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Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

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maloriejoyce's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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ivi_reads_books's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

This book presents a compelling narrative centered around a wealthy, adventurous businessman whose life takes a dramatic turn after a car accident leaves him quadriplegic. Struggling to accept the limitations of his new reality, he grapples with finding joy and purpose in life. In contrast, his able-bodied caretaker is hesitant to step outside her comfort zone and fully embrace life. As they challenge each other to see the world through the other's eyes, the story explores the complexities of their emotional journeys.

The book delves into the daily struggles of living with chronic pain and the myriad medical complications that often accompany quadriplegia. While it offers a thoughtful portrayal of one person’s experience with disability, it’s important to note that it doesn’t aim to represent the experiences of all individuals with special needs.

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aimee2498's review against another edition

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emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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brandisbrightside's review against another edition

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4.5

Wow, this book brought out so many emotions and feelings. I was invested in the story line from the beginning. I would definitely recommend this read

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itslilialol's review against another edition

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dark emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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arregui2's review against another edition

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5.0

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ktbeth143's review against another edition

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emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

If you’ve seen the movie, it follows the book pretty closely. It’s romantic and sad. I don’t recommend reading if you’re not prepared to cry.

There is a little more depth to Louisa’s character that I’m not quite sure how I feel about. On the one hand, I understand why they left it out of the movie. The story still makes sense without it. On the other, it does provide a little more understanding into why Lou is the way she is. Although, I do feel like there was something missing to the resolution of it, so I understand why some readers might feel it was totally unnecessary.

Other than that, it’s well-written, the characters are engaging, the plot line is captivating, real and tense.

So if you’re in the mood for a sad romance that doesn’t have a happy ending, this is the book for you.

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fallenfiction's review against another edition

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hopeful slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No

2.75

The book was fine. It wasn't bad but I'm also glad it's over. I just didn't vibe with Louisa at all and for a lot of the book I found her a little insufferable.

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_tannel's review against another edition

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emotional funny sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I bawled my eyes out at the end of this book. So beautifully written. Loved it. I planned to read the rest of the series but I don’t know how I will recover.

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dramagirl2003's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

my friend was right, it does raise a bunch of moral issues

thoughts while reading

p40: this is the moment i was waiting for, the introduction scene

p71: as you should girl, order that cheesecake 🍰

p103: parents 😂

“Did you hear that? They are paying her to sleep now.”
“Praise the Lord. She’s found her dream career.”

but that’s all well and good until she needs to actually do something

p134: i knew it. i knew something was sus about it only being for six months. plus i’ve seen the spoilers that say he dies at the end so i’ve just been trying to solve it

p147: girl no obviously they are not going to just stick him in a room with razors 🙄

p198: seriously. seriously. they struggled through all that mud for nothing. i have second hand annoyance

p213: gahhh that was a total out of pocket comeback

p223: yes! the birthday dinner scene, the other moment i was waiting for

p231: 😬 sheesh i would shrivel if i witnessed that

p233: aww grandad 🥹

p235: eww we don’t stan possessiveness 😖 is bro seriously jealous of a disabled man? i know will is the named love interest but still, patrick doesn’t know that

p236: best present ever 🐝

p237: will knows exactly how to wind patrick up and i am here for it

p326: this is such a wholesome healing moment 🫂

p341: sheeesh girl, you are wasted

p349: oop, these two really love their inappropriate comments

p372: and there it is. what we’ve known all along. that Will makes her feel seen, valued, like she could conquer the world if she put her mind to it. patrick does none of this anymore, and still expects to keep her

p414: gosh those three make a wonderful trio and they really love winding nathan up

p430: yeah i can see how that looks bad 🤭

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