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emmaikaheimonen's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
graciecat_mom's review against another edition
Love Jojo Moyes, but so tired of WW books.
ruth24's review against another edition
3.0
I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with historical fiction.
When I picked The Girl You Left Behindoff my bookshelf, I didn't read the blurb, but dived right in to what I assumed would be a story in the style of Me Before You. At first, I was taken aback by the WWI plot, but quickly warmed to it as I was drawn in by Sophie. I was initially surprised and disappointed by the sudden switch to Liv's story in the modern day (I really shouldn't have been, considering how popular this format is in historical fiction), but slowly got into it as Liv navigated the loss of her husband, her budding romance, and ensuing drama.
While I was initially apprehensive about this book, my love for Me Before You kept me reading and I'm glad it did. Sophie was the highlight for me - her naivete, courage, and faith joined together to make her an equally admirable and frustrating character.
If you enjoyed The Improbability of Love, The Girl with the Pearl Earring, and like Jojo Moyes' writing style, you should read The Girl You Left Behind.
When I picked The Girl You Left Behindoff my bookshelf, I didn't read the blurb, but dived right in to what I assumed would be a story in the style of Me Before You. At first, I was taken aback by the WWI plot, but quickly warmed to it as I was drawn in by Sophie. I was initially surprised and disappointed by the sudden switch to Liv's story in the modern day (I really shouldn't have been, considering how popular this format is in historical fiction), but slowly got into it as Liv navigated the loss of her husband, her budding romance, and ensuing drama.
While I was initially apprehensive about this book, my love for Me Before You kept me reading and I'm glad it did. Sophie was the highlight for me - her naivete, courage, and faith joined together to make her an equally admirable and frustrating character.
If you enjoyed The Improbability of Love, The Girl with the Pearl Earring, and like Jojo Moyes' writing style, you should read The Girl You Left Behind.
jesslolsen's review against another edition
4.0
This is the second book I have read by Jojo Moyes and she is fast becomming one of my favourite authors - I will definitely be tracking down more too!
The characters were vivid, real and loveable, and their stories were mesmerising - I usually find it hard to read war stories but i devoured this one. I kept moving at a fast enough pace and while at parts it was graphic, I didn't find it too overwhelming.
This story shows that true love conquers all and can overcome all barriers in the end - a perfect love story.
The characters were vivid, real and loveable, and their stories were mesmerising - I usually find it hard to read war stories but i devoured this one. I kept moving at a fast enough pace and while at parts it was graphic, I didn't find it too overwhelming.
This story shows that true love conquers all and can overcome all barriers in the end - a perfect love story.
rachel45's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
dltreads17's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book and thought it had one of the best endings.
sophiegallagher98's review against another edition
slow-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
3.5