A review by documentno_is
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

dark sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

Saintly quadriplegic man bestows millions upon quirky assistant who treats him in all the ways he hates to be treated, yet he falls for her anyway because of her giant knockers and funny tights.

The absurdist premise aside, having clearly read this a decade after its inception I'm not sure this book says anything enlightening about the experience of navigating the world with a profound disability. Then furthermore, completely dismisses one of the largest hurdles of access, finances, to play into this "kind millionaire" trope they've decided to concoct. 

Also the fact that Will effectively chooses to end his life because he can't be a millionaire playboy, while many are forced into similar situations because of lack of government aid or access- Canada's recent rulings on physician assisted suicide ring to mind. The tone of this book in 2024 doesn't quite hit.

Still the pacing was quick and some of the character writing was satisfying, not a complete toss out.