Tuesday 16 September 2014

Where Rainbows End - a Guest Post

Where Rainbows End
by Celia Ahern

First published in 2004.

This is a guest post by the lovely Jemma Fletcher, a friend of mine who loves a good book as much as I do.
Be sure to check out her blog as she's a brilliant writer, and if you'd like to do a guest post on this blog get in touch!


I don't often remember when and where I bought a book but as this is one of my absolute favourites, I can tell you that it in was in June 2005 at Manchester Airport on my way to Cyprus.
The combination of sun, sea, sand and another ten years of moving all over the place has resulted in my copy now looking like this...

Where Rainbows End is a story told through letters, emails and instant messages about the ever-changing relationship between the two main characters Rosie Dunne and Alex Stewart.
Rosie and Alex are close friends from childhood, but one day they are suddenly separated when Alex and his family move from Dublin to Boston.
The book guides us through their relationship as it continues to change due to distance, new relationships and circumstances which seem determined to keep them apart.
It can be frustrating to read as I know that they're meant to be together, but something always gets in the way which leaves me feeling a little deflated as perhaps there isn't a grand master plan for us all, and instead we are responsible for our own happiness. On the other hand, I can't help but maintain a bubbling optimism throughout that it will eventually go their way and that everything happens in its own time. I guess this story really divides the glass half empty people from those who believe that the glass is half full.
It's not just correspondence between Rosie and Alex either; we read conversations between them and their friends, family and colleagues. These outside sources build up a context around them which helps the storyline flow, and it's nice to read other people's perspective on what's happening in their lives.
I recently found out that there's a movie coming out next month based on this book, with a name change to Love, Rosie. I've watched the trailer and I honestly hate it; small things like Rosie and Alex are Irish yet they have British accents, and it looks like they have cut the timeline down way too much. However, I am willing to give it a chance so we shall see!
I have my own lifestyle blog coming soon at www.hercupoftea.com
Jemma

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