A review by siobhanward
Before I Met You by Lisa Jewell

emotional mysterious slow-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? No

3.5

 Something I appreciate about Lisa Jewell as an author is the variety in her early work. A good deal of her recent works falls into the thriller/mystery genre, but some of her older stuff is more varied. I've read some of her other family drama books and wasn't a huge fan, but I found this one well-written and interesting. The plot moved quickly and Jewell managed to pull off the dual plotlines effectively, with both getting the time and attention they needed without becoming overbearing.

I don't know if I can make a blanket statement and say that if you like Jewell, you'll like this, but if you like her style and her ability to write people, this is a great example of her work that isn't entirely a thriller. 
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