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kaulhilo's review against another edition
3.0
[3.5 stars or something] I like things that start where they finish; things that come back and tip a hat to the start, a glance backwards, to the lost face in a crowd. Ouroboros. A single one, or a double one - but snake(s) forming a perfect circle. And so, I look for that in almost every book I read, everything I come across. Look back, look back, look back. Say hello to yourself. Say a few words.
"[Live boldly, Clark.] You only get one life. Say yes, just say yes."
And this book (I should say this trilogy, really) was many things - but it wasn't a circle, not for me. I suppose that makes sense because Will is gone and the whole concept behind Still Me was about reinventing yourself and yet, staying true. So when I review this book, I (mostly) review it as a standalone, or at best, a duology. I can't mentally place it in the same box as Me Before You, not because it's bad, or anything of the sort - but because it's too jarring. Too alienating.
I get that the trilogy (?!) is supposed to revolve around Lou and her finding herself, and then rediscovering herself all over again, and I respect that. I just can't reconcile that with what I feel.
So. 3 stars. Although I almost gave it a 4.
I liked this book, I really, really did - Lou never fails to make me wonder at her strength, at how good she is. How different from most other A/C book protags. And yet, this book - it's plot was so subtly mediocre, it actually threw me off. There were several times in a book where my mind was just ??????? this is a MBY sequel???? and I'm not saying that as an insult or whatever - but how did the trilogy go from the first book having the most complex plot to something so terribly average. I'd literally forget this wasn't [redacted]'s book that I was reading for something to fill up time. And so, I really do feel like this book would've done a lot better if it was more character driven than plot. Because at the end of the day, isn't that why we're here? For Lou? Because Will made her want to make lengthy leaps and we're all here to watch her do it.
I absolutely loved the last few chapters of the book, where everything came together (not literally) and Lou figures out where she's headed (not definitely) because that's what these books symbolize to me, I guess. Life. Mistakes and getting lost and catching up and people who leave and people who stay and more mistakes. Life moves on. So, I guess it's okay that the books don't make a circle - because life rarely does. Life is twisty, and it turns but it probably never rounds back on itself, just moves on and on and on. And that's something I can respect (and admit to like, however grudgingly).
Besides all that pretentious crap, I loved the casual Will mentions in this book. LOVED them. I always forget how much I love(d) him, and then something comes up and it's like my heart breaking all over again. And it's a bit more hard in this case - normally a fictional character I love dies, and the books end. Here: the books go on. Life goes on. And so, I have to live with his death in real life AND fictionally too, which. sucks. (My heart is bleeding.)
SAM. I. Okay. I like him, or I guess I love him even - but in a very abstract sort of sense. I love that Lou loves him, that she sees him and a calm spreads over her, that he makes her feel safe. I love what she feels about him, and I love what she thinks about him. I really can't remember After You or what I thought about Sam in AY, but. Oh well.
On to: Josh. Filler character, but very well planned. Sort of sad that he turned out to be so dull.
And then: my baby. The only reason I still read these books: LOU. MY LOVE. If this is really going to be the last book, I'm going to miss you. (But I'm not sad that it's over.)
(BUT. Think about Louisa Clark taking over different cities and a book for all of them. New York. California. Tokyo. Beijing. Paris.) (Fancy concept, but I doubt it can be pulled off successfully.)
Lou. Wonderful, smart, genius, kind, beautiful, fancy. I'm so happy I got to know a character like you, someone so strong and caring, someone who I feel like I know like the back of my hand. I really hope you have more adventures, Louisa Clark, and I really hope you never listen to someone asking you to change yourself (or your clothes) ever again. Love you more than starlight or subtitled movies.
"[Live boldly, Clark.] You only get one life. Say yes, just say yes."
And this book (I should say this trilogy, really) was many things - but it wasn't a circle, not for me. I suppose that makes sense because Will is gone and the whole concept behind Still Me was about reinventing yourself and yet, staying true. So when I review this book, I (mostly) review it as a standalone, or at best, a duology. I can't mentally place it in the same box as Me Before You, not because it's bad, or anything of the sort - but because it's too jarring. Too alienating.
I get that the trilogy (?!) is supposed to revolve around Lou and her finding herself, and then rediscovering herself all over again, and I respect that. I just can't reconcile that with what I feel.
So. 3 stars. Although I almost gave it a 4.
I liked this book, I really, really did - Lou never fails to make me wonder at her strength, at how good she is. How different from most other A/C book protags. And yet, this book - it's plot was so subtly mediocre, it actually threw me off. There were several times in a book where my mind was just ??????? this is a MBY sequel???? and I'm not saying that as an insult or whatever - but how did the trilogy go from the first book having the most complex plot to something so terribly average. I'd literally forget this wasn't [redacted]'s book that I was reading for something to fill up time. And so, I really do feel like this book would've done a lot better if it was more character driven than plot. Because at the end of the day, isn't that why we're here? For Lou? Because Will made her want to make lengthy leaps and we're all here to watch her do it.
I absolutely loved the last few chapters of the book, where everything came together (not literally) and Lou figures out where she's headed (not definitely) because that's what these books symbolize to me, I guess. Life. Mistakes and getting lost and catching up and people who leave and people who stay and more mistakes. Life moves on. So, I guess it's okay that the books don't make a circle - because life rarely does. Life is twisty, and it turns but it probably never rounds back on itself, just moves on and on and on. And that's something I can respect (and admit to like, however grudgingly).
Besides all that pretentious crap, I loved the casual Will mentions in this book. LOVED them. I always forget how much I love(d) him, and then something comes up and it's like my heart breaking all over again. And it's a bit more hard in this case - normally a fictional character I love dies, and the books end. Here: the books go on. Life goes on. And so, I have to live with his death in real life AND fictionally too, which. sucks. (My heart is bleeding.)
SAM. I. Okay. I like him, or I guess I love him even - but in a very abstract sort of sense. I love that Lou loves him, that she sees him and a calm spreads over her, that he makes her feel safe. I love what she feels about him, and I love what she thinks about him. I really can't remember After You or what I thought about Sam in AY, but. Oh well.
On to: Josh. Filler character, but very well planned. Sort of sad that he turned out to be so dull.
And then: my baby. The only reason I still read these books: LOU. MY LOVE. If this is really going to be the last book, I'm going to miss you. (But I'm not sad that it's over.)
(BUT. Think about Louisa Clark taking over different cities and a book for all of them. New York. California. Tokyo. Beijing. Paris.) (Fancy concept, but I doubt it can be pulled off successfully.)
Lou. Wonderful, smart, genius, kind, beautiful, fancy. I'm so happy I got to know a character like you, someone so strong and caring, someone who I feel like I know like the back of my hand. I really hope you have more adventures, Louisa Clark, and I really hope you never listen to someone asking you to change yourself (or your clothes) ever again. Love you more than starlight or subtitled movies.
alice_wright27's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
stefhudon's review against another edition
5.0
It's 12:03 a.m. and I've finished Jojo Moye's third "Me Before You" novel. All I think of is how Jojo Moyes has tugged at my heartstrings once again. Her writing makes me feel like I was a part of Louisa's story; experiencing every one of her challenges and heartbreaks alongside her.
Don't read if you don't want to cry. Like the previous two novels, you will have your exciting, sad, and angry moments. Those moments keep you wanting to read more!
*Spoiler Alert!*
Fingers crossed there will be a fourth novel! I am hoping to see the future of Louisa and Sam's relationship. They've been through so much already, you can only hope good things for them right?
Don't read if you don't want to cry. Like the previous two novels, you will have your exciting, sad, and angry moments. Those moments keep you wanting to read more!
*Spoiler Alert!*
Fingers crossed there will be a fourth novel! I am hoping to see the future of Louisa and Sam's relationship. They've been through so much already, you can only hope good things for them right?
katievgood's review against another edition
5.0
Ahh this book was just what I needed!! There were times I was frustrated, furious, and genuinely happy. All the emotions with this one. What a great conclusion to the trilogy with Louisa Clark!
emmialeksandra's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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
3.75
jprange4's review against another edition
adventurous
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
spclteach's review against another edition
5.0
The story continues
I have loved reading Louisa’s story. It’s told in such a way that you can not put the book down.
I have loved reading Louisa’s story. It’s told in such a way that you can not put the book down.
calistacyq's review against another edition
4.0
Imparting several important life lessons, Still Me by Jojo Moyes tells a story about a woman who moves to New York City to start a new life but struggles to maintain a long-distance relationship with her new boyfriend.
Summary: Louisa "Lou" Clark takes up a job as an assistant in New York City under the encouragement of her new boyfriend Sam Fielding. There, she meets a man who strongly resembles Will Traynor, the man she loved and cared for until he passed away.
Tropes/Genres:
• contemporary fiction
• romance
• long-distance relationship
• set in New York City
Review: I like that the author dives into Louisa's arc as a person, showing how she finds herself and does something meaningful in her life the way Will wanted for her. In a way, I still don't see the need for a sequel, but I guess this is more like the sequel to the sequel. It's similar to how I feel about After You, but at least this story is less messy.
Maintaining a long-distance relationship is not easy, and this story talks about that. It takes a lot of effort. It's not easy to be physically apart from someone you love, and it's so easy to get distant or jealous, as portrayed by this book. When you're going through a hard time and your partner isn't physically able to support you and give you a comforting hug, that's how long-distance relationships get hurt. I think that this book portrayed it well. I don't blame Lou and Sam for whatever happened in this book regarding the LDR. That's just how it is. It takes so much trust, effort and adaptability to maintain an LDR, which is especially difficult for a relationship so new.
Lou's time in New York was nice to read about. With Agnes, Joshua and Margot, there really was quite a bit of drama! This time, the events didn't feel like they were all over the place, which is a great thing. It was nice to read about Lou's struggle with maintaining an LDR and feeling like she belonged. Through Agnes, Lou gains more perspectives about immigrants, which she is. Through Joshua, who looks an awful lot like Will, she learns that Will cannot be replaced. Through Margot, she learns to cherish what she has and not to let her pride get in the way of that. It's nice that she learns lessons along the way through meeting and interacting with people.
P.S. Joshua is an ASSHOLE! He was charming at the beginning but eventually revealed himself to be a pompous brat who was embarrassed by Lou and what she did for a living. Red flag!
Either way, while this is a nice book that talks about realistic things, I still don't see the need for a TRILOGY. Me Before You was a package on its own. It was a story with a beautiful beginning and ending. It was perfect. Such perfect stories don't need sequels. It's nice to read about Lou's life experiences and character growth after the events of the first book, but I understand why some people are disappointed.
In conclusion, I recommend this book to readers who enjoyed the first two books in the trilogy. This is a story about Lou finding herself, which has been a struggle even before she met Will. Lou certainly grew a lot throughout this novel, and it's worth reading about. I think it's sweet to see Lou maintaining a new relationship while keeping Will's will and legacy alive.
Summary: Louisa "Lou" Clark takes up a job as an assistant in New York City under the encouragement of her new boyfriend Sam Fielding. There, she meets a man who strongly resembles Will Traynor, the man she loved and cared for until he passed away.
Tropes/Genres:
• contemporary fiction
• romance
• long-distance relationship
• set in New York City
Review: I like that the author dives into Louisa's arc as a person, showing how she finds herself and does something meaningful in her life the way Will wanted for her. In a way, I still don't see the need for a sequel, but I guess this is more like the sequel to the sequel. It's similar to how I feel about After You, but at least this story is less messy.
Maintaining a long-distance relationship is not easy, and this story talks about that. It takes a lot of effort. It's not easy to be physically apart from someone you love, and it's so easy to get distant or jealous, as portrayed by this book. When you're going through a hard time and your partner isn't physically able to support you and give you a comforting hug, that's how long-distance relationships get hurt. I think that this book portrayed it well. I don't blame Lou and Sam for whatever happened in this book regarding the LDR. That's just how it is. It takes so much trust, effort and adaptability to maintain an LDR, which is especially difficult for a relationship so new.
Lou's time in New York was nice to read about. With Agnes, Joshua and Margot, there really was quite a bit of drama! This time, the events didn't feel like they were all over the place, which is a great thing. It was nice to read about Lou's struggle with maintaining an LDR and feeling like she belonged. Through Agnes, Lou gains more perspectives about immigrants, which she is. Through Joshua, who looks an awful lot like Will, she learns that Will cannot be replaced. Through Margot, she learns to cherish what she has and not to let her pride get in the way of that. It's nice that she learns lessons along the way through meeting and interacting with people.
P.S. Joshua is an ASSHOLE! He was charming at the beginning but eventually revealed himself to be a pompous brat who was embarrassed by Lou and what she did for a living. Red flag!
Either way, while this is a nice book that talks about realistic things, I still don't see the need for a TRILOGY. Me Before You was a package on its own. It was a story with a beautiful beginning and ending. It was perfect. Such perfect stories don't need sequels. It's nice to read about Lou's life experiences and character growth after the events of the first book, but I understand why some people are disappointed.
In conclusion, I recommend this book to readers who enjoyed the first two books in the trilogy. This is a story about Lou finding herself, which has been a struggle even before she met Will. Lou certainly grew a lot throughout this novel, and it's worth reading about. I think it's sweet to see Lou maintaining a new relationship while keeping Will's will and legacy alive.
jenhurst's review against another edition
2.0
The writing is good and I like Louisa as a character. I just don’t understand what the point of having a trilogy was.