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Feb 01, 2014 09:44AM
I just started it. Has anyone else began reading it yet?
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Started and finished. Loved it. I wouldn't characterize this novel as a romance though. It is so much more than that.
Kristien wrote: "Started and finished. Loved it. I wouldn't characterize this novel as a romance though. It is so much more than that."I'm loving it so far! If I had more time to set aside for reading, I'd be done with it already. I can already tell that this one might be a tearjerker for me.
Jim wrote: "I'm enjoying it. I'm surprised."YAY! Glad to hear. :)
I was wondering if you were enjoying it.
Finished it. It was soooo good. I think I am going to need a moment to recover. Maybe, a lie down. That was good (wipes away tears).
Anybody else picturing Will as Benedict Cumberbatch?
Joan wrote: "What is the name of the book please."Me before You
Pamela wrote: "Finished it. It was soooo good. I think I am going to need a moment to recover. Maybe, a lie down. That was good (wipes away tears)."I agree, I've been thinking about this book quite a bit since I finished reading it.
Jim wrote: "Anybody else picturing Will as Benedict Cumberbatch?"I hadn't thought about this yet but I agree that this would be a good fit.
Finished it on Sunday evening. Almost could hace written it. I felt Lou Clarke was too stereotypical. Anybody else feel that way?
I have constructed a playlist of 18 songs to listen to while reading this book to help set the mood.
Jim wrote: "I have constructed a playlist of 18 songs to listen to while reading this book to help set the mood."I'd love to see which songs you chose!
Jim wrote: "Finished it on Sunday evening. Almost could hace written it. I felt Lou Clarke was too stereotypical. Anybody else feel that way?"I'm still only halfway through (I feel so behind!) but I haven't found her character to be too stereotypical. At times she felt a little flat but so far I'm enjoying her character as the narrator.
While reading the part about Will's favorite places that he has traveled to, it got me thinking about what my favorite places would be. My top 6:
Isle of Skye, Scotland--especially the Fairy Glen. It's gorgeous, and looks and feels magical.
Glasgow, Scotland--yes, Scotland is on my list twice. I love the architecture and people of Glasgow. It's definitely a home away from home for me.
Florence, Italy--art! history! architecture! and tons of delicious gelato!
Talkeetna, Alaska--beautiful and wild and quirky
Uros Islands, Lake Titicaca, Peru--also known as the "Floating Islands". The locals use reeds to create the island and keep it floating, as well as for boats and their homes
Cinque Terre, Italy--beautiful towns that cling to the Mediterranean Coast. Some of the best hiking views I've ever seen.
What are your favorite places that you have traveled to?
Jim wrote: "I have constructed a playlist of 18 songs to listen to while reading this book to help set the mood."Jim, Amy gave me the CD you made! I finished Me Before You last night and am listening to the CD now. I thought I was finished crying, but I'm crying again. Great song choices! Would you mind if I posted the playlist as a thread on here?
This playlist is designed to make you say "What the heck..." while at Dignitas.1. Honey by Bobby Goldsboro
2. Don't Cry Daddy by Elvis Presley
3. Vincent (Starry Starry Night) by Don McLean
4. Shannon by Henry Gross
5. Fast Car by Tracy Chapman
6. He's My Son by Mark Schultz
7. When the Tigers Broke Free by Pink Floyd
8. Goodnight Saigon by Billy Joel
9. The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald by Gordon Lightfoot
10. The Walking Away Theme from The Incredible Hulk
11. Goodnight Julia by The Seatbelts
12. Hallelujah by The Canadian Tenors
13. Life is Like a Boat by Rie Fu
14. Superman (It's Not Easy) by Five for Fighting
15. Mad World by Roland Orzabal
16. It Just Won't Quit by Meat Loaf
17. Suicide is Painless (M*A*S*H* Theme) by Johnny Mandel
18. Angel by Sarah McLachlan
Tells a story all its own too.
Can't Believe I missed it! Didn't remember the book club meeting until about 9 pm on Tuesday. Read the book and really liked it too. ARGH! Going to set a reminder on my phone for next month, so I don't miss it again.
Pamela wrote: "Can't Believe I missed it! Didn't remember the book club meeting until about 9 pm on Tuesday. Read the book and really liked it too. ARGH! Going to set a reminder on my phone for next month, so I ..."I missed having you there.
Pamela you were sorely missed. Britney made real English tea and scones. Okay coffee and scones from target. ;)
Pamela wrote: "Can't Believe I missed it! Didn't remember the book club meeting until about 9 pm on Tuesday. Read the book and really liked it too. ARGH! Going to set a reminder on my phone for next month, so I ..."We missed you at this last meeting! Everyone seemed to really like this one. The scones were quite tasty too. :)
Aargh!!!! Scones!!! I missed scones. Dang it!!!
