Freckles: The uplifting and emotional Sunday Times top ten bestselling new novel from the author of million-copy bestseller PS, I Love You
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What if the people who have the power to change your life are the ones who have been there all along…
Like stars in the night sky, freckles are scattered across Allegra Bird’s arms, a legacy from her beloved father.
Her legacy from her mother is more complicated – until one question from a stranger inspires a change. What if it isn’t about fitting in, but finding the people who make you who you are? Who would those people be?
As she searches for connection, Allegra is about to find out that it is our differences that make life worth living – if only someone can help you to join the dots . . .
Praise for Freckles
‘Fans will adore this heart-warming story about loneliness and connection’ Daily Mail
‘Funny, thought-provoking and original’Mirror
‘A warm and bittersweet tale about finding yourself through family and friendship’Sunday Telegraph
‘An endearing story of human frailty, connection and growth’Irish Independent
‘Everything a greedy reader wants: a moving story, absorbing characters, engaging writing and as much of a page-turner as you’d expect’Irish Times
‘Ahern was born to write and her books to be read by all’My Weekly
‘Fresh and timely… asking bolding what and who make us who we are, Freckles manages to team wit and wisdom harmoniously’Echo
‘A beautiful, hopeful book when the world needs hope most… inspiring, life-affirming and full of insight’ Cathy Kelly
Cecelia Ahern’s previous novel Postscript was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 16th September 2019.
Cecelia Ahern’s book ‘Freckles’ was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 06-09-2021.
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Additional information
| Publisher | 1st edition (13 Oct. 2022), HarperCollins |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 384 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0008194955 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0008194956 |
| Dimensions | 12.9 x 2.4 x 19.8 cm |
by Janet P
Growing up Allegra is known as ‘Freckles’ – a reference to the many freckles on her skin which she joins together into constellations in an unusual method of self harm. We slowly discover the reasons behind her unhappiness and sense of isolation and consequently why, as a young adult, she has left her home in Kerry to live in a suburb of Dublin. I felt the central premise about the 5 people you spend time with was a bit too laboured. The characters were well drawn and I enjoyed most of the story but the resolution was a bit too neat and so lacked believability.
by Lisa Prendergast
Took a while to get into it but after finishing it I enjoyed it just found it a bit slow
by M MCLAFFERTY
This was a really slow start and hard to get into but then became a book I just had to finish. Makes you think about life and the people around you. Ending wasnt what I expected but had me in tears.
by Kindle Customer
I always enjoy the stories from Cecilia Aherne, and this one is no exveption.
Allegra Bird was raised in Ireland by her single father. Despite life not being easy, Allegea is now a traffic warden who enjoys her job even the many run ins she has with the public gives her some pleasure. However, Allegra is struggling in. Her world with feelings of loneliness, detachment, and dealing with the everyday problems of life.
Allegra then meets a man who tells her that are products of five people around us. This gets Allegra thinking, and she starts to work on identifying these five people who may help her life become better.
An easy to read novel with a lot of heartbreak and a few tears. I rate this book a 4 star read.
by Amazon Reader
I really enjoyed this book, the first I’ve read by this author. It’s a poignant tale of one woman’s struggle to find her place in the world and I was gripped right from the start. Humorous and touching and full of surprises. .
by Amazon
.read most of her books,not all but enjoyed this book
by Tess
I so wanted to like this book and it was difficult because I just couldn’t get the flow of it at all. I did regret buying it but I have read all her books and didn’t think twice at the time. Sorry.
by JenniferT
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book in the end. It took me a while to get into the mindset of Allegra, who she is, what motivates her and how she sees the world. The book is a series of thoughts told from her perspectives so it lacks punctuation which can make it feel quite disjointed and a bit confusing at times but I came to love Allergra’s nievety and enjoyed her journey of self discovery.