Since November 2009Cover vs. Cover - The Gift by Cecelia Ahern
September 29th, 2009 by Chloe
The paperback copy of Cecelia Ahern’s magical novel The Gift is due out this week, and with it comes a new cover. I absolutely love the hardback version with its silver foil stars over the front making it look very magical and pretty, but the bright red with the ribbon does look very festive which is apt as the book is set at Christmas time! Which is your favourite? Here’s the synopsis in case this book has passed you by:
“Lou Suffern is practised in the art of concealment. He is, also, always overstretched, trying to do too many things at once. His overburdened schedule gives him few moments of peace, even in his sleep. And when he spends time at home with his wife and family, he is always distracted, and, mentally, somewhere else. On a cold winter morning, Lou is on his way to work when he encounters Gabe, a homeless street dweller, sitting outside an office building. Lou is intrigued by him, and contrives to get him a job in the post room. But this act of charity rebounds on him, and Gabe’s presence begins to grate on Lou — particularly when he discovers that the latter seems capable of being in two places at the same time. Christmas is drawing near, and before the season is over, Lou’s life will be irrevocably change by the casual act of kindness he has performed.”
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I thought the cover and packaging for the hardback was perfect, but in an elegant and restrained way, while the paperback is brighter and more fun. If someone was giving it to me, though, I would want the hardback with the ribbon!
I don’t mind either of them. I’ve seen the new paperback at work, and it is a lot nicer in person.
I have to say I love the silver cover - I bought it as a Christmas pressie to myself last year and every time I opened it I felt like I was opening something special. It also felt extra-fab because of being a hardback edition (something I don’t buy very often) The red paperback is a good Christmassy design, though, so if people haven’t read it before it looks suitably festive! It’s a cracking book, too - really different and magical.
I’m getting the red color cover book…yeah!! Hope it will arrive soon
Ooooh, I so want this book. It’s probably not available in the States though
Boo….
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