Where Rainbows End [ also published as Love, Rosie or Rosie Dunne ] was an epic win as far as epistolary novels go. I'd read a few of them before, but they always seemed to lack the continuity and made readers wonder about what happened. Not this one. Cuteness, romance, best friendship and hard lessons of life - packed in one along with humorous conversations - the best one could ask for ! :P It is a story that each one of us experiences themselves or sees it happening to a friend - that is, falling for your best friend, caring for them more than the rest and not realizing that they may be the one you're looking for [not that it's always love, but sometimes we may fail to see it before our very own eyes]. The story is presented through the eyes of Rosie, who is sitting in her hotel-turned-house, reading all those passed class notes, email printouts, saved texts, letters, invitations, newspaper articles and chatroom printouts, after her best friend Alex, admits his feelings for her, after being the best-est of best friends for more than 45 years ! I accept that it may be a bit slow for the readers who love the fast-paced reads. But for the people who just love the friendship-turned-love-stories, you'll love this one. What's best about the story is that it's very realistic - it seems as if the incidents could happen to you or any of your friends. The book made me laugh, made my heart melt at some places and the epilogue sure got me teary-eyed.
From naughty children to rebellious teenagers, Rosie and Alex have stuck by each other through thick and thin. But just as as they're discovering the joys of teenage nights on the town and dating disasters, they're separated. Alex's family move from Dublin to America - and Alex goes with them. For good.
Rosie's lost without him. But on the eve of her departure to join Alex in Boston, Rosie gets news that will change her life forever - and keep her at home in Ireland.
Their magical connection sees them through the ups and downs of each others lives, but neither of them knows whether their friendship can survive the years and miles - or new relationships. And at the back of Rosie's mind is whether they were meant to be more than just good friends all along. Misunderstandings, circumstances and sheer bad luck have kept them apart, but when presented with the ultimate opportunity, will they gamble everything for true love?
Rosie's lost without him. But on the eve of her departure to join Alex in Boston, Rosie gets news that will change her life forever - and keep her at home in Ireland.
Their magical connection sees them through the ups and downs of each others lives, but neither of them knows whether their friendship can survive the years and miles - or new relationships. And at the back of Rosie's mind is whether they were meant to be more than just good friends all along. Misunderstandings, circumstances and sheer bad luck have kept them apart, but when presented with the ultimate opportunity, will they gamble everything for true love?
All in all, with the happy ending, it leaves a happy feeling in the minds of the readers too. I wouldn't recommend it to the people who are looking for a literary classic or a serious book to critic. But - It's a fun read - funny and not too serious. Completely 'my' type of book. :P 3 hearts. Hope you enjoy it :)
Happily believing that miracles can happen :P
Dawn <3
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