Me Before You

Rationally speaking, I understand it all. Maybe even why it had to be like that.
But in my heart, I never will. And spoilers be damned, it is just wrong.

I should start by saying I do not normally read chick lit, at all! However this one was brought to my attention by a family member raving about it one evening, explaining how gut clenchingly sad it was. She was right. I mostly used to reading mystery novels so was pleasantly surprised to find the whole story of this book was rather beautiful and usual, I really enjoyed reading this book! However, do not go into this reading this book expecting a typical love story where everything is plain sailing, this book tackels some controversial issues which can be found to be rather upsetting. Make sure you have a box tissues on hand. However I still thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend this to anyone just looking for something a little bit different to read.

I bought the digital version of the film and fell in love with this story, so I read After You and then Still Me, so I decided I should finally read book one in this trilogy. I just bought the Kindle version, but I do plan to purchase the paperback or hardback set one day. Jojo Moyes is one of my favorite authors.

There is a smoothness in the author's style that had me feeling like I was was a part of Louisa and Will's story. All the characters evolve in realistic and meaningful ways. The result is a quick read that is fluid and well paced but never maudlin.

szerintem elég hosszasan próbáltam rájönni ennek a regénynek a sikerére, de az első(?) pov váltásnál úgy döntöttem, hogy ez nem nekem való. marha uncsi és klisés volt, valamint nehézkesnek éreztem a fogalmazást is.

It tended to drag along for me.The thing I love about this book is that I hope it sparks a conversation about death. Everyone should consider what their loved ones what if they should be in a horrible accident or their wishes after their passing. I believe everyone's life is important and more importantly that person's wishes for their life or body should be respected. I believe everyone should have a conversation with someone they love and trust about this. Wow! Kinda morbid but I think it's super important.IF you enjoyed this you may like [b:The Midnight Library 52578297 The Midnight Library Matt Haig https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1602190253l/52578297.SY75.jpg 74043794]

Ця книга змушує сміятися і плакати, думати, співчувати, переоцінювати… і читати, читати, читати.

Кожен персонаж просто втручається у свідомість, настільки близькими вони стають за час прочитання. Книга змушує замислитися над своїм життям, над цінністю кожного прожитого дня, над тим, скільки ми втрачаємо, думаючи, що у нас все життя попереду і відкладаючи все на потім.

Вона абсолютно незвичайна. Але не для вразливих осіб - адже ХЕ не буде, хоча... адже це історія не тільки про кохання...

Вона про те, що можна "літати", виконувати свої бажання та мрії, а також просто....жити і цінувати кожну мить.🤗

Lou es una joven muy entusiasta que le paso horrible y por eso mismo su empeño en quedarse a vivir en el pueblo. Si bien todo cambia cuando va conociendo a Will, siento que dio unos pequeños pasos cuando se entero que Will seguía con su decisión inicial. Casi todo se ve del punto de vista de Lou pero siendo sincero jamás vemos el punto de vista de Will, su situación no era nada fácil y si que tenía otras opciones pero, al menos yo pienso, que la muerte diga no es algo malo, Will quería una muerte digna no una vida más o menos y dependiendo al 100% de los demás. Sus deseos no eran tan descabellados, ¿de que sirve una vida sin dignidad y sin ser vida tal cuál? Todos se escandalizan y ven mal el que las personas tengamos el derecho de una muerte digna, en el caso de Will, si era joven y le faltaba mucho, pero no tenía calidad de vida y aunque ni Lou ni su familia lo pudieron ver de ese modo, al menos si respetaron su decisión final y lo acompañarón, Lou se debatido mucho y pienso que al final hizo lo correcto por Will y Will ayudó más a Lou qué Lou a Will.

Trist, fin, og brukbart skrevet, men mangler finesse for å nå helt opp. Fikk meg til å nesten-cracke et par ganger.

Beautiful, absolutely beautiful.
Except you Patrick.

What an emotional rollercoaster. ♡ I can definitely see this being a book that stays with me for awhile. The feels, the journey, the growth... just

Captivating! Characters are very well developed and I was completely sucked in! This book touches on so many aspects of life and living that people aren't comfortable talking about. I absolutely loved it and I'm looking for the next one!

2.5

Loved Will and Lou and the impact their relationship had on each other. Loved Will's snarky and sarcastic personality. I think this book handles a deep and morally challenging subject without being too terribly heavy. Sad, happy, sweet, and thought provoking all at once.

Lo tuve pendiente por MUCHO tiempo, y finalmente me decidí a leerlo.
Había visto la adaptación hace años pero ya no recordaba nada (excepto el final, justamente). Creo que si lo hubiese leído en su momento me hubiese fascinado e incluso hubiese llorado, no me pasó. Pero me gustó mucho.
La lectura se me hizo super rápido y entretenida.
Sé que es una saga... Pero voy a optar por hacerle caso al 90% de las personas y dejarlo como autoconclusivo. No veo necesidad deas libro, por ende no tengo pensado leerlos.
Me quedo con este, que me gustó mucho.

So many tears. So much sadness. So unneeded but so good.

First book by Jojo Moyes that I read.
The book was in simple language and the story was pretty straightforward.
I liked the book very much; filled with comedy, romance and also tragedy. The books also motivates us to live an adventurous life and out of our comfort zone.
I would suggest the song “Keating's triumph” from the movie Dead poets society to go very well with this book.
Loved the book.

My heart. ;-;
I have watched the movie a dozen times before actually reading the book. I love Lou, she is such a smol bean and she needs all the love and protection. Will is amazing. I totally get his attitude at first.

I really really loved this book.

I'm exhausted of the rude, haughty, sarcastic, self-important male love interest who doesn't deserve what he gets in the story but gets it anyway.

It was tricky to determine how I felt about this book. I did enjoy reading it, but underneath I had an unsettling feeling. I'm admittedly biased as a consequence of having been in an unhealthy relationship where suicide was threatened as a means of control. So, the thought of a significantly younger woman having to attempt to prevent a man's suicide and then falling in love with him in the process? I had trouble ignoring the alarm bells going off in my mind. That being said, I realize the story was not a manipulative scenario and the more romantic side of me could understand some aspects and go along with it.

I love this book. It made me so emotional and I love the characters. This is definitely now one of my favorite books ever. Read this book. It's heartbreaking but so amazing.

I'm having a hard time figuring out why everyone loved this novel so much... I just couldn't get into it. The characters didn't seem at all believable to me.

3/5 Stars

I need some time to process everything. Thank you.

Perhaps I'm too blinded by tears to see the flaws, but know that this is a good book. A very good, sad, lovely, joyful book.