Reviews

We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes

pnmorgan's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

kimmeeloo's review against another edition

So very flat and unpredictable. Just not for me. 

emhromp's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring relaxing 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

4.5

This was very lovely and addictive. I am a sucker for found family stories, and this was done perfectly. Jojo Moyes never disappoints, I adore how lifelike her characters are. 

kimberly_b's review against another edition

2.0

It pains me to rate this so lowly, but I just couldn't bring myself to care about the characters. Moyes wrote on her Substack that she wanted to write a comedic novel to balance out the constant bombardment of negativity and heavy topics in the world (I'm paraphrasing). However, I didn't laugh or even smile once while reading this; although I think Moyes tried, comedic is not an adjective I would use to describe We All Live Here. Although I support Moyes' motivation to bring a more light-hearted novel into the world, this one missed the mark for making me feel immersed in a different life/world. Lila's family and life problems seemed tropey: husband leaves busy career-focused wife for a younger woman

who he then impregnates

. There is a plethora of characters in Lila's life and many inane life struggles. Sometimes, when the world feels heavy like it does now, it's nice to read a story about prevailing over something (evil, a challenge, a tragedy, etc.). We All Live Here didn't have a cause or challenge for me to rally behind, and it wasn't entertaining in the way of making me escape the real world.

I loved Me Before You, but I haven't read a Moyes' book to compare since then. Although, there have been a few others that I've really liked. I'm unsure whether I'll call it quit with Moyes after We All Live Here. Her next book would have to have a compelling synopsis for me to give it a go.

silvertonlibrarian's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense 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

4.75

caro1511's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

4.0

berandall's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A

4.0

suzks26's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.0

seeksdecember's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted slow-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

A fun read overall. Some of the characters are rather unlikable and their obstinance was a little frustrating, but in the end, I found myself rooting for this quirky modern family. 

thatcraftybroad's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful relaxing medium-paced

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

4.0