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U jeku priprema za svoje venčanje, za dan kad će reći "da" naočitom, duhovitom Denu, Lusi je doživela nezgodu i... izgubila život. Ne mogavši da se pomiri s tim da je izgubila i voljenog Dena, Lusi zaključuje da nebo može da sačeka i ostaje uz neutešnog verenika.
Naravno, kao duh.Međutim, ispostavilo se da to nije baš lako. Nezadovoljna "smeštajem" i "cimerima", u tim novim okolnostima, Lusi će se potpuno obeshrabriti kad shvati da je pred njom gotovo nesavladiv zadatak.
Kako, dođavola, da nađe devojku najvećoj šeprtlji u Engleskoj, zaluđeniku za kompjuterske igrice, štreberu Arčiju? Lusi na raspolaganju ima samo tri nedelje da mu nađe srodnu dušu. Na ruku joj ne ide ni otkriće da njena takozvana prijateljica Ana sve češće teši ucveljenog Dena. Rešena da istera stvari na čistac, Lusi se hrabro hvata ukoštac s problemima, vodeći nas do sasvim neočekivanog kraja...
Naravno, kao duh.Međutim, ispostavilo se da to nije baš lako. Nezadovoljna "smeštajem" i "cimerima", u tim novim okolnostima, Lusi će se potpuno obeshrabriti kad shvati da je pred njom gotovo nesavladiv zadatak.
Kako, dođavola, da nađe devojku najvećoj šeprtlji u Engleskoj, zaluđeniku za kompjuterske igrice, štreberu Arčiju? Lusi na raspolaganju ima samo tri nedelje da mu nađe srodnu dušu. Na ruku joj ne ide ni otkriće da njena takozvana prijateljica Ana sve češće teši ucveljenog Dena. Rešena da istera stvari na čistac, Lusi se hrabro hvata ukoštac s problemima, vodeći nas do sasvim neočekivanog kraja...
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First published January 1, 2009
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Cally Taylor
13 books142 followersCally Taylor lives in Bristol with her boyfriend, baby son and their ridiculously large DVD/book/music collection. She shares her 'study' with the washing machine and surf board and writes her novels in any spare moments she can squeeze in between the day job and her social network addiction . She started writing fiction in 2005 and her short stories have won several awards and been published by a variety of women's magazines. Her debut novel Heaven Can Wait has been translated in 13 languages and was voted 'Debut Novel of the Year' by chicklitreviews.com and chicklitclub.com. Home for Christmas is her second novel.
Cally's third book, psychological suspense novel "The Accident" (written as CL Taylor) will be published by Avon HarperCollins in April 2014 and in the US as 'Before I Wake' in June 2014.
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Cally's third book, psychological suspense novel "The Accident" (written as CL Taylor) will be published by Avon HarperCollins in April 2014 and in the US as 'Before I Wake' in June 2014.
Cally's CL Taylor alter ego is on Goodreads too. Do friend her!
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You can find out more about Cally on her website - www.callytaylor.co.uk - or read her blog at http://writing-about-writing.blogspot...
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December 5, 2009
Lucy Brown has got it all – a great fiancé, her perfect wedding is all planned and her life is just how she wants it. She’s all set to marry Dan, but then the unthinkable happens – Lucy dies. She wakes up in limbo and is offered a choice – she can go up to heaven for eternity, or return to earth as ghost, and therefore be around Dan once more.
Lucy misses Dan terribly and decides she must stay with him, but she doesn’t bank on having to complete a mission first. Lucy must find the soulmate of computer geek Archibald, a huge in itself… let alone in only a few days! Will Lucy do it and manage to become a ghost or is she destined to a life without Dan?
This is a book I have been wanting to read for a long time. It’s not usually the sort of thing I read as I tend not to like anything “supernatural” or unrealistic, but I had heard such good things about Cally Taylor’s debut that I just couldn’t wait. Finally my copy arrived this week and I eagerly started to read as I wanted to make my mind up about whether I was going to devour it or wait a while. 100 pages later, I realised I was hooked, and didn’t stop until it was finished. Cally Taylor has previously written short stories for magazines etc but this is her first novel, and thats what makes this even more outstanding for me.
The book begins by introducing us to Lucy, who is preparing for her wedding to Dan. I immediately liked Lucy, she’s a great character and very realistic – some of the things she says I can hear myself saying! She’s funny and very normal, which I think is great because the story is a little “un-normal” of course! Lucy’s death happens very, very early in the book but it has to in order for the main bulk of the story to happen. It didn’t surprise me as I knew from the blurb she’d die but how it did shocked me a bit, a little more shocking than I thought but it isn’t dwelled on and I think Taylor has approached the issue very well. We also see a little of Dan who is a great character too, and I really liked the relationship between him and Lucy, it seemed lovely and was joyful to read about.
The thing I loved about this book is how well Taylor manages to transfer Lucy’s feelings of helplessness and grief at losing Dan onto paper so well. She writes with real emotion and I think this helps the reader to engage in the story a lot more because you are almost feeling every emotion along with Lucy. Some clever little things are thrown into the mix such as the rules Lucy must obey as one of the “living dead” and I found some of these quite funny, and some very sad too. The other two “undead” we meet, Claire and Brian, are brilliantly written, troubled souls who you begin to feel such empathy for and I think this is again because of Taylor’s writing and how well she puts across their feelings and situation.
I was unsure about how the idea of ghosts and “living dead” would be to read about and how Taylor would be able to put this story onto paper but for me it worked really well. She’s created a believable plot, which is no mean feat considering its something we know could never happen! You are willing Lucy’s mission to succeed so she can be united with her beloved Dan but at the same time, you know it won’t ever bring them together again so there is an element of sadness. It is everyone’s worst nightmare, leaving behind someone you love and having to deal with not being with them again, and Lucy has to experience this. The ending was a complete surprise, I didn’t expect the things that occured and for me it rounded off a brilliant perfectly – now I think about it, it couldn’t have ended any other way!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and found myself ploughing through it incredibly quickly because I just couldn’t put it down. By the end, I really cared about Lucy (and Brian and Claire too!) and this is testament to how well Cally Taylor has created her as a character and put her story into words. There are some funny moments, some cringy moments but also some touching moments where I admit there was a slight tear in my eye! The emotions of love and loss are well used here and the story is really well crafted. The book is divided into the days of Lucy’s tasks via chapters, and the writing style is so easy to read. I love first person stories, and being in Lucy’s mind just lets the reader love her even more. It’s a great book to read, and one for the cold winter evenings to warm your heart. Brilliant.
Lucy misses Dan terribly and decides she must stay with him, but she doesn’t bank on having to complete a mission first. Lucy must find the soulmate of computer geek Archibald, a huge in itself… let alone in only a few days! Will Lucy do it and manage to become a ghost or is she destined to a life without Dan?
This is a book I have been wanting to read for a long time. It’s not usually the sort of thing I read as I tend not to like anything “supernatural” or unrealistic, but I had heard such good things about Cally Taylor’s debut that I just couldn’t wait. Finally my copy arrived this week and I eagerly started to read as I wanted to make my mind up about whether I was going to devour it or wait a while. 100 pages later, I realised I was hooked, and didn’t stop until it was finished. Cally Taylor has previously written short stories for magazines etc but this is her first novel, and thats what makes this even more outstanding for me.
The book begins by introducing us to Lucy, who is preparing for her wedding to Dan. I immediately liked Lucy, she’s a great character and very realistic – some of the things she says I can hear myself saying! She’s funny and very normal, which I think is great because the story is a little “un-normal” of course! Lucy’s death happens very, very early in the book but it has to in order for the main bulk of the story to happen. It didn’t surprise me as I knew from the blurb she’d die but how it did shocked me a bit, a little more shocking than I thought but it isn’t dwelled on and I think Taylor has approached the issue very well. We also see a little of Dan who is a great character too, and I really liked the relationship between him and Lucy, it seemed lovely and was joyful to read about.
The thing I loved about this book is how well Taylor manages to transfer Lucy’s feelings of helplessness and grief at losing Dan onto paper so well. She writes with real emotion and I think this helps the reader to engage in the story a lot more because you are almost feeling every emotion along with Lucy. Some clever little things are thrown into the mix such as the rules Lucy must obey as one of the “living dead” and I found some of these quite funny, and some very sad too. The other two “undead” we meet, Claire and Brian, are brilliantly written, troubled souls who you begin to feel such empathy for and I think this is again because of Taylor’s writing and how well she puts across their feelings and situation.
I was unsure about how the idea of ghosts and “living dead” would be to read about and how Taylor would be able to put this story onto paper but for me it worked really well. She’s created a believable plot, which is no mean feat considering its something we know could never happen! You are willing Lucy’s mission to succeed so she can be united with her beloved Dan but at the same time, you know it won’t ever bring them together again so there is an element of sadness. It is everyone’s worst nightmare, leaving behind someone you love and having to deal with not being with them again, and Lucy has to experience this. The ending was a complete surprise, I didn’t expect the things that occured and for me it rounded off a brilliant perfectly – now I think about it, it couldn’t have ended any other way!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and found myself ploughing through it incredibly quickly because I just couldn’t put it down. By the end, I really cared about Lucy (and Brian and Claire too!) and this is testament to how well Cally Taylor has created her as a character and put her story into words. There are some funny moments, some cringy moments but also some touching moments where I admit there was a slight tear in my eye! The emotions of love and loss are well used here and the story is really well crafted. The book is divided into the days of Lucy’s tasks via chapters, and the writing style is so easy to read. I love first person stories, and being in Lucy’s mind just lets the reader love her even more. It’s a great book to read, and one for the cold winter evenings to warm your heart. Brilliant.
April 6, 2019
This is a chick-lit/romance novel with a difference. I don’t want to say too much and give the plot away, but it is different, quirky and hilarious. It also had twists and turns I wasn’t expecting. Overall, a fun, well-written book .
August 15, 2018
Lucy and Dan are set to get married. They have a little argument before he leaves the night before the wedding. Lucy does not say i love you too and regrets that decision. Lucy dies from a fall and ends up in a place called limbo. She can go straight to heaven or become one of the living dead.
She chooses living dead and has to complete a task in twenty one days. She has to find Archie a sole mate and she is successful. No thanks to Archie's grandmother who I still don't like much but do feel for her after her husband died. Not everyone who is successful however chooses to become a ghost some people still choose Heaven. Claire and Brian are both wannabe ghosts with one choosing to become a ghost and the other not.
Lucy's first choice I didn't think I would have taken because like Lucy I'd have wanted Dan to move on but when I would see how miserable he is without her my mind starts to agree with Lucy's decisions.
I didn't guess the ending at all. It was weird to be pleased two people were dead. I shouldn't have been so pleased Dan got run over by a bus but i couldn't help being happy with Anna watching. I was very pleased Anna didn't get Dan. Anna i really didn't like as a character i would be all for a person moving on in their own time but it was like she was stepping into Lucy's grave.
It was such a good book which was hard to put down.
She chooses living dead and has to complete a task in twenty one days. She has to find Archie a sole mate and she is successful. No thanks to Archie's grandmother who I still don't like much but do feel for her after her husband died. Not everyone who is successful however chooses to become a ghost some people still choose Heaven. Claire and Brian are both wannabe ghosts with one choosing to become a ghost and the other not.
Lucy's first choice I didn't think I would have taken because like Lucy I'd have wanted Dan to move on but when I would see how miserable he is without her my mind starts to agree with Lucy's decisions.
I didn't guess the ending at all. It was weird to be pleased two people were dead. I shouldn't have been so pleased Dan got run over by a bus but i couldn't help being happy with Anna watching. I was very pleased Anna didn't get Dan. Anna i really didn't like as a character i would be all for a person moving on in their own time but it was like she was stepping into Lucy's grave.
It was such a good book which was hard to put down.
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March 12, 2022
3/5 stars
DAMN THAT WAS QUICK, I'm proud of myself, never read book in one sitting
I'm giving this book 3 stars just because of the middle part, it was interesting ngl. There were, I gotta say, more weird parts than normal ones but ok
The whole point is kinda original to me, but the main character, Lucy??? Naah I don't like her
Also I had COMPLETELY different ending in mind, but this ones good too
Maybe this just isn't my type of books, who knows. And I think this would be a pretty decent movie ngl
DAMN THAT WAS QUICK, I'm proud of myself, never read book in one sitting
I'm giving this book 3 stars just because of the middle part, it was interesting ngl. There were, I gotta say, more weird parts than normal ones but ok
The whole point is kinda original to me, but the main character, Lucy??? Naah I don't like her
Also I had COMPLETELY different ending in mind, but this ones good too
Maybe this just isn't my type of books, who knows. And I think this would be a pretty decent movie ngl
April 8, 2015
Došla sam do pola nakon više od 7 dana čitanja i nikako ne mogu dalje. Previše fantastike koja mi smeta, jednostavno me nije privukla da čitanjem dalje i jedva čekam kada ću je uzeti u ruke. Definitivno je ostavljam pa ću nekada u budućnosti možda i nastaviti.
June 5, 2011
Absolutely fantastic, unique, cute, unusual and with ending that no one could predict. I can not believe that we're talking about debut novel because this book is written with a style that resembles author who has many titles in her pocket.
January 2, 2013
"Apa yang akan kulakukan tanpa dirimu, Lucy Brown?"
Dan mengatakan itu kepada Lucy, calon pengantin wanita yang akan segera ia nikahi. Lucy dan Dan sudah lama berpacaran dan akhirnya memutuskan untuk segera menikah. Mereka saling mencintai dan semua yang terjadi diantara mereka berdua begitu indah.
Tapi bagaimana jika kebahagiaan dalam bentuk pernikahan tersebut takkan pernah terlaksana?
Pertengkaran mungkin akan memisahkan kedua pasangan, tapi bukan karena itu yang menyebabkan Dan dan Lucy tak bisa bertemu lagi. Bukan itu, tapi sebuah kematian.
Besok adalah hari pernikahan mereka, dan Lucy Brown meninggal.
Lucy meninggal dan dia bahkan tak sempat mengucapkan selamat tinggal pada Dan. Parahnya dia meninggal tepat setelah dia bertengkar dengan Dan. Benar-benar kematian yang tak pernah diinginkan setiap orang.
Ketika Lucy terbangun, ia pikir ia hanya pingsan dan ingin segera berbenah untuk menanti pesta lajangnya dimulai, tapi ia malah mendapati dirinya dalam kondisi telanjang tanpa sehelai kain pun dan berada diantara kerumunan orang asing yang tak ia kenali satu pun.
Lalu Lucy bertemu Bob, pria yang mejelaskan bahwa ia sudah meninggal dan sekarang berada di akhirat dan memintanya untuk segera memilih, apakah Lucy ingin segera naik ke surga atau kembali di bumi menjadi seorang hantu. Naik ke surga berarti bertemu dengan kedua orangtuanya yang sudah meninggal beberapa tahun lalu dalam sebuah kecelakaan atau kembali ke bumi menjadi seorang hantu namun bisa melihat Dan.
Bagaimanapun kehidupannya di bumi belumlah selesai, maka surga bisa menunggu, Heaven can wait, akhirnya Lucy kembali ke bumi. Untuk menjadi seorang hantu, Lucy haruslah terlebih dahulu menyelesaikan misi yang diberikan Bob. Setelah itu ia baru bisa menentukan apakah ia tetap ingin menjadi hantu atau naik ke surga. Batasnya hanya 21 hari. Setelah 21 hari, berhasil atau tidak, ia harus kembali ke akhirat.
Misinya adalah : mempertemukan seseorang yang bernama Archibald dengan cinta sejatinya.
Lucy saja sekarang sudah susah untuk bertemu dengan cinta sejatinya Dan, bagaimana pula ia harus mempertemukan Archibald yang sama sekali tak ia kenal dengan cinta sejatinya yang juga tak dikenalinya?
Cinta sejati yang kita ucapkan kepada pasangan kita, apakah itu masih akan berlaku jikalau pasangan kita sudah meninggal? Apakah cinta sejati itu masih ada dan tak lekang oleh waktu sekalipun mereka yang kita cintai sudah tidak lagi berada disisi kita selamanya? Bacalah buku ini, dan kau akan tahu =)
Buku yang sangat indah, menurutku. Disini bukan hanya kita melihat bagaimana Lucy memperjuangkan sisa-sisa hari yang ia miliki untuk menyelesaikan misinya, tapi juga persahabatannya dengan calon mayat lainnya, Claire dan Brian, serta bagaimana ia membantu mereka berdua meskipun ia sendiri kelimpungan mencari cara untuk membantu dirinya sendiri. Kita juga diperlihatkan bagaimana rasa cintanya yang begitu dalam terhadap Dan yang membuat ia bertahan hingga sejauh ini.
Mengawali awal tahun dengan membaca buku ini adalah suatu hal yang sangat positif dan menjadi kesenangan tersendiri bagiku. So, highly recommended ke siapa saja yang ingin membaca buku tapi tidak tahu harus mulai dari mana :)
"Kalau kau mencintainya, kau akan merelakannya supaya dia bisa menemukan kebahagiannya kembali. Kau harus melakukan yang terbaik bagi Dan, bukan yang terbaik untukmu. Itulah inti cinta sejati - mendahulukan kebahagian orang lain di atas kebahagiaanmu."
Dan mengatakan itu kepada Lucy, calon pengantin wanita yang akan segera ia nikahi. Lucy dan Dan sudah lama berpacaran dan akhirnya memutuskan untuk segera menikah. Mereka saling mencintai dan semua yang terjadi diantara mereka berdua begitu indah.
Tapi bagaimana jika kebahagiaan dalam bentuk pernikahan tersebut takkan pernah terlaksana?
Pertengkaran mungkin akan memisahkan kedua pasangan, tapi bukan karena itu yang menyebabkan Dan dan Lucy tak bisa bertemu lagi. Bukan itu, tapi sebuah kematian.
Besok adalah hari pernikahan mereka, dan Lucy Brown meninggal.
Lucy meninggal dan dia bahkan tak sempat mengucapkan selamat tinggal pada Dan. Parahnya dia meninggal tepat setelah dia bertengkar dengan Dan. Benar-benar kematian yang tak pernah diinginkan setiap orang.
Ketika Lucy terbangun, ia pikir ia hanya pingsan dan ingin segera berbenah untuk menanti pesta lajangnya dimulai, tapi ia malah mendapati dirinya dalam kondisi telanjang tanpa sehelai kain pun dan berada diantara kerumunan orang asing yang tak ia kenali satu pun.
Lalu Lucy bertemu Bob, pria yang mejelaskan bahwa ia sudah meninggal dan sekarang berada di akhirat dan memintanya untuk segera memilih, apakah Lucy ingin segera naik ke surga atau kembali di bumi menjadi seorang hantu. Naik ke surga berarti bertemu dengan kedua orangtuanya yang sudah meninggal beberapa tahun lalu dalam sebuah kecelakaan atau kembali ke bumi menjadi seorang hantu namun bisa melihat Dan.
Bagaimanapun kehidupannya di bumi belumlah selesai, maka surga bisa menunggu, Heaven can wait, akhirnya Lucy kembali ke bumi. Untuk menjadi seorang hantu, Lucy haruslah terlebih dahulu menyelesaikan misi yang diberikan Bob. Setelah itu ia baru bisa menentukan apakah ia tetap ingin menjadi hantu atau naik ke surga. Batasnya hanya 21 hari. Setelah 21 hari, berhasil atau tidak, ia harus kembali ke akhirat.
Misinya adalah : mempertemukan seseorang yang bernama Archibald dengan cinta sejatinya.
Lucy saja sekarang sudah susah untuk bertemu dengan cinta sejatinya Dan, bagaimana pula ia harus mempertemukan Archibald yang sama sekali tak ia kenal dengan cinta sejatinya yang juga tak dikenalinya?
Cinta sejati yang kita ucapkan kepada pasangan kita, apakah itu masih akan berlaku jikalau pasangan kita sudah meninggal? Apakah cinta sejati itu masih ada dan tak lekang oleh waktu sekalipun mereka yang kita cintai sudah tidak lagi berada disisi kita selamanya? Bacalah buku ini, dan kau akan tahu =)
Buku yang sangat indah, menurutku. Disini bukan hanya kita melihat bagaimana Lucy memperjuangkan sisa-sisa hari yang ia miliki untuk menyelesaikan misinya, tapi juga persahabatannya dengan calon mayat lainnya, Claire dan Brian, serta bagaimana ia membantu mereka berdua meskipun ia sendiri kelimpungan mencari cara untuk membantu dirinya sendiri. Kita juga diperlihatkan bagaimana rasa cintanya yang begitu dalam terhadap Dan yang membuat ia bertahan hingga sejauh ini.
Mengawali awal tahun dengan membaca buku ini adalah suatu hal yang sangat positif dan menjadi kesenangan tersendiri bagiku. So, highly recommended ke siapa saja yang ingin membaca buku tapi tidak tahu harus mulai dari mana :)
"Kalau kau mencintainya, kau akan merelakannya supaya dia bisa menemukan kebahagiannya kembali. Kau harus melakukan yang terbaik bagi Dan, bukan yang terbaik untukmu. Itulah inti cinta sejati - mendahulukan kebahagian orang lain di atas kebahagiaanmu."
June 16, 2013
Cally Taylor's Heaven Can Wait is a unique novel that will leave you sighing with happiness once you finish the last page. Although I'm tempted to lump it into the romantic fiction genere, this book is so much more than that. This novel is not a typical looking for love kind of story, but more of a tale revolving around what happens when true love is found, but you are separated from that person. This is the situation that Lucy Brown faces when she dies the day before marrying the love of her life, only to learn out that her best friend has started to fall for him once she's gone.
Taylor does a spectacular job creating characters that readers will adore. Lucy in particular is a perfect combination of wit, sass, and sincerity. Although the novel focuses around her loss, I appreciate that it wasn't a constant pity party, and that there was more to the story than her reminiscing on her old life and the life she could have had if she didn't die so unexpectedly.
"Chick lit" usually is not about surprising endings, but more so enjoying the journey to the predictable outcome. However, Cally Taylor managed to give us a great journey to a unexpected ending which I truly appreciate. On top of this she managed to give a beautiful lesson on how putting someone else's happiness above your own is the deepest indication of true love.
Taylor does a spectacular job creating characters that readers will adore. Lucy in particular is a perfect combination of wit, sass, and sincerity. Although the novel focuses around her loss, I appreciate that it wasn't a constant pity party, and that there was more to the story than her reminiscing on her old life and the life she could have had if she didn't die so unexpectedly.
"Chick lit" usually is not about surprising endings, but more so enjoying the journey to the predictable outcome. However, Cally Taylor managed to give us a great journey to a unexpected ending which I truly appreciate. On top of this she managed to give a beautiful lesson on how putting someone else's happiness above your own is the deepest indication of true love.
September 5, 2010
Sorry it's going to be a little harsh.
I'm not sure why this book is so popular. I guess the setting is more original than other typical chick lit.
I was annoyed with the main character (whose name I cannot recall) from the beginning. More than anything I didn't like the ending and its simplicity. I know it is a chick lit, but come on!! The most problematic of all in my opinion is that the ending encourages suicide in a way. I sometimes talk to people who are grieving as part of my job, and I would not recommend this book to them.
I'm probably in the minority to respond so sensitively to this matter, but I don't know... And what about that friend of the main character's? Sure she was bitchy, but she was in love with that guy (sorry I really can't remember their names). She will be traumatised after what happened to that guy! The book also explained that she struggles to get over a guy! She's gonna be destroyed! And what about the guy's family? Wouldn't they feel sad after he's gone?? I didn't get fluffy feelings or anything warm when I finished the book. Hugely disappointed. Sorry but it was too simplistic for my taste even for a chick lit (and I read a lot of chick lit).
I'm not sure why this book is so popular. I guess the setting is more original than other typical chick lit.
I was annoyed with the main character (whose name I cannot recall) from the beginning. More than anything I didn't like the ending and its simplicity. I know it is a chick lit, but come on!! The most problematic of all in my opinion is that the ending encourages suicide in a way. I sometimes talk to people who are grieving as part of my job, and I would not recommend this book to them.
I'm probably in the minority to respond so sensitively to this matter, but I don't know... And what about that friend of the main character's? Sure she was bitchy, but she was in love with that guy (sorry I really can't remember their names). She will be traumatised after what happened to that guy! The book also explained that she struggles to get over a guy! She's gonna be destroyed! And what about the guy's family? Wouldn't they feel sad after he's gone?? I didn't get fluffy feelings or anything warm when I finished the book. Hugely disappointed. Sorry but it was too simplistic for my taste even for a chick lit (and I read a lot of chick lit).
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November 1, 2011
I can't think of where to begin with how much I loved this book. It's definitely something unique. I don't think I've ever read a book with a premise like this. The book hooks you from page one and you are always kept wondering what will happen next. I was in tears by the time the end of the book rolled around. Cally Taylor did an amazing job with this book. I believe this is her debut book and it is just wonderful.
March 28, 2010
You know how there are some books you pick up and know from the first few lines you’re going to love them? Well for me this definitely was one of them! I immediately warmed to Lucy, who is a little ditsy but completely loveable. By page 9 I’d already laughed out loud a few times, with a scene where Lucy is reminiscing her first date with Dan having me in stitches, while scarily being able to relate to and cringe along with.
Lucy’s death happens very early in the book, but if your thinking this may sound a bit morbid you’d be wrong. The details of her death are kept to a very bare minimum, as that’s not what the story is about. If you’re completely unable to suspend reality and just go with a story then to be honest, this probably isn’t going to be the book for you. From this point on Lucy returns to Earth as a Living Dead and moves in with fellow wannabe ghosts Brian and Claire.
I absolutely loved the interactions between the three housemates, who are so completely different in every other way but one. While the story is told in the first person from Lucy, I also found myself really warming to both Brian and Claire and becoming wrapped up in their personal stories too. Despite being dead, the three all have something to learn about themselves before they finally pass on and I thoroughly enjoyed each ones journey. I thought Claire in particular was a fantastic character and her story is incredibly touching. Lucy’s human task, Archie is also extremely well written with characteristics that are so realistic I could imagine him perfectly. I think it’s a huge credit to Cally Taylor that in a story that defies reality, she manages to create such perfectly believable characters.
I flew through this book once I got time to settle down properly with it and finished the 370 pages in a couple of days. The writing is fast paced and I found it very easy to get completely engrossed in. I was also never quite sure where things were going. Lucy may well be a typical chick lit character, but her situation isn’t typical of the genre at all and so I really didn’t know quite what to expect. There are a few twists and turns along the way that kept me intrigued and a real shocker at the end which I didn’t see coming at all.
While I did have tears with this book, most of them came from laughing or because it was just so lovely and touching, not because it was depressing. Heaven Can Wait was a real emotional roller coaster of a read to me, taking me from laughter, compassion, sadness and joy. Lucy’s love for Dan is so simple and beautiful it’s hard not to get wrapped up in it all. If you love chick lit, then you will love Heaven Can Wait. Perfect beach read or cosy weekend in, this is a real treat of a book and I highly recommend!
Lucy’s death happens very early in the book, but if your thinking this may sound a bit morbid you’d be wrong. The details of her death are kept to a very bare minimum, as that’s not what the story is about. If you’re completely unable to suspend reality and just go with a story then to be honest, this probably isn’t going to be the book for you. From this point on Lucy returns to Earth as a Living Dead and moves in with fellow wannabe ghosts Brian and Claire.
I absolutely loved the interactions between the three housemates, who are so completely different in every other way but one. While the story is told in the first person from Lucy, I also found myself really warming to both Brian and Claire and becoming wrapped up in their personal stories too. Despite being dead, the three all have something to learn about themselves before they finally pass on and I thoroughly enjoyed each ones journey. I thought Claire in particular was a fantastic character and her story is incredibly touching. Lucy’s human task, Archie is also extremely well written with characteristics that are so realistic I could imagine him perfectly. I think it’s a huge credit to Cally Taylor that in a story that defies reality, she manages to create such perfectly believable characters.
I flew through this book once I got time to settle down properly with it and finished the 370 pages in a couple of days. The writing is fast paced and I found it very easy to get completely engrossed in. I was also never quite sure where things were going. Lucy may well be a typical chick lit character, but her situation isn’t typical of the genre at all and so I really didn’t know quite what to expect. There are a few twists and turns along the way that kept me intrigued and a real shocker at the end which I didn’t see coming at all.
While I did have tears with this book, most of them came from laughing or because it was just so lovely and touching, not because it was depressing. Heaven Can Wait was a real emotional roller coaster of a read to me, taking me from laughter, compassion, sadness and joy. Lucy’s love for Dan is so simple and beautiful it’s hard not to get wrapped up in it all. If you love chick lit, then you will love Heaven Can Wait. Perfect beach read or cosy weekend in, this is a real treat of a book and I highly recommend!
February 7, 2017
I loved it so much! Chick Lit-esque, this one has ghostly going's on and despite the fact that the leading lady dies within the first few pages it's really funny. I especially loved the other characters. Stinky Brian was my favourite. Bless. He's got a rug in his room that smells like boiled cabbage and a Thomas the Tank engine duvet cover. Loved him!
Anyway, as mentioned Tess dies (on the eve of her wedding) and is given a choice - go straight to heaven or go back down to earth and become a ghost so she can hang around her husband-to-be Dan. She chooses to become a ghost so needs to pass her 'task' first and she's got 21 days to do it in. She shares a grotty bedsit in London with a couple of other Wannabe ghosts who also have their own 'tasks' to complete and it's impossible to not get dragged in to their respective dilemma's and feel for them. The characters are so well written that I pictured them clearly in my mind and couldn't put the book down until I knew how their stories ended. I really felt like I knew them.
Trainspotter Brian has his work cut out for him with his task and has some fantastically funny moments trying to solve it. Damaged Claire's has attitude and has erected a shield of bitchiness around herself to mask how vulnerable she really is (I felt really sorry for her). The IT guys are suitably geeky and it's like watching an episode of 'The IT crowd' when they get going (the boss especially reminds me of the IT crowd boss). Even the secondary characters are fleshed out and Sandwich Sally is like a little powerpuff girl - cuteness and sass all rolled into one. Love them all.
The only bit I wasn't overly fond of was the last chapter. I didn't care for how it ended. Really, given that this is chick lit it was the only way it could have ended but that doesn't mean I like it. The options were probably limited and another ending would have given a whole different feel to the book but I still wasn't keen on that last chapter.
That said though, I wish this was a series so that I could read more about other wannabe ghosts. I'd auto buy all the others if it was. I might even go back to this one for a re-read some time. I'd definitely LOVE to see this made into a movie!!
Anyway, as mentioned Tess dies (on the eve of her wedding) and is given a choice - go straight to heaven or go back down to earth and become a ghost so she can hang around her husband-to-be Dan. She chooses to become a ghost so needs to pass her 'task' first and she's got 21 days to do it in. She shares a grotty bedsit in London with a couple of other Wannabe ghosts who also have their own 'tasks' to complete and it's impossible to not get dragged in to their respective dilemma's and feel for them. The characters are so well written that I pictured them clearly in my mind and couldn't put the book down until I knew how their stories ended. I really felt like I knew them.
Trainspotter Brian has his work cut out for him with his task and has some fantastically funny moments trying to solve it. Damaged Claire's has attitude and has erected a shield of bitchiness around herself to mask how vulnerable she really is (I felt really sorry for her). The IT guys are suitably geeky and it's like watching an episode of 'The IT crowd' when they get going (the boss especially reminds me of the IT crowd boss). Even the secondary characters are fleshed out and Sandwich Sally is like a little powerpuff girl - cuteness and sass all rolled into one. Love them all.
The only bit I wasn't overly fond of was the last chapter. I didn't care for how it ended. Really, given that this is chick lit it was the only way it could have ended but that doesn't mean I like it. The options were probably limited and another ending would have given a whole different feel to the book but I still wasn't keen on that last chapter.
That said though, I wish this was a series so that I could read more about other wannabe ghosts. I'd auto buy all the others if it was. I might even go back to this one for a re-read some time. I'd definitely LOVE to see this made into a movie!!
April 29, 2013
Fantastična knjiga,pročitala sam ju u jedno predvečerje.Nisam ju mogla prestati čitati iako sam znala da će se to odraziti na mojoj ocjeni iz kemije tijekom sutrašnjeg ispitivanja.Ali,nimalo ne žalim.Dobro sam se nasmijala i razniježila čitajući ovu knjigu,i svima je preporučujem!
July 10, 2015
320 stranica sam procitala za manje od 24h i uzivala u apsolutno svakoj stranici!
September 19, 2019
Potrebovala som nieco jednoduche, mile a toto mi padlo vhod.
Trosku zvlastna zapletka /take ja mozem/, ale autorka sa s tym fajn pohrala a vobec to neznelo ani divne, ani morbidne.
Akurat zaver by som si vedela predstavit trosku inak, zdal sa mi trosku unahleny. Preto uberam 1 *.
Trosku zvlastna zapletka /take ja mozem/, ale autorka sa s tym fajn pohrala a vobec to neznelo ani divne, ani morbidne.
Akurat zaver by som si vedela predstavit trosku inak, zdal sa mi trosku unahleny. Preto uberam 1 *.
November 7, 2021
Ne znam šta bih rekla. Ocena je zapravo 2.5. Skoro nisam pročitala veću glupost. Nadala sam da će kraj da je iščupa i da će sve ove gluposti na kraju biti samo nečiji san ali ne.... Knjiga je za razbibrigu, i možda bi bila zanimljiva tinejdžerkama, ali mene nije kupila.
September 3, 2017
Una historia entretenida, con puntos de humor y algún que otro dramático. Una historia para desconectar y pasar el rato
October 1, 2012
Diracik dengan sedikit humor, tapi sayang sepertinya 'it's not my cup of tea', tidak beropini bahwa ini buku yang buruk. Hanya saja bukan tipe yang terbiasa gue konsumsi. Dibuka dengan sebuah adegan romantis, khas drama-drama barat yang menceritakan kehidupan metropolis. Lucy Brown berspekulasi terlalu jauh tentang keadaan tubuhnya. Apa dia memiliki tumor? Lalu bagaimana dengan penyakit komplikasi yang lain?
Esok adalah hari pertunangannya dengan Dan, cowok yang di matanya dianggap sempurna. Rumah, perkerjaan, kekasih tampan yang mencintainya dengan sepenuh hati. Lucy Brown memiliki semua itu, hingga senja sebelum hari pernikahannya ia tergelincir dengan handuk mandi lantaran ingin menggapai sesuatu di loteng atas. Itu jelas kematian yang tragis nan konyol bagi sang calon mempelai. Lucy Brown tak lantas terangkat ke surga. Lengkap dengan sepasang sayap dan buaian lira mungil. Angan itu tak lebih dari anekdot payah, nyatanya ia disambut oleh Bob--sepupu Peter. Dan siap memberikannya dua pilihan: Lucy dapat kembali kepada wujudnya yang semula atau menjadi hantu yang bergentayangan apabila ia gagal menyelesaikan misi krusial dalam 21 hari.
Dua puluh satu hari bukan hari pekan yang panjang. Lucy ditempatkan dalam sebuah kondominium Calon Hantu, berkerabat dengan Brian dan Claire. Ketiganya memiliki tugas yang berbeda. Brian, pria berkumis itu harus merayu seorang remaja kikuk agar mengakui kegemarannya pada lokomotif kereta api. Sedangkan Claire, si gendut jalang malah terbuai dengan Keith Krank--salah satu pentolan band alternatif di bar lokal. Lucy sendiri tak lepas dari sebuah tanggung jawab yang menitikberatkan pada perjodohan. Targetnya bernama Archibald Humphrey-Smythe. Teknomania akut, seorang maniak Star Wars, dan tak pernah memedulikan kisah cintanya yang terlampau dramatis.
Lucy berusaha memutar otak, memikirkan siasat cerdik bagaimana mendekatkan Archie (sebagaimana ia memanggil Archibald)dengan seorang wanita. Namun, tanpa ia ketahui Archie malah menaruh perasaan atasnya lantaran perhatian Lucy yang terlampau berlebih. Hal itu jelas tak boleh terjadi, namun di sisi lain Lucy pun dibuat geram dengan kedekatan Anna (sahabatnya) yang diam-diam menaruh perasaan pada Dan, tuangan yang tengah diperjuangkannya.
Heaven Can Wait memiliki pencitraan karakter yang kuat. Dari segi pendeskripsiannya, Lucy bisa dikategorikan sebagai wanita yang ideal. Namun, sayang di beberapa adegan ia digambarkan tidak seperti wanita dewasa. Terkadang kekanak-kanakan dan sangat jomplang dengan statusnya yang sudah memiliki pekerjaan. Dan untuk beberapa karakter pendukung lainnya, Claire bisa sangat diacungi jempol. Ia digambarkan amat tidak biasa. Bisa menjadi motivasi untuk wanita yang minder terhadap perawakannya, namun dengan bantuan peran seorang berandal macam Keith Krank, sisi kepercayaan dirinya justru muncul tanpa disadari.
Banyak hal-hal renik yang sebenarnya bisa menjadi poin plus, ditambah dengan gaya bercerita Cally Taylor, Heaven Can Wait benar-benar tepat menjadi teman minum kopi atau bersantai di tengah senja. Temanya ringan, membuai pembaca untuk ikut berimajinasi membahas kebijakan-kebijakan legislatif dunia akhirat, ditambah dengan karakter Bob yang dibuat konyol. Heaven Can Wait bisa dibilang cukup menghibur.
Esok adalah hari pertunangannya dengan Dan, cowok yang di matanya dianggap sempurna. Rumah, perkerjaan, kekasih tampan yang mencintainya dengan sepenuh hati. Lucy Brown memiliki semua itu, hingga senja sebelum hari pernikahannya ia tergelincir dengan handuk mandi lantaran ingin menggapai sesuatu di loteng atas. Itu jelas kematian yang tragis nan konyol bagi sang calon mempelai. Lucy Brown tak lantas terangkat ke surga. Lengkap dengan sepasang sayap dan buaian lira mungil. Angan itu tak lebih dari anekdot payah, nyatanya ia disambut oleh Bob--sepupu Peter. Dan siap memberikannya dua pilihan: Lucy dapat kembali kepada wujudnya yang semula atau menjadi hantu yang bergentayangan apabila ia gagal menyelesaikan misi krusial dalam 21 hari.
Dua puluh satu hari bukan hari pekan yang panjang. Lucy ditempatkan dalam sebuah kondominium Calon Hantu, berkerabat dengan Brian dan Claire. Ketiganya memiliki tugas yang berbeda. Brian, pria berkumis itu harus merayu seorang remaja kikuk agar mengakui kegemarannya pada lokomotif kereta api. Sedangkan Claire, si gendut jalang malah terbuai dengan Keith Krank--salah satu pentolan band alternatif di bar lokal. Lucy sendiri tak lepas dari sebuah tanggung jawab yang menitikberatkan pada perjodohan. Targetnya bernama Archibald Humphrey-Smythe. Teknomania akut, seorang maniak Star Wars, dan tak pernah memedulikan kisah cintanya yang terlampau dramatis.
Lucy berusaha memutar otak, memikirkan siasat cerdik bagaimana mendekatkan Archie (sebagaimana ia memanggil Archibald)dengan seorang wanita. Namun, tanpa ia ketahui Archie malah menaruh perasaan atasnya lantaran perhatian Lucy yang terlampau berlebih. Hal itu jelas tak boleh terjadi, namun di sisi lain Lucy pun dibuat geram dengan kedekatan Anna (sahabatnya) yang diam-diam menaruh perasaan pada Dan, tuangan yang tengah diperjuangkannya.
Heaven Can Wait memiliki pencitraan karakter yang kuat. Dari segi pendeskripsiannya, Lucy bisa dikategorikan sebagai wanita yang ideal. Namun, sayang di beberapa adegan ia digambarkan tidak seperti wanita dewasa. Terkadang kekanak-kanakan dan sangat jomplang dengan statusnya yang sudah memiliki pekerjaan. Dan untuk beberapa karakter pendukung lainnya, Claire bisa sangat diacungi jempol. Ia digambarkan amat tidak biasa. Bisa menjadi motivasi untuk wanita yang minder terhadap perawakannya, namun dengan bantuan peran seorang berandal macam Keith Krank, sisi kepercayaan dirinya justru muncul tanpa disadari.
Banyak hal-hal renik yang sebenarnya bisa menjadi poin plus, ditambah dengan gaya bercerita Cally Taylor, Heaven Can Wait benar-benar tepat menjadi teman minum kopi atau bersantai di tengah senja. Temanya ringan, membuai pembaca untuk ikut berimajinasi membahas kebijakan-kebijakan legislatif dunia akhirat, ditambah dengan karakter Bob yang dibuat konyol. Heaven Can Wait bisa dibilang cukup menghibur.
October 5, 2011
Un libro con un toque celestial y encantador, que te hará reír,llorar y pensar en ¿Que harías si fueses Lucy, y tienes que elegir tu futuro?
Pero, antes que nada comentaros que el libro lo abrí sin haber leído nada de la sinopsis, en este caso sin saber muy bien el motivo, quizás porque pensé que la portada me lo había dicho todo, pero en esta ocasión me lleve una grata sorpresa,fui desvelando los entresijos de la historia y conociendo a los personajes sin conocer nada de antemano como comentaba antes, por eso, he saboreado mas lo que Cally, nos presenta en este libro.
Los personajes son pocos pero muy bien elaborados y desde que se inicia la novela hasta que se acaba, van evolucionando, pero sin duda mi favorita ha sido no Lucy, sino Claire, a la cual me hubiese encantado verla mas en acción y conocerla mas, pero sobre todo que la hubiesen dado mas protagonismo...
Me ha sacado mas de una sonrisa y me he reído yo sola, mientras iba hacia al trabajo y la gente me miraba, por no decir, que en los últimos capítulos Cally, ha jugado a despistarnos con gran acierto.
Siempre suelo decir, que lo mejor de una novela, o de una primera parte de unas novelas es el final, el dejarnos con
la boca abierta y volver a leer una y otra vez el ultimo capitulo para ver si era verdad, lo que hemos leído, pues esta vez también me ha pasado, la autora me ha sorprendido gratamente atando todos los cabos sueltos y cerrando todas las posibles preguntas abiertas que había dejado por todo el libro, y aun así os aseguro que es un final que para nada me esperaba ni creía que pasaría, me ha alegrado la vida.
Comentaros , que mi madre es muy critica con los libros que siempre me compro,leo,me envían,intercambio...y este ha caído en sus manos, y me ha dicho "el principio lo he tenido que pasar rápido, porque se enrollaba demasiado la autora, pero una vez que has pasado el capitulo cuarto, la autora coge carrerilla y no respira hasta el final", una cosa que ha destacado y la resulto curiosa, es como describe a San Bob, la ha hecho gracia así como, Lucy en la empresa en la que esta, como se las ingenia y la cantidad de locuras que hace, aunque palabras textuales de mi madre "Me ponen en su lugar y hubiese renunciado al día siguiente" pequeña irreflexión que me lleva a otra cosa, la protagonista en un principio me pareció sosaina,fría y un poco materialista, ya me estaba haciendo a la idea de que ella y yo seriamos incompatibles, ella como protagonista y yo como lectora, cuando la transformación que da, es de infarto,
la he visto cambiar su forma de ser, de pensar, de actuar en solo 3 capítulos, y no me di cuenta.
Sencillamente, celestial, aunque es un genero al que no estoy muy acostumbrada a leer, espero poder darla otra oportunidad a Cally.
Pero, antes que nada comentaros que el libro lo abrí sin haber leído nada de la sinopsis, en este caso sin saber muy bien el motivo, quizás porque pensé que la portada me lo había dicho todo, pero en esta ocasión me lleve una grata sorpresa,fui desvelando los entresijos de la historia y conociendo a los personajes sin conocer nada de antemano como comentaba antes, por eso, he saboreado mas lo que Cally, nos presenta en este libro.
Los personajes son pocos pero muy bien elaborados y desde que se inicia la novela hasta que se acaba, van evolucionando, pero sin duda mi favorita ha sido no Lucy, sino Claire, a la cual me hubiese encantado verla mas en acción y conocerla mas, pero sobre todo que la hubiesen dado mas protagonismo...
Me ha sacado mas de una sonrisa y me he reído yo sola, mientras iba hacia al trabajo y la gente me miraba, por no decir, que en los últimos capítulos Cally, ha jugado a despistarnos con gran acierto.
Siempre suelo decir, que lo mejor de una novela, o de una primera parte de unas novelas es el final, el dejarnos con
la boca abierta y volver a leer una y otra vez el ultimo capitulo para ver si era verdad, lo que hemos leído, pues esta vez también me ha pasado, la autora me ha sorprendido gratamente atando todos los cabos sueltos y cerrando todas las posibles preguntas abiertas que había dejado por todo el libro, y aun así os aseguro que es un final que para nada me esperaba ni creía que pasaría, me ha alegrado la vida.
Comentaros , que mi madre es muy critica con los libros que siempre me compro,leo,me envían,intercambio...y este ha caído en sus manos, y me ha dicho "el principio lo he tenido que pasar rápido, porque se enrollaba demasiado la autora, pero una vez que has pasado el capitulo cuarto, la autora coge carrerilla y no respira hasta el final", una cosa que ha destacado y la resulto curiosa, es como describe a San Bob, la ha hecho gracia así como, Lucy en la empresa en la que esta, como se las ingenia y la cantidad de locuras que hace, aunque palabras textuales de mi madre "Me ponen en su lugar y hubiese renunciado al día siguiente" pequeña irreflexión que me lleva a otra cosa, la protagonista en un principio me pareció sosaina,fría y un poco materialista, ya me estaba haciendo a la idea de que ella y yo seriamos incompatibles, ella como protagonista y yo como lectora, cuando la transformación que da, es de infarto,
la he visto cambiar su forma de ser, de pensar, de actuar en solo 3 capítulos, y no me di cuenta.
Sencillamente, celestial, aunque es un genero al que no estoy muy acostumbrada a leer, espero poder darla otra oportunidad a Cally.
May 5, 2022
Uoči vjenčanja Lucy Brown pomisli kako ima neizlječivu bolest jer joj se mokraća pjeni, no zaručnik Dan ju ismije i kaže kako je to novi osvježivač za wc. No, Lucy je ipak suđena smrt. Dan uoči vjenčanja, probudi se sva živčana hoće li ispuniti sve sa popisa te ju Dan proba smiriti svojim šalama, no ne uspijeva u tome. Čak i kad joj ne odlasku kaže da je voli, ona mu ne odgovara. Dok se tuširala prije djevojačke večeri, shvati što bi mogla dati Danu, kutiju uspomena koju je vidjela na tavanu te se odluči popeti na tavan. Postavi stepenice i dohvati kutiju, ali se ispruži još više, ljestve odlete, ručnik joj se spusti s golog tijela te padne mrtva. Potom se nađe u čistilištu gdje ju dočekuje Bob, rođak sv. Petra. On joj objašnjava gdje je i da ima dvije opcije, ili otići direktno u raj ili se vratiti tri tjedna (21 dan) na zemlju, ispuniti dodijeljeni zadatak te postati duhom i biti duh dok ne umre osoba koju želiš opsjedati i sl. Lucy želi biti s Danom zbog čega se odluči vratiti na zemlju, a Bob joj uručuje smeđu omotnicu sa zadatkom i priručnikom za duhove-pripravnike. Spusti se stepenicama i udari u vrata bez kvake te počne lupati, a vrata joj otvori Brian koji ju obavijesti da je on njezin cimer i ode ju upoznati sa Claire, cimerkom. Ne svidi joj se ni smrdljivi Brian opsjednut vlakovima kao ni mlada gotičarka Claire. Claire ju ismije zbog razloga dolaska koji joj je pisao na kartici: da želi opsjedati svoga zaručnika. Claire joj je rekla da je ona počinila samoubojstvo, a Brian je imao infarkt. Rekli su joj i kako je subota 27. travnja, a ona je umrla 24. ožujka. Brian ju odvede do sobe, koja je identična njezinoj sobi koji ju imala u stvarnom životu. Prvo što je napravila kad ju je ostavio je to da je izašla van, onda je shvatila da je još uvijek u togi što joj je dao Bob, zatim se presvukla i krenula do svoje stare kuće. Gledala je Dana kod prozor i kad ju je on primijetio, a nije je prepoznao, nije mogla shvatiti što se događa. Rekao joj je da će pozvati policiju i nakon nekog vremena se vratila u kuću duhova-pripravnika. Kad se vratila, Brian ju je pozvao da ide s njim spasiti Claire u noćni klub u kojem se tukla s nekom curom. Kad su htjeli razgovarati su ljudima iz svoga života bili su nijemi, a i te osobe su ih drugačije vidjele. Claire je napala curu koja je bila s dečkom s kojim se seksala jer joj nije ništa mogla reći. Lucy je Brianu ispričala o susretu s Danom i kako je nije prepoznao pa joj je on objasnio i rekao da treba pročitati priručnik. Kad su stigli kući, otišla je spavati. Probudila se i u kuhinji našla Brianovu poruku da im se pridruži na doručku i napisao joj da je ponedjeljak. Nije mogla vjerovati da je prespavala više od 24 sata. Odlučila je pridružiti im se, a poslije je malo čitala priručnik i probala naći Archibalda Humphreys-Smythea, koji joj je bio zadatak, odnosno da mu pronađe srodnu dušu. Vidjela je da radi u tvrtci Computer Bitz i da traže grafičkog dizajnera pa se prijavila na radno mjesto. Razgovor za posao sa šefom Grahamom Wellingtonom nije dobro prošao. On joj se nabacivao, pa ga je ošamarila i istrčala iz ureda. Zbog lošeg dana, otišla je u bar u koji je i prije izlazila opiti se, te ondje vidi svoje najbolje prijateljice Jess i Annu. Prisluškivala je razgovor i čula Annu kako kaže da se sastaje sa Danom u četvrtak. Sutradan ju je zvao Graham da joj se ispriča i da može doći raditi u Computer Bitzu ako želi. Lucy je pristala na to samo zbog zadatka, da se približi Archibaldu. Na poslu ju je odmah dočekao Archibald koji ju je upoznao s kolegama Nigelom, Geoffom i na kraju sa Zlim. Malo su je i ismijali kad nije upalila kompjuter nego je napravila kratki spoj. Pozvali su je na piće pa se uspjela malo sprijateljiti s njima. Čak se i približila Archiju i uspjela ga nagovoriti na speed dating na koji je on na kraju poveo baku. Sutradan je uspjela otići na piće s Archijem u pauzi i pridobiti ga na promjenu frizure i odjeće, da bi joj on na kraju priznao da je zaljubljen u nju. Povrijedila ga je nakon što ga je odbila. Lucy se uspjela povezati malo i sa cimerima Claire i Brianom. Claire i Lucy su dobile upozorenje svetog Boba jer su pokušale komunicirati sa ljudima iz bivšeg života. Brianu je Lucy obećala da će mu pomoći u zadaći koju je imao, da potakne dječaka Troya da kaže da voli vlakove. A uspjela se i povezati sa Claire. Lucy je bila uz Briana kada je ispunio zadatak, uspio je izvući priznanje od Troya da voli vlakove i nakon poziva sv. Boba nakon kojeg je odlučio ipak postati duh, počeo je polako blijediti dok nije skroz iščeznuo. Lucy je nagovorila Claire da prisluškuje Jess i Annu dok je ona bila s Brianom. Claire je čula Annu kako govori Jess da je zaljubljena u Dana i to je prenijela Lucy. Lucy se uvalila jer je napala Annu kad je shvatila da joj želi preoteti Dana još prije rođendana, a onda je još s Claire otišla promatrati Anninu zabavu za rođendan. Dan se na rođendanu napio i Anna ga je pokušala poljubiti zbog čega je Claire napala Annu. Čak je dobacila Danu da je Lucy ovdje i da ga voli zbog čega je ostala bez glasa i počela je nestajati. Ali je doviknula Lucy da učini pravu stvar. Lucy je prije toga svega s Archijem sporo napredovala, na kostimiranoj zabavi u tvrtci na koji je došla i Sally koja prodaje sendviče, Archie je dao otkaz nakon što ga je Graham htio ismijati i da ga ženska izudara bičem jer se nije kostimirao. Sally je stala u Archijevu obranu i tada je Lucy shvatila da je Sally zaljubljena u Archija. Odvela ga je i na kostimiranu zabavu Zvjezdanih staza na kojoj se pojavila i Sally pa je dogovorila večeru s njima. Na večeri se Archie pojavio s bakom zbog čega je Lucy napravila scenu za večerom, posvađala se s Archijevom bakom i istresla joj vino na glavu, zbog čega ju je Archie otjerao. Tad je Claire još bila živa i tješila ju je. Poslije je Lucy zvala Archija al se javljala baka pa nije ništa odgovarala, a onda je Archie nazvao Lucy i dogovorio se s njom za sastanak njezin zadnji dan boravka na zemlji. Na sastanku mu se ispričala i on je njezinu intervenciju shvatio kao da je ona pokušavala njemu naći srodnu dušu jer je ona nesretna. Rekao joj je da je s Sally i da će pokušati biti zajedno. Mislila je da nije ispunila zadatak pa se iznenadila kad ju je sv. Bob nazvao i rekao da je bila uspješna. Upitao ju je za odluku, hoće li u raj ili će postati duhom. Odlučila je otići u raj, ali da ju još malo pusti da se oprosti, pa joj je rekao da ima vremena do ponoći. Odustala je od Dana jer je mislila da mu se Anna sviđa, ali kad se došla oprostiti s Danom, Anna je došla do njega i on ju je odbijao. U njihovoj svađi, Dan joj je govorio da i dalje voli Lucy i iskrenuo je nogu te pao na cestu i udario ga je autobus i ubio ga. Lucy je čim je stigla u čistilište počela tražiti Dana i kad ga je našla, do njih je došao Bob. Rekla je Danu da ide s njim, te ga je pričekala, zatim je Bob rekao Lucy kad je Dan izašao da mogu ići gornjim stepenicama u raj. Dan je rekao Lucy da ide gdje god ona išla.
March 28, 2012
I was looking for a light chicklit after reading a very intense book before and chanced upon this book. The idea of the book reminded me of the Ghost Whisperer in someways.
It didn't take too long to warm up to the story. The plot was not particularly surprising, after all this is a chicklit. I always find that in chicklits the best parts are the journey to getting to the ending because let's be honest they are really predictable. The writing was good, i don't have anything against it. But i think the author's craft to get across the grief of Dan and Lucy is something to be commended on. It made me all fuzzy and warm inside.
Lucy's character is reminiscent of Sophie Kinsella's infamous Rebecca in the Shopaholic series. She often finds herself stuck in hilarious and impossible situations which made me burst out in laughter. I find Lucy to be very endearing and empathise with her situation.
All in all, i thought that this book is a fun and quick read that will tickle your funny bone. I enjoyed it a lot but i didn't think it was mind blowing.
It didn't take too long to warm up to the story. The plot was not particularly surprising, after all this is a chicklit. I always find that in chicklits the best parts are the journey to getting to the ending because let's be honest they are really predictable. The writing was good, i don't have anything against it. But i think the author's craft to get across the grief of Dan and Lucy is something to be commended on. It made me all fuzzy and warm inside.
Lucy's character is reminiscent of Sophie Kinsella's infamous Rebecca in the Shopaholic series. She often finds herself stuck in hilarious and impossible situations which made me burst out in laughter. I find Lucy to be very endearing and empathise with her situation.
All in all, i thought that this book is a fun and quick read that will tickle your funny bone. I enjoyed it a lot but i didn't think it was mind blowing.
March 7, 2013
Wonderful tale that made me feel sad yet had the ability to make me laugh most of the way through the book.
Lucy and Dan are planning their happy ever after but unfortunately the eve before their wedding Lucy has an accident resulting in her death. Waking up in Limbo she is told she has the choice of going straight to heaven or completing a task which will giver her the option of becoming a ghost and remaining in this world. As her last words to Dan were not pretty ones she opts to do the task and stay beside Dan forever.
Moving into her new home in the House of Wannabe Ghosts she meets smelly Brian the train spotter and Clare the Goth with a bad temper both attempting to fulfil their own tasks.Full of enthusiasm she cannot believe her task is to find true love for the most bring man in the Universe....is it even possible? She has 21 days in order to achieve this...can it be done?
Fantastic story that follows love and friendship both in the mortal and spiritual plains, first time reading this author and what a joy it was!
Lucy and Dan are planning their happy ever after but unfortunately the eve before their wedding Lucy has an accident resulting in her death. Waking up in Limbo she is told she has the choice of going straight to heaven or completing a task which will giver her the option of becoming a ghost and remaining in this world. As her last words to Dan were not pretty ones she opts to do the task and stay beside Dan forever.
Moving into her new home in the House of Wannabe Ghosts she meets smelly Brian the train spotter and Clare the Goth with a bad temper both attempting to fulfil their own tasks.Full of enthusiasm she cannot believe her task is to find true love for the most bring man in the Universe....is it even possible? She has 21 days in order to achieve this...can it be done?
Fantastic story that follows love and friendship both in the mortal and spiritual plains, first time reading this author and what a joy it was!
January 26, 2014
OH MY GAWD.
This book. THIS book.
To be honest, I wasn't really pleased with this book in the beginning. Cally Taylor's idea for the theme of this books is fantastic, BUT; it lacks description, the characters weren't describe properly and the dialogue was a little bit poorly. BUT! The emotions, oh God, the emotions. I feel in love with the end and I was sooooo worried and sad when at first I thought (spoiler alert!) Anna will take over Dan and Lucy will be so graceful to leave him to be happy with her and the end just made my emotions go BOOM. Brilliant.
So I think it fairly deserves 4 stars. :)
This book. THIS book.
To be honest, I wasn't really pleased with this book in the beginning. Cally Taylor's idea for the theme of this books is fantastic, BUT; it lacks description, the characters weren't describe properly and the dialogue was a little bit poorly. BUT! The emotions, oh God, the emotions. I feel in love with the end and I was sooooo worried and sad when at first I thought (spoiler alert!) Anna will take over Dan and Lucy will be so graceful to leave him to be happy with her and the end just made my emotions go BOOM. Brilliant.
So I think it fairly deserves 4 stars. :)
January 4, 2013
Typical, typical read! Ughh!!!!! I guess this was fine. Sorry, this book was so...ordinary. Something you read just to past time and when you finished reading, well you just kinda pasted (is that a word?) your time.
This is a type of book where you read and then discard. You forget about it after a day and well, just that. It was so like the other chick-lit out there. The characters, the plot, the dialogue does not stand out. There is no spark and no life in the pages.
What a disappoinment. WHy can't i find a good chick-lit book these days?
This is a type of book where you read and then discard. You forget about it after a day and well, just that. It was so like the other chick-lit out there. The characters, the plot, the dialogue does not stand out. There is no spark and no life in the pages.
What a disappoinment. WHy can't i find a good chick-lit book these days?
February 2, 2014
Kada sam trazila knjigu koju bi mogla procitati, htjela sam nesto sto ce me opustiti i nasmijati. Tako da sam se odlucila za ovu knjigu, i nisam pogrijesila, laka je za citanje, duhovita, u nekim djelovima jako emotivna, ali sa sretnim krajem. Mnogo sam se smijala dok sam je citala, svidja mi se ideja knjige, a i kako se radnja odvijala. Zivot poslije smrti je skroz sasavo opisan, a likovi su simpaticni i predivni. Sve je nekako upakovano u sarenilo, a nakon sto sam je procitala, imala sam velikii osmijeh na licu. Prica o ljubavi koja se nastavlja i nakon smrti. :)
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September 12, 2017I really enjoy reading it. This is my first book of Cally Taylor that I read, but I will definitely read her others work. Firstly I love the style of writing, and the story line especially.
There was a lot of happiness, sadness, tears, even laugh moments, while I was reading it. I also like the way she expressed the relationship between roommates, relationship between Lucy and Dan, and between Lucy and Archie. Very emotional and funny story.
I recommend everyone.
10/10
There was a lot of happiness, sadness, tears, even laugh moments, while I was reading it. I also like the way she expressed the relationship between roommates, relationship between Lucy and Dan, and between Lucy and Archie. Very emotional and funny story.
I recommend everyone.
10/10
March 15, 2021
Možda 2.5? Htela sam nešto da me nasmeje, nažalost nisam dobila to. Lusi je najnapornija glavna junakinja, a susretala sam se sa mnogo napornih junaka, plus da napomenem da ispod definicije površnosti u rečniku bi verovatno stajala njena fotografija. Arči mi je ok lik i Lusini cimeri, i još jedan plus je to što se knjiga brzo se čita. To je jedini razlog zašto je nisam ostavila posle desete strane.
March 16, 2013
i have to say i loved this book never read any by this author before but will definately read more. i so loved lucy she was so witty and so caring loved the limbo house and the relationship between brian claire and lucy.. i wasnt expecting the ending but loved it ok maybe a wee bit corny but just a nice easy read
December 5, 2009
A fabulous book which kept me awake long after I should have been in the land of Nod. In Lucy Brown, Cally Taylor has created the kind of character we can all relate to and I was willing Lucy on all the way to the breath-taking end.
December 14, 2010
WOW!! I loved this book! It completely kept me intrigued and wanting more! I was not expecting the twist and turns this book offered. I HIGHLY recommend this book! I want to also say THANK YOU to Cally Taylor. She personally sent me this book and signed it for me as well.
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