Whilst elegant prose obviously wasn't the intention, the accounts are related in a pretty sterile way, although this does tend let events speak for themselves. I would have liked more points of reference rather than having to do the math with ages etc. to pinpoint events and found myself wanting to know during horribly complex times for the family what PS was like to work with during these periods. Still, 'PS I Love You' IS a touching, remarkable read and I recommend it as a fascinating insight.