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cwalter01's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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? Yes
5.0
This was a great read, even though I hadn’t read the earlier books of the story.
asourceoffiction's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.5
Good grief, Louisa has a tumultuous few years in this trilogy! Still Me feels like the space for her to finally start figuring herself out separate from Will or anyone else, and it was a hell of a journey, which I loved.
I have a huge soft spot for books set in New York because they take me right back to living there. And seeing it through the eyes of someone new to the city is fantastic. It was lovely to have Nathan play a meatier role again, and I was so pleased by the email exchanges Lou had with her family so we didn't miss their hilarious dynamic too much. Treena has great development in this book, which I feel like she so desperately needed.
The emotion is still very much there in this book, but since the end of After You there is also a lot more joy, despite the drama that befalls Lou at several turns. There are some unexpected new characters I completely fell in love with (Margot and Dean Martin are fabulous!), and plenty of time with those I'd already come to love.
I predicted some elements of the ending, but others were a delightful surprise and I absolutely loved how we got there. This book is sandwiched between two classic Lou Clark blunders at the beginning and end, and it felt like a perfect end to a fantastic series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death
kschilke's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book and the continuation of Lou’s story. I saw it playing out as a movie (with Emilia Clarke reprising her role, of course).
But what I found annoying and distracting was the storyline with Sam. I enjoyed his character so much in the second book, but I was frustrated with him in this one.
Not trying to spoil anything for those who haven’t read it yet, but I found myself wanting to punch him and for him to just completely disappear from the novel after a few scenes.
**Kind of a spoiler alert...but not revealing details**
I was disappointed with the ending. Lou grows in so many ways throughout the novel. She travels to a new country and makes a life for herself in the big city. Readers see her overcome so much, and then the ending is just meh. It almost seems like she takes a step back in her character development. Where is this strong, courageous woman we see her become? I think some people might say that her final choice is an act of courage for the future. However, with the previous events that occur in the novel between certain characters I am just not a fan. I think she would have exhibited more courage by taking a different path. Seems more like a Hollywood ending; this is a book and it could’ve gone in so many different ways.
But what I found annoying and distracting was the storyline with Sam. I enjoyed his character so much in the second book, but I was frustrated with him in this one.
Not trying to spoil anything for those who haven’t read it yet, but I found myself wanting to punch him and for him to just completely disappear from the novel after a few scenes.
**Kind of a spoiler alert...but not revealing details**
I was disappointed with the ending. Lou grows in so many ways throughout the novel. She travels to a new country and makes a life for herself in the big city. Readers see her overcome so much, and then the ending is just meh. It almost seems like she takes a step back in her character development. Where is this strong, courageous woman we see her become? I think some people might say that her final choice is an act of courage for the future. However, with the previous events that occur in the novel between certain characters I am just not a fan. I think she would have exhibited more courage by taking a different path. Seems more like a Hollywood ending; this is a book and it could’ve gone in so many different ways.
calyxconcision's review against another edition
3.0
a story with too many dull moments that made it hard to fully enjoy this book, wanting it to just be over with. i almost feel as if the rich upper classes plotline could have been lost, but then where would margot come from, i guess. i don't think it needed to be dragged out over 10 chapters, though. in fact, i don't think this story needed to be dragged out at all. it could just be i'm not really a fan of romance novels, though, as i did enjoy margot and louisa's story together, and margot's with her family. not to mention, there were way too many descriptions of what louisa was wearing when it wasn't necessary or relevant, especially when one conversation was only about a skirt
ameliatmoss's review against another edition
3.0
Lmfao turns out there were TWO books before this one in the series that I skipped? Whatever. This book didn’t make me want to read them, I generally got the gist of them.
Good vacay read. Not into quirky girl books generally, but the story was fun and easy.
Good vacay read. Not into quirky girl books generally, but the story was fun and easy.
jennapeterson's review against another edition
3.0
A cute little story if you don’t think too much into it, but ultimately it’s a story of a girl giving the guy another chance after he treats her shitty.
merilizabeth's review against another edition
5.0
I waited for this part to come to me for so long I have forgotten how magical Lousia Clark was. And I do have to say I am a bit sad that her journey is over with this one. I really really enjoyed this book from cover to cover. Pure magic as always.
kerinl's review against another edition
4.0
My favorite of the Louisa Clark series that starts with Me Before You. I adore this quirk character and found the book easy to read and engaging. I think I am the only person who didn’t love Me Before You I’m glad I finished the series.
graciecat_mom's review against another edition
4.0
Little slow in the middle, at least for me, but the ending more than made up for it.
katykelly's review against another edition
5.0
Louisa's life continues to offer us heartaches, laughs and inspiration...
Each time, I've finished a Lou Clark story and felt, "okay, that's an ending I can live with, she's gained in experience, confidence... I hope life turns out well for her." And each time, Moyes has taken some time and brought out the next chapter in 'What Lou did Next'. This didn't need to be written, Will's stamp on Lou's life was quite definite, her family had moved on and reformed around her, her own world had remoulded and taken shape.
But having read this, I'm glad Moyes did give Louisa Clark a third try at finding her niche. The lovable, moral, and humanly flawed protagonist has taken the opportunity from After You and flown to New York to work as assistant to a millionaire's wife.
You know she'll encounter prejudice, snobbishness, 'fish out of water' situations, but also - this is Lou. She'll probably also warm hearts with her optimism, spunk and smarts.
Ambulance Sam is still in London, her family writing emails, and even Will makes an appearance - albeit in letters his mother gives to Lou that he wrote whilst a newcomer to New York himself (though I didn't think this device was very well exploited, these letters only appeared a handful of times).
This episode doesn't have the outright gut-wrenching emotion of Me Before You, but does reacquaint us with many much-loved familiar characters, gives a few surprises and many laughs along the way, puts Lou into some emotional precipices and enjoys the New York setting for some scenes of parks, shops and apartments that the mind's eye can see quite closely.
Loved the setting and how Moyes extended the saga. This felt like an ending, leaving Louisa Clark in a place you feel comfortable waving goodbye from.
A fitting and smile-worthy denouement, and now it's time to bid the Clarks farewell.
Each time, I've finished a Lou Clark story and felt, "okay, that's an ending I can live with, she's gained in experience, confidence... I hope life turns out well for her." And each time, Moyes has taken some time and brought out the next chapter in 'What Lou did Next'. This didn't need to be written, Will's stamp on Lou's life was quite definite, her family had moved on and reformed around her, her own world had remoulded and taken shape.
But having read this, I'm glad Moyes did give Louisa Clark a third try at finding her niche. The lovable, moral, and humanly flawed protagonist has taken the opportunity from After You and flown to New York to work as assistant to a millionaire's wife.
You know she'll encounter prejudice, snobbishness, 'fish out of water' situations, but also - this is Lou. She'll probably also warm hearts with her optimism, spunk and smarts.
Ambulance Sam is still in London, her family writing emails, and even Will makes an appearance - albeit in letters his mother gives to Lou that he wrote whilst a newcomer to New York himself (though I didn't think this device was very well exploited, these letters only appeared a handful of times).
This episode doesn't have the outright gut-wrenching emotion of Me Before You, but does reacquaint us with many much-loved familiar characters, gives a few surprises and many laughs along the way, puts Lou into some emotional precipices and enjoys the New York setting for some scenes of parks, shops and apartments that the mind's eye can see quite closely.
Loved the setting and how Moyes extended the saga. This felt like an ending, leaving Louisa Clark in a place you feel comfortable waving goodbye from.
A fitting and smile-worthy denouement, and now it's time to bid the Clarks farewell.