Plot Summary

If Only It Were True

Marc Levy
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If Only It Were True

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000

Book Brief

Marc Levy

If Only It Were True

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

San Francisco, California • 1990s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

If Only It Were True by Marc Levy tells the story of Arthur, a newly single architect, who encounters the spirit of Lauren, a comatose medical resident. They develop a deep bond and fall in love while dealing with the challenges of her ghostly existence. The book explores themes of love, loss, and hope, culminating in a bittersweet resolution that underscores the power of belief and connection. Topics of medical trauma and life support decisions are depicted.

Romantic

Fantastical

Emotional

Contemplative

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.0

24,620 ratings

62%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Marc Levy's If Only It Were True charms with its whimsical premise and heartwarming romance, resonating particularly well with fans of lighthearted, contemporary fiction. Critics commend Levy's imaginative storytelling and relatable characters but note occasional predictabilities in the plot and some melodramatic elements. Overall, it's an enchanting, if not complex, read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read If Only It Were True?

Readers who enjoy heartwarming romance with elements of the supernatural would delight in Marc Levy's If Only It Were True. Fans of Nicholas Sparks' The Notebook or Cecelia Ahern's P.S. I Love You will appreciate the blend of poignant love story and a touch of magical realism.

4.0

24,620 ratings

62%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

San Francisco, California • 1990s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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