Me Before You (Me Before You, #1) in Crazy Challenge Connection

Apr 05, 2016 Tina ❣ rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: series, made-me-cry, adult, drama, romance, chick-lit, reviewed, e-book

I chose to read this book because I saw the movie trailer and it has Sam Claflin (Finnick from The Hunger Games) and I just had to find more out about it. I don't really understand the want that I had. But, I have followed that want and my short review is below.

I must say that I was surprised at myself for crying when I was at the end of the novel. I found the novel to be enjoyable to read but also skipped a few paragraphs and didn't feel guilty for not going back to read it. I actually did not I chose to read this book because I saw the movie trailer and it has Sam Claflin (Finnick from The Hunger Games) and I just had to find more out about it. I don't really understand the want that I had. But, I have followed that want and my short review is below.

I must say that I was surprised at myself for crying when I was at the end of the novel. I found the novel to be enjoyable to read but also skipped a few paragraphs and didn't feel guilty for not going back to read it. I actually did not want to read it because I didn't think it would be necessary.

I am glad that I have read this book as I have not been exposed much to quadriplegics and how they live their lives. I found the book was somewhat informative about how they felt and what is required for them to live comfortably. I do feel that I could have learnt much, much more about them from this book if only more was included.

I wasn't surprised at how much of a health nut Patrick was. (view spoiler)
I found Lou's fashion style intriguing but felt like her personality could have been explored more. We don't really find out what she wants from her life but I suspect that we will in the next novel. (view spoiler)
I don't really have an opinion on Will. He never seemed like a genuine nice guy. I think he could have been one if he and Lou stayed together longer. I don't think that I could say that he is a memorable character. Time will tell. I think I will remember Lou's family more than Will.

I recommend you to read this book if you're curious about paraplegics, love romance and are looking for a quick read (maybe a two day read).
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Mar 11, 2021 Jamie (TheRebelliousReader) rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: 2021, adult, for-a-challenge, annoying-heroine, look-at-the-pretty-cover, romance, nothing-but-hype, annoying-hero, contemporary, was-expecting-more

2 stars. Very beautiful writing. This was my first book by Moyes and I can see why she’s acclaimed. And that was honestly the only thing I liked about this book. I don’t like emotional manipulation from books and this book was definitely trying to do that. But it didn’t work because I didn’t care. About any of it. Not the story nor the characters.

Yes, that makes me sound like a heartless bitch. No, I don’t give a single solitary fuck. Not one. I didn’t like any of the characters therefore the e ...more

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Jun 26, 2016 Steph rated it really liked it

Beautifully written, but also a bit of a tearjerker. It's not normally my type of novel, but the characters were developed so well, that I was drawn in straight from the beginning. ...more

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