<Li> Laura--Daniel's ex-girlfriend </Li> <P> Despite the hype and commercial success, (Irish political figure Bertie Ahern's daughter) Cecilia Ahern's debut novel drew mixed - to - negative reception . Radio Telefís Éireann (RTÉ) gave it three out of five stars, stating that Ahern's book is "funny and emotional" but criticised his impression that the message of the book was one of getting over the death of a loved one by "getting drunk and shopping". The Guardian wrote a satirical review in which Ahern's shallow characterisation and melodramatic plot were lampooned . The Clare County library called the book "overhyped", "predictable" and "full of stock characters", but lastly an "easy read...and a nice holiday read". Amazon.co.uk calls it "at times repetitive and her delivery is occasionally amateurish (but) Ahern deserves credit for a spirited first effort". </P> <P> A film adaptation of the book was released in 2007 with Hilary Swank as Holly, and Gerard Butler as her husband, Gerry . James Marsters plays John McCarthy and Jeffrey Dean Morgan plays William Gallagher . The cast included Kathy Bates, Harry Connick, Jr., Gina Gershon and Lisa Kudrow . Filming began in October 2006 in New York City and Ireland, and the movie was released on 21 December 2007 in the United States (see below for other release information). </P> <P> Although box office numbers were high, critics gave the film negative reviews . </P>

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