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A review by kimberly_b
We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes
2.0
It pains me to rate this so lowly, but I just couldn't bring myself to care about the characters. Moyes wrote on her Substack that she wanted to write a comedic novel to balance out the constant bombardment of negativity and heavy topics in the world (I'm paraphrasing). However, I didn't laugh or even smile once while reading this; although I think Moyes tried, comedic is not an adjective I would use to describe We All Live Here. Although I support Moyes' motivation to bring a more light-hearted novel into the world, this one missed the mark for making me feel immersed in a different life/world. Lila's family and life problems seemed tropey: husband leaves busy career-focused wife for a younger woman who he then impregnates . There is a plethora of characters in Lila's life and many inane life struggles. Sometimes, when the world feels heavy like it does now, it's nice to read a story about prevailing over something (evil, a challenge, a tragedy, etc.). We All Live Here didn't have a cause or challenge for me to rally behind, and it wasn't entertaining in the way of making me escape the real world.
I loved Me Before You, but I haven't read a Moyes' book to compare since then. Although, there have been a few others that I've really liked. I'm unsure whether I'll call it quit with Moyes after We All Live Here. Her next book would have to have a compelling synopsis for me to give it a go.
I loved Me Before You, but I haven't read a Moyes' book to compare since then. Although, there have been a few others that I've really liked. I'm unsure whether I'll call it quit with Moyes after We All Live Here. Her next book would have to have a compelling synopsis for me to give it a go.