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3.43 AVERAGE
3.43 AVERAGE
Not my favorite by Jojo Moyes, I definitely prefer her novels. It should be noted that I'm not a huge fan of short stories in the first place, so the fault is probably mine and not hers. :) Honestly, I would say skip this one and pick up one of her books.
Fun, very quick read of short stories read in a few hours. The first one is clearly the best and few of the others are good too.
This was a cute little book full of short stories. I love Jojo Moyes' work, and this little collection was no different.
Sensational writing
This collection of stories ended on the same high with which it began. No story fell short of its mark, within a matter of seconds Jojo Moyes could leave you feeling the same as her characters. The first and the last stories were my favourites- the first being 'Paris For One' and the last being 'The Christmas List.'
The collection of stories are suited for all: there is a mix between the more emotional, the depressing kind and then the ones included more for comic effect. A good balance, really plays with you emotions. Not to suggest any story made me cry, just that there was emotion in the writing. This is the first I've read of Jojo Moyes work, (I have yet to read 'Me before you'.)
These books cover a lot: love, feeling lost in the world, misunderstood, lonely or feelings of having your youthful dreams stolen away, reminiscing on the 'could have beens', the 'should have beens', all that has become lost and forgotten. Some of the others, the ones more on the 'comedy' side of romantic comedy, were less serious but written equally well.
I received this book through NetGalley.
This collection of stories ended on the same high with which it began. No story fell short of its mark, within a matter of seconds Jojo Moyes could leave you feeling the same as her characters. The first and the last stories were my favourites- the first being 'Paris For One' and the last being 'The Christmas List.'
The collection of stories are suited for all: there is a mix between the more emotional, the depressing kind and then the ones included more for comic effect. A good balance, really plays with you emotions. Not to suggest any story made me cry, just that there was emotion in the writing. This is the first I've read of Jojo Moyes work, (I have yet to read 'Me before you'.)
These books cover a lot: love, feeling lost in the world, misunderstood, lonely or feelings of having your youthful dreams stolen away, reminiscing on the 'could have beens', the 'should have beens', all that has become lost and forgotten. Some of the others, the ones more on the 'comedy' side of romantic comedy, were less serious but written equally well.
I received this book through NetGalley.
I enjoy short stories from time to time, and I really liked some of these! About half of the book is Paris for One, then there are a handful of chapter-long short stories afterwards. There’s one short story that she ended up turning into a full book, Someone Else’s Shoes, which I’ve read, so that was fun to see! Overall, would recommend if you’re in the mood for some short stories, though not my favorite Jojo moyes book.
Lovely collection of short stories, well written and quite enjoyable.
I'm not really into short stories but I really enjoyed this short story book. It's light but had realistic characters in relatable moments. There were a few lines that left me bursting with laughter that I still giggle about. Like, when she described someone's husband as having an "unsuccessful hair weave." That was an awesome line. Jojo Moyes writes a good short story.
Tyckte bäst om Ensam i Paris, Krokodilskor, Smekmånad i Paris samt Förra årets kappa. De andra historierna var okej.
I totally missed the “and other stories” aspect. But I’ve enjoyed her novels far more. However she is becoming one of my favorite fiction writers!
Did not finish.
Gah! What pathetic drivel! The first ‘short story’ is about 157 pages long and the author has basically re-used Lou from ‘Me Before You’. She’s boring, and the plot is so predictable. She has a friend called Magda. These British authors always add a Magda.
The other stories are short but just as bad. It feels like a product of a high school creative writing class. She tries to get clever with ‘twists’ but they are predictable.
I’m glad I only spent $1 on it at Goodwill. But I want my time back!
Gah! What pathetic drivel! The first ‘short story’ is about 157 pages long and the author has basically re-used Lou from ‘Me Before You’. She’s boring, and the plot is so predictable. She has a friend called Magda. These British authors always add a Magda.
The other stories are short but just as bad. It feels like a product of a high school creative writing class. She tries to get clever with ‘twists’ but they are predictable.
I’m glad I only spent $1 on it at Goodwill. But I want my time back!