Reviews tagging 'Terminal illness'

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

38 reviews

gubler2003's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

3.75

Touches on the complexity of physical disabilities and love as well as how to live in a world whoch is not catered for you. Both characters have a 'quirk' which is not accepted whether it's Will's disability or Lou's eccentricity 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Mental illness, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, and Suicide attempt

I sobbed after Will's death

____nique's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

I just tried to read this because I saw a Facebook post that if you want a good cry, the best recommendation is to read this book— and it didn’t disappoint! 

I'm ecstatic because this is the first time in a long time that a book has exceeded my expectations so dramatically. I just pass this book off every time I see it on my recommendations because I expected it to be a cringey book with a cliche plot, as many books with film adaptations are. However, once I got into the story, I could not put it down. I also enjoy Jojo Moyes' writing style; she has an extremely well-crafted storytelling style that makes a connection with her readers. 

Also, I love everything about the story–it's the perfect blend of comedy and drama, and the romance isn't one of those typical romcom stories that makes you want to vomit because it's so cheesy. Everything is so well-put together that even the characters, whether side or main characters, have their own distinct identities, making the story a well-crafted puzzle piece. I will now watch the film because I believe Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin are the best actors to bring Louisa and Will to life, but I am also hoping that the film will not ruin the book for me. 

Overall, I give this book a well-deserved five stars. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Terminal illness, Grief, Car accident, and Suicide attempt

_tannel's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide

Minor: Infidelity, Rape, Medical content, and Car accident

marylouisa_'s review against another edition

dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

3.5

This will always be one of my favorite books. It made me laugh, love, and cry all at the same time. The way Lou narrates her feelings makes you feel like you were in the story too. I was so sad when Will still decided to go with his plan, I cried for days after finishing the book! Yet, it will make you realize that sometimes all you can do is just stay with them until the last moment and that you cannot blame anyone even yourself for a decision they made. Sometimes all you can do is make them feel heard, loved, important and valued.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Grief, Car accident, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Bullying, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

meganeliz_1214's review against another edition

emotional 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness and Medical content

Moderate: Ableism, Death, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Suicide attempt

annakinsky's review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

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

4.0

Very emotional read

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Terminal illness

briana513's review against another edition

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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Terminal illness, and Suicide attempt

day_fisher's review against another edition

sad medium-paced

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

2.0

 I don't know how to feel about this one. 😐 I imagine writing this book was rather controversial and I don't think this is a representation of life for people with disabilities (and maybe Moyes didn't mean it to be one). A strong pet peeve about this book for me, wasn't the topic of assisted death but rather the hypocrisy of Wills logic as he encourages Lou to live life to the fullest. Did this book make me giddy and tear up at the love story, yes, but not with Patrick, he can go fall in love with his running shoes.  

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, and Suicide attempt

mallorytyler's review against another edition

emotional 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Chronic illness, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide, Terminal illness, Medical content, and Car accident

megmahoney1's review against another edition

challenging emotional lighthearted sad fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Ableism, Chronic illness, Death, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Terminal illness, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail