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Me Before You (Me Before You, #1)

Jojo Moyes

Start date: August 1, 2016

Finish date: August 31, 2016

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Dec 31, 2013 Antonia rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: i-own, favourites, contemporary-books

"Me Before You" is one of these extraordinary novels that make you want to love and hate the world -and its people- at the same time. It makes you want to laugh and sob and hope at the same time and it reminds you both the happy and the hearbreaking sides of life. This book is a special, beautiful and truly mesmerizing novel that captured my heart and made it its own.

I really don't know if I'm able to write a good and detailed review on this book, given the fact that I can't even process all the "Me Before You" is one of these extraordinary novels that make you want to love and hate the world -and its people- at the same time. It makes you want to laugh and sob and hope at the same time and it reminds you both the happy and the hearbreaking sides of life. This book is a special, beautiful and truly mesmerizing novel that captured my heart and made it its own.

I really don't know if I'm able to write a good and detailed review on this book, given the fact that I can't even process all the things that took place from the very first page to the last. To be quite fair, I had a very good idea about most of the plot of this book due to various posts I'd already seen about it on Instagram, Tumblr and, yes, Goodreads. I knew I would laugh, but I also knew that I would cry. And I did. No matter how much prepared I was for the blow, it still hit me hard in the guts and I couldn't even see the letters due to all the tears, I had to put the book down and stop reading for a couple of seconds until I felt somewhat relaxed again. Jojo Moyes has got this brilliant ability of capturing the audience and knowing exactly how to make them feel whatever she needs them to feel.
I loved everything about this book. The plot was magical, with the right dosages of humour, sadness, hope and love. The characters were witty, sarcastic, hopeless, hopeful, ready to go wherever their heart leads them to. To be quite honest, this wasn't exactly an easy book to read, but it wasn't absolutely depressing either. There were humorous moments and shattering moments and I loved every single part of the plot. I loved Lou and I fell in love with Will. Will must be my second most favourite character of all time, when it comes to romantic books. His words and actions will haunt me for many years to come and I will always remember my feelings about every time his mood changed, every time I hoped for something different for him. I loved Lou's family a lot, even though Lou's mother seemed kind of harsh to Lou towards the end.
Lou's and Will's relationship will always be tattooed on my heart and mind. Their feelings were something more, something deeper from what we usually get in other modern chick-lit books. The intimacy they had between them and the dialogues they exchanged felt like the core of pure love. I loved their interactions and the depth of their feelings. I loved the flights and the falls of their emotions and how everything was wrapped up by the end of the last page. Everything mattered, in every single chapter, and I was actually quite surprised when I read the perspective of Mr. Traynor and Katrina. I expected them to be very different and they both surprised me, both positively and negatively.
Overall, 5 out of 5 stars, of course. I would give it infinite more if I could. "Me Before You" will be an unforgettable book for me and I loved it to shreds. It must be read by everyone out there and especially by those of you who don't really like Romance/Chick-Lit literature. I think that this book must be read by men as well. Yes, it's romantic and dramatic and heartbreaking, but this doesn't mean that men won't be touched by it. "Me Before You" is a beautiful book and it must have its steady place in everyone's library. Please read it. After all the movie is about to be released, so it won't hurt to be prepared. ;-) ...more

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Jun 20, 2016 Megan rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: 2016

I want to write a proper review for this book but for now I'll just leave this here.

I loved this book. Absolutely loved it. I try to stay away from chick lit books usually or books that I know will make me cry (cause I'm a total sap) but I had to read this one. The story wasn't a gushy romance like I half feared it might be. It made me laugh and boy did it make me cry. Lou reminded me a little bit of myself, trying to be bold in a small safe little world scared to journey outside our comfort zon I want to write a proper review for this book but for now I'll just leave this here.

I loved this book. Absolutely loved it. I try to stay away from chick lit books usually or books that I know will make me cry (cause I'm a total sap) but I had to read this one. The story wasn't a gushy romance like I half feared it might be. It made me laugh and boy did it make me cry. Lou reminded me a little bit of myself, trying to be bold in a small safe little world scared to journey outside our comfort zones. I've always wanted to travel but in a way was too fearful. Then I met my boyfriend whose dream it is to travel the world and now I can't wait for each adventure that we go on. He has made me live my life more than I ever did by myself.

If you don't know how to book ends stop reading!

The ending of this book broke my heart. I knew he was going to die at the end but a part of me continued to hope through the whole book that I was wrong and heard the ending wrong. Even though I cried my eyes out I liked the ending. I took a medical ethics class in college and we had debates about assisted suicide for about a month. It's a tough topic but that class gave me all sorts of different perspectives. I remember watching a documentary with handicapped people fighting for both sides that was extremely moving. But looking back as much as we debated on it none of us had these life altering/debilitating conditions. No matter what I think it's really not my choice and that I think is the purpose of this book. We may want to change someone's mind thinking our way is the better way it's ultimately not our choice. And as much as you hate the decision sometimes you have to respect the choices that people make. While assisted suicide is a big choice even on smaller things everyone hates having people tell them what they can or cannot do.

But back on topic to the book. I would highly recommend this book. I haven't seen the movie yet but I'm definitely planning on going with a full box of tissues. ...more

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Sep 24, 2015 Janet rated it really liked it

Written with clear and realistic dialog, this is the story of an unlikely couple set up for heartbreak. It is excruciatingly tender, sweet, real, and painful. Facing the agony of choosing between life and death, it is an affair to remember.

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Sep 28, 2013 Lorraine rated it really liked it

Shelves: romance

A bittersweet love story that will bring tears to your eyes!

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May 22, 2016 J.W. Ellis rated it it was amazing

Shelves: romance

A birthday gift given to me today, and I devoured it.

I loved Clarke and Wills relationship.
The sister got on my nerve.
The boyfriend was a douche.
Nathan was midly entertaining.

But Clarke and Will carried this book.
His anger and sadness, mixed with his sarcasm and snideness.
Her determination, joy and zaniness mixed with her ability to push through.

Amazing book

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Mar 22, 2016 kathy rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: gcac-14, botm

It was a good audio book. This author writes what I consider "beach reading". Nothing involved, just light, enjoyable reading that you can pick up and put down without difficulty. Every now and then, I want to read what I call my mind-candy. Moyes writes romance stories with a twist. This is the story of a young girl who takes a job as a caregiver for a quadriplegic man. The man has decided to end his life and Louisa decides that she can change his mind. The book has been turned into a movie whi ...more

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Jul 26, 2015 Chrystal rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I stayed up until 3 a.m. reading this book. I also cried. Often.

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Apr 03, 2015 Maggiebooks rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I'm so frustrated right now :(
This is a great novel. Without a doubt.
The whole story was a happy, funny journey, it reminds me a lot of "the intouchables". If you don't know what movie that is, you have to watch it :o ...more

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