. I had mixed feelings about her at start. I found her kind of selfish and I didn't particularly like her. She had done this awful thing to somebody and all she could think about was how it impacted her. How it had ruined her life, how she had to deal with the repercussions. Well yes... we made mistakes we have to deal with the consequences and Kitty's mistake was a pretty serious, pretty big mistake to make. But the more I read the more I could feel her growing as a character. She started realising that life is full of mistakes but in order to learn and grow as a person we have to make mistakes in order to learn from them and become a better person. By the end of the book I felt like Kitty was a completely different person. She was kinder and thought about things impacted other people and I loved being on Kitty's journey and seeing the transformation that she goes through.
Although One Hundred Names is Kitty's journey it is not in any way only Kitty's story. It's many stories wrapped into one and how other people's stories can impact and change yours. I loved seeing all these other characters and how their lives intertwined and changed Kitty for the better. I genuinely loved every moment of this book which to me was no surprise considering Cecelia wrote it. I have not read one book by Cecelia that I haven't loved every moment of it. Her writing is amazing that hooks you right from page one and leaves you breathless by the end of the book.
Cecelia Ahern's books have no genre... they are in a genre of their own as nothing quite compares to her books. Every single one of them will always be some of my favourite books of all time and they are the books that I will re-read over and over again. Cecelia's books are beautiful and uplifting with a touch of magic added to them. One Hundred Names is a phenomenal book that everyone should read. Such a beautiful, uplifting inspirational journey, this book is not to be missed. A must-read for everyone. Cecelia is such an inspiration and will forever be one of my favourite authors of all time. One Hundred Names left me breathless and I cannot wait till her next novel.
"That is what we should be writing about. The unsung heroes, the people who don't believe they are heroes at all because they are just doing what they believe they have to do in their lives."
December 11, 2017
Απ τις πιο γλυκιές *αμερικανιές* που έχω διαβάσει. Προτείνεται!!!
July 28, 2017
Ein toller typischer Cecelia Ahern Roman und besonders als Hörbuch ein wahrer Ohrenschmaus 😍
Die Journalistin Kitty begeht einen Fehler und ist dadurch am Boden zerstört. Ihr Ruf ist ruiniert, viele Menschen wenden sich von ihr ab und sie plagt sich mit großen Selbstzweifeln. Als dann ihre Mentorin stirbt droht ihre Welt zu zerbrechen. Aber ihr wurde ein Auftrag hinterlassen. Sie hat die Aufgabe hinter das Geheimnis einer Liste mit hundert ihr unbekannten Namen zu kommen und begibt sich auf die Spur...
Ein wirklich toller Plott und ein wie immer zauberhafter und phantasievoller Schreibstil. Kitty wächst einem doch immer mehr ans Herz, wobei ich am Anfang schon eine gewisse Antipathie gegen sie verspürte. Und auch die anderen Personen mit ihren Geschichten lassen einem das Herz aufgehen.
Auch das Hörbuch und seine Sprecherin fand ich großartig und kann absolut empfehlen dieses Buch als Hörbuch zu entdecken.
Das war nun mein zweiter Ahern-Roman und auch dieser konnte mich sehr begeistern. Weitere werden wohl folgen 😉❤️
Die Journalistin Kitty begeht einen Fehler und ist dadurch am Boden zerstört. Ihr Ruf ist ruiniert, viele Menschen wenden sich von ihr ab und sie plagt sich mit großen Selbstzweifeln. Als dann ihre Mentorin stirbt droht ihre Welt zu zerbrechen. Aber ihr wurde ein Auftrag hinterlassen. Sie hat die Aufgabe hinter das Geheimnis einer Liste mit hundert ihr unbekannten Namen zu kommen und begibt sich auf die Spur...
Ein wirklich toller Plott und ein wie immer zauberhafter und phantasievoller Schreibstil. Kitty wächst einem doch immer mehr ans Herz, wobei ich am Anfang schon eine gewisse Antipathie gegen sie verspürte. Und auch die anderen Personen mit ihren Geschichten lassen einem das Herz aufgehen.
Auch das Hörbuch und seine Sprecherin fand ich großartig und kann absolut empfehlen dieses Buch als Hörbuch zu entdecken.
Das war nun mein zweiter Ahern-Roman und auch dieser konnte mich sehr begeistern. Weitere werden wohl folgen 😉❤️
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February 1, 2018DNF @60%
The narrator was excellent but the main character and I just didn’t hit it off. Oh well...
The narrator was excellent but the main character and I just didn’t hit it off. Oh well...
July 4, 2022
Po tomto som siahla počas tupého nedeľného popoludnia, po víkende, kedy som toho moc nenaspala, zato čosi popila a vedela, že akejkoľvek sofistikovanejšej knihy by bolo v tej chvíli škoda. Nuž, istým spôsobom kniha nesklamala. Bolo to akože strašne hlboké, ale pritom tupé až strach. Všetky postavy boli síce zúfalo nemilované a tragicky nepochopené, až kým ich hlavná hrdinka nespasila (a to vrátane hlavnej hrdinky), ale zato milovaniahodné nádherné bytosti (a je skoro jedno, či v doslovnom alebo prenesenom slova zmysle, v tomto type kníh je to častokrát jedno a to isté). V tejto chvíli neviem, čo ma rozčuľovalo viac, či absolútne nemožne neobľúbiteľná hlavná hrdinka, alebo postavy okolo nej, ktoré by aj mohli byť sympatické, keby netrvali na tom, že ach, veď oni sú predsa úplne obyčajní a nezaujímaví ľudia a tak nejak je zjavne úlohou okolia systematicky ich presviedčať o opaku. Kniha začala dojímavým skonom hrdinkinej najlepšej priateľky, pokračovala ako strastiplná cesta k znovunájdeniu hrdinkinho skutočného ja (a lásky, samozrejme - apropos, láska; hrdinná hrdinka dala behom pár dní dokopy toľko osudových párov, že Amor musel v tomto príbehu byť minimálne sedemhlavý drak s dvomi pármi rúk na každú hlavu) až vygradovala k toľkonásobnému happy-endu, až mi prestali stačiť prsty na ich spočítanie. Keď som sa na konci dočítala ku scéne "Bob vstal a začal tlieskať. Najprv pomaly, potom čoraz hlasnejšie. Kitty si všimla v jeho očiach slzy. Ostatní sa k nemu postupne pridávali.", mala som chuť zvracať mohutným prúdom dúhovej farby.
December 11, 2013
When Kitty Logan, a journalist, makes a huge mistake in a TV story, the repercussions are numerous. In fact, they are creating ongoing havoc in her life, beginning with a huge lawsuit, the loss of her position on the TV show, and possibly the loss of her job at the magazine Etcetera, created by her mentor Constance.
To add to the pain, her mentor Constance dies. But beforehand, she points Kitty in the direction of a story she wishes she had told. She refers her to a list of names in her files, but has no other instructions for her. Before Kitty can come back with the list for more information, Constance is gone.
"One Hundred Names: A Novel" is a story about the truths that lie in the stories behind a random set of ordinary people, each of whom has something extraordinary to share. By putting together the story, Kitty hopes to reclaim her career and redeem herself.
Where does Kitty's journey lead her? What life lessons does she glean from the stories of others? And how does her persistence lead to a magical outpouring of love and comfort from her story subjects that will also encompass her with the same feelings?
Set in Ireland, taking the reader from Dublin to Cork, the story carried me along, intrigued by Kitty's process of reclaiming her life. Recommended for those who are fans of the author, and for others who love a feel-good story about the magical moments available in everyday life. 4.5 stars.
To add to the pain, her mentor Constance dies. But beforehand, she points Kitty in the direction of a story she wishes she had told. She refers her to a list of names in her files, but has no other instructions for her. Before Kitty can come back with the list for more information, Constance is gone.
"One Hundred Names: A Novel" is a story about the truths that lie in the stories behind a random set of ordinary people, each of whom has something extraordinary to share. By putting together the story, Kitty hopes to reclaim her career and redeem herself.
Where does Kitty's journey lead her? What life lessons does she glean from the stories of others? And how does her persistence lead to a magical outpouring of love and comfort from her story subjects that will also encompass her with the same feelings?
Set in Ireland, taking the reader from Dublin to Cork, the story carried me along, intrigued by Kitty's process of reclaiming her life. Recommended for those who are fans of the author, and for others who love a feel-good story about the magical moments available in everyday life. 4.5 stars.
May 9, 2014
I'm not being generous, because this novel was much closer to a 3.5 star. But I could not round it up. The reason was because I liked Kitty less and less and less as the book progressed. Honestly- I admired her doggedness in getting to the 5000 words, but really! It was not just because of her loose living either. She seemed to have a density about her to most anything but her own purposes. To me for someone who was basically a writer too? She reacted more than she observed? Not a good friend, nor very caring (words being quite different than actions). Not even to herself. But the other characterizations of the people on her inherited list were 4 star. And the Dublin setting interesting and new to me in its special flavor. I felt that and enjoyed the story.
BTW, I had this on a Kindle library download and read it over 3 days during a driving trip. It was an easy story to drop, return, stop, continue etc. Not all are in that category of such easy continuity. To me that is one mark of a good story teller.
BTW, I had this on a Kindle library download and read it over 3 days during a driving trip. It was an easy story to drop, return, stop, continue etc. Not all are in that category of such easy continuity. To me that is one mark of a good story teller.
April 16, 2021
This was absolutely horrible.
So the premise of the story is about Kitty, a journalist, who has a strong relationship with her editor, Constance.
Constance has cancer and before she tells Kitty that she wants to do one more story. All the details about the story in a file titled “N” at her house. So Kitty goes and brings the file to Constance at the hospital. But Constance dies before that.
So Kitty makes her mission to do Constance’s story. She opens the file and the only thing she finds is a list of one hundred names. That’s it. No explanation.
Kitty calls every number, visits most people only to find that there’s no connection between the names.
You want to know what’s the ending?
It’s Kitty realization that Constance’s story is basically to prove that you can pick random names from the phone book or anywhere and every name would have a story to tell.
DISAPPOINTING.
So the premise of the story is about Kitty, a journalist, who has a strong relationship with her editor, Constance.
Constance has cancer and before she tells Kitty that she wants to do one more story. All the details about the story in a file titled “N” at her house. So Kitty goes and brings the file to Constance at the hospital. But Constance dies before that.
So Kitty makes her mission to do Constance’s story. She opens the file and the only thing she finds is a list of one hundred names. That’s it. No explanation.
Kitty calls every number, visits most people only to find that there’s no connection between the names.
You want to know what’s the ending?
It’s Kitty realization that Constance’s story is basically to prove that you can pick random names from the phone book or anywhere and every name would have a story to tell.
DISAPPOINTING.
April 19, 2015
On a general note, I thoroughly enjoy Ahern's writings. From Love, Rosie to this, this book was the perfect mix of light reading encompassing adventure, love and hope. The message at the end was beautiful and I'm not sure if it's just me or the Westlife song "Written in the Stars" I had playing while finishing this, but we all have a story of our own to tell.
..I hope you believe yours is worth telling :)
..I hope you believe yours is worth telling :)
October 16, 2015
3 1/2
“Journalism classes teach us that one must extract oneself from the story in order to report without bias, but often we need to be in the story in order to understand, to connect, to help the audience identify or else it has no heart; it could be a robot telling the story, for all anyone cares.”
Cecelia Ahern:. The Heartstrings Tugger.
“Journalism classes teach us that one must extract oneself from the story in order to report without bias, but often we need to be in the story in order to understand, to connect, to help the audience identify or else it has no heart; it could be a robot telling the story, for all anyone cares.”
Cecelia Ahern:. The Heartstrings Tugger.
October 15, 2016
What a beautiful story. Sometimes I found that the storyline played out a little too long. Apart from that it was intrigueing to find out what the story was what Kitty was going to write.
September 26, 2017
Ce livre est comme un plaid tout chaud dans lequel on se blotti et qu'on ne veut pas quitter!
L'impression de regarder un bon téléfilm de l'après midi plein de bienveillance et dont ok veut à tout prix connaître la fin.
L'histoire de Kitty commence mal, très mal, son travail est en danger, elle se fait larguer, son amie est sur le point de mourir... Pourtant malgré tout ça on trouve du positif au final et l'histoire est bien menée. J'ai beaucoup souri, pleuré et ri!
Une très bonne lecture pour moi...
L'impression de regarder un bon téléfilm de l'après midi plein de bienveillance et dont ok veut à tout prix connaître la fin.
L'histoire de Kitty commence mal, très mal, son travail est en danger, elle se fait larguer, son amie est sur le point de mourir... Pourtant malgré tout ça on trouve du positif au final et l'histoire est bien menée. J'ai beaucoup souri, pleuré et ri!
Une très bonne lecture pour moi...
July 10, 2019
Nicht meine Geschichte. Aber ich hör Luise Helm gern zu.
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