· Jade Smith
‘If You Could See Me Now’ is the highly imaginative and thought-provoking third novel by the best-selling author of ‘PS, I Love You’. It focuses on the boring but serious Elizabeth and how the so-called ‘imaginary’ friend of her nephew’s helps her turn her life around. Ivan, who is invisible, except to those who need a friend, is a wild and wonderfully childlike character who captures the hearts of both Elizabeth and the reader.
Cecelia Ahern switches the point of view repeatedly throughout the tale, allowing the reader to learn more about the various characters. This is a fantastic technique as the story never gets boring. From Elizabeth’s logical thoughts, to Ivan’s playful view of the world, each character’s voice is heard and their personality is brought to life. The love between the two main characters is wonderfully developed, and feels real as the reader can see the gradual change in their feelings for each other.
The beauty of this book is that is leaves the reader to come to their own conclusions as to who or what Ivan really is. Like all of Cecelia’s books, we are left with the feeling that not everything can be explained. Overall, it is a heart-warming read and proves to us that there is magic in the world for everyone – even those who aren’t looking for it. A film adaptation of the book is scheduled for release next year.
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