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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
I am a total wreck after reading this book. I don't think I even caught all the words in the last few pages or so. Couldn't really see through all of the tears. It may have ended exactly as I thought it would but it was an excellent read.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was such a wonderful love story and it deserves all the accolades it has received. The love shared between Lou and Will is truly romantic. I am looking forward to watching the film next!
I would have never read this book without the encouragement from someone else. I tend to like lighthearted reads. If you also enjoy lighthearted books - don't read this.
It is so well written and I enjoyed it. That said... It rips your heart out. It is painful but not surprising. If you decide to read this... Read with Kleenex and get a good cleansing cry.
It is so well written and I enjoyed it. That said... It rips your heart out. It is painful but not surprising. If you decide to read this... Read with Kleenex and get a good cleansing cry.
I was going to give this 4 stars. Then the end happened and ruined the whole thing.
Wasn't sure what to rate this one. Ultimately I thought it was a pretty good book, but there are definitely some issues going on. I can't speak for the disabled of course, but I was very bothered by the author's used of phrases like "crippled with fear" in reference the able-bodied main character of the book.... that was just careless writing. Very cringe-worthy.
Beyond that, I thought the relationship between Lou and Will was dynamic and fun, and I understand why this book is making such a fuss. I just wish authors writing about a lifestyle they aren't personally experienced with would get a bit more proofreading!
Beyond that, I thought the relationship between Lou and Will was dynamic and fun, and I understand why this book is making such a fuss. I just wish authors writing about a lifestyle they aren't personally experienced with would get a bit more proofreading!
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
emotional
lighthearted
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
This book came in like a fucking wrecking ball, smashing my heart into tiny pieces. I think my heart will never be the same again. Never did I imagined that a book would make me cry this fucking much. Yes, I've cried buckets for other books but this? This book involves ugly crying complete with sticky and slimy discharge coming out of my nose! It was that ugly! I am definitely not okay after that crying fest.
The plot involves morally questionable decisions but I will not discuss that in here, I will just leave that discussion for those who are morally outraged by this book. What I will talk about are the emotions this book have conjured while I was reading it because Me Before You is such an emotional and engaging read.
I know from the beginning that this book is not an happily ever after' kind of book, so why did I torture myself like this? Why do I still read books that I know will definitely make me cry and that will absolutely break my heart? Simple, because I am such a sucker when it comes to stories full of heartbreaks.
Though Me Before You is hardly a 'romance' book, Louisa and Will's relationship still made me swoon and happy and giddy, even for just a short while. I love Will and how he pushes Lou to live a life outside her comfort zone. I adore Lou and her efforts to make Will happy. Their relationship during those six months fills me with warmth.
I was dreading the part where the happy moments are replaced by heartbreaks and when it became tears instead of smiles. I just love them to the point that reading those last five chapters breaks my heart. I can feel how much Louisa is hurting. I want to be mad at Will because of his decision but I just can't bring myself to hate him entirely.
Ah, that ending.
My tears. My feels. I am drowning.
Goddamnit, that hurt. Like, a lot. And I knew this ahead of time from all the reviews, but ouch, ouch, crying everywhere.
Okay, so I know there are follow-up books and from reading my friends' reviews, I will be ending this series HERE, as it seems the others will just ruin the beauty of this book. Honestly pretty surprised this isn't just a standalone book, but I highly advise everyone to READ THIS AS A STANDALONE BOOK
Really, beautiful story. If you're wondering the genre, it reads as a light/trashy/fun chick-lit, but it's definitively NOT a romance, don't let the title fool you. The romance aspects were very subtle and not disgusting or overshadowing to the story.
I do like how ALL the characters had character development in this book. No character remains stagnant, and there are decent subplots that really pull the whole story together.
Now...to watch the movie on Hulu. Wish me luck.
Okay, so I know there are follow-up books and from reading my friends' reviews, I will be ending this series HERE, as it seems the others will just ruin the beauty of this book. Honestly pretty surprised this isn't just a standalone book, but I highly advise everyone to READ THIS AS A STANDALONE BOOK
Really, beautiful story. If you're wondering the genre, it reads as a light/trashy/fun chick-lit, but it's definitively NOT a romance, don't let the title fool you. The romance aspects were very subtle and not disgusting or overshadowing to the story.
I do like how ALL the characters had character development in this book. No character remains stagnant, and there are decent subplots that really pull the whole story together.
Now...to watch the movie on Hulu. Wish me luck.