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Ruth · 09-02-2010, 03:23 PM

Oh yes, I forgot Lorelei's Secret. I did cry at that one too.

cloe101 · 09-02-2010, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Vanessa

It's a good few years since I read it, but I've listed it on my top 20 all time favourite reads. So, yes, I thought it was fabulous. Loved the TV series, too.

For some reason i've got a copy, and maybe i need to read it

vald · 09-02-2010, 08:12 PM

Oh yes, I'd forgotten about TBITSP, definitely a tearjerker. I had to blink a few times today to clear my eyes as I skimmed through Once by Morris Gleitzman too. It's the subject matter obviously, but also the fact that it's narrated by a young boy, as with TBITSP, and he speaks so matter-of-factly. I only read a few pages, but it had me on the verge of blubbing. I was told by someone that his Two Weeks With the Queen is a real tearjerker too, although he always has plenty of laughs as well.

Louiseog · 10-02-2010, 08:52 AM

Striped Pyjamas and Guantanamo Boy along with that type of book give me lump in my throat, as did Things my Daughters should know.
The one that finished me off proper crying, snot, sobs was Before I Die by Jenny Downham I was in pieces!

crispychez · 10-02-2010, 02:37 PM

I'm with Nicx and Hashy on this - no book has ever made me cry. Films made from books have though!!

Coastwallker · 10-02-2010, 02:56 PM

Just talked to my sister and she reminded me about P.S. I Love You. She read it on a plane and was desperately embarrassed. And years ago there was Love Story

09-02-2010, 03:23 PM	#21
Ruth Reading Royalty Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,999	Oh yes, I forgot Lorelei's Secret. I did cry at that one too. __________________ My LibraryThing My GoodReads Reading Challenge 2010 Book List 2010 My Wish List “A bookstore is one of the only pieces of evidence we have that people are still thinking.”

09-02-2010, 08:12 PM	#23
vald Premium Page Turner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 894	Oh yes, I'd forgotten about TBITSP, definitely a tearjerker. I had to blink a few times today to clear my eyes as I skimmed through Once by Morris Gleitzman too. It's the subject matter obviously, but also the fact that it's narrated by a young boy, as with TBITSP, and he speaks so matter-of-factly. I only read a few pages, but it had me on the verge of blubbing. I was told by someone that his Two Weeks With the Queen is a real tearjerker too, although he always has plenty of laughs as well. Last edited by vald; 09-02-2010 at 08:14 PM.

10-02-2010, 08:52 AM	#24
Louiseog Ultimate Reader Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Midlands, uk Posts: 7,664	Striped Pyjamas and Guantanamo Boy along with that type of book give me lump in my throat, as did Things my Daughters should know. The one that finished me off proper crying, snot, sobs was Before I Die by Jenny Downham I was in pieces! __________________ She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain. (1873) ~ Louisa May Alcott ~ Find me on Librarything (wishlist is tagged Wishlist!) World Book Day Challenge (very old but still to be done!) Librarything 2010 #66

10-02-2010, 02:37 PM	#25
crispychez Reading Royalty Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hisaronu, Turkey Posts: 2,501	I'm with Nicx and Hashy on this - no book has ever made me cry. Films made from books have though!! __________________ Currently reading: The Firemaster's Mistress - Christie Dickason My Librarything 2008 reading challenge 2009 reading challenge 2010 reading challenge Wishlist Pink mobiles

10-02-2010, 02:56 PM	#26
Coastwallker Book Genius Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 5,068	Just talked to my sister and she reminded me about P.S. I Love You. She read it on a plane and was desperately embarrassed. And years ago there was Love Story __________________ Currently reading Going Postal by Terry Pratchett for the U3A book group Hattie and Jane

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