I just can't decide between 3 stars and 4 stars. I really liked the book, but there were aspects of it that I either didn't feel were necessary or that they detracted from the story. So, there's a lot going on in this story. Let me map it out for you by character. Kate has a car accident in a snow blizzard, she has amnesia, she is taken in by a family, and she has memories of a life that can't possibly be hers, yet they seem vividly real. Vincent is the home owner who takes Kate in. He's recently lost one of his daughter's to a disease that still affects his living daugther, and his wife disappeared shortly after the child's death. Jadie is Vincent's living daughter, who has cystic fibrosis. She has been mute since she lost her twin sister and her mother. She begins talking once Kate arrives on the scene. Other characters you meet: Tara, Vincent's long-time housekeeper; Adam, the farmer from the down the road; Colin, Tara's brother and local hypnotherapist/counselor; and Maria, neighbor and friend of Vincent's missing wife.My thoughts on the story: There were parts of the story that I just felt were too much. I didn't feel that the implications of mystery surrounding Vincent or Colin were needed. I thought with everything else going on in the story that there was plenty to "chew on", and plenty of events to "hold the story up". Let me see if I can explain that better. During the story, I didn't understand why Kate's amnesia was necessary. Why wasn't her having a car crash and ending up in Vincent's home enough? However, as the plot line continues I see where this tidbit was needed. In regards to the mysteries with the two men, I just didn't ever find a reason (satisfactory to me) why it was necessary. I believe there was quite enough, without all that, to sort through.Overall, I did enjoy the story though. It kept me entertained throughout, and I was able to finish it within just a couple of days. It has a very slight touch of romance in there, but I don't think I'd label it a romance novel.How would I categorize it? Paranormal dealing with ghosts and possible reincarnation, drama, about-family, impacts of death on family and friends, and surviving life and all it throws in your path. I'm sure there's lots more that could be said though. I think this book makes a good discussion book for book groups because of all the different topics it lends itself to. I think no matter what group a reader is in, they'd find interesting discussions and/or debates to bring to the table. I haven't been drawn to a book from the first page as much as l was with this one for a long time and the last time l was it was another booked by Melanie called Could it be Magic? Right from the start l was gripped by this story and read it at any chance l possibly could. I had high expectations after reading her first book and this book didn't let me down, the mystery which her previous book which had kept me so gripped was just as good in this book.I love Sophie Kinsella's Shopaholic books (haven't yet read her other ones) but l have to say this book in quite a few ways is so much better than them, with the sense of mystery around the character you can tell this book has been well thought out and it was always tempting for me to skip to the last page for a peek as l so badly wanted to know how it all ended. With a story which you enjoy so much it is always very hard for the author to ensure the book gets the ending it deserves but this book really did and l was left with a smile at having enjoyed the book so much but a bit disappointed l had finished it.
What do You think about Man Liebt Nur Dreimal (2011)?
Your typical chic lit, enjoyed it.
—Gman5421
Loved it, loved the ending too...!
—Punk_crystallique104
