By the time you read this... (By the Time You Read This - Lola Jaye)

Member Name: becky92

Product:	By the Time You Read This - Lola Jaye
Date:	10/10/08 (110 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Easy and gentle, doesn't take to much concentration.

Disadvantages: Takes a while for the story to get going.

Lois Bates lost her father at a young age. When she was 12, she received a manual written by her father. This manual has an entry for her to read every year on her birthday until she is 30. This manual guides her through life, from school bullies, to getting a job, to relationships.

This book is quite easy going, so is good if you don't want to have to concentrate too hard. It does take a bit of getting into, as the story is a bit slow to begin with, but as it goes on, it gets better.

I did enjoy reading this book, but it's using a similar idea to that in 'P.S I Love You' by Celia Adhern. I personally didn't feel that this book was quite as good as Adhern's, so if picking one to read, I would choose that one. Having said that, the situation of the characters in the two books is different, so it's definitely worth considering.

Overall, a reasonable read, and good if you like easy, gentle reads. I wouldn't recommend it if you are someone who likes a more gritty story.

Summary: A good book, easy to read with a touching concept.