Book Review: Me Before You

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' Me Before You' tells the story of the quirky Louisa Clark, who unfortunately lost her job and is seeking a new one. This is how she crosses paths with Will Traynor, who devastatingly became paralysed after a motorcycle accident.  Traynor turns into a pessimist and no longer finds joy in anything. Louisa enters his life as his new caregiver.  The book wonderfully covers the relationship that blossoms between the two of them.

 Jojo Moyes writes in a way that makes you feel connected to the characters and she is powerful enough to make you feel what her characters feel.  She makes you think about what would happen and how you’d feel in that type of situation. She tells us about the mystery that is human nature and how we are happier with certain people around. The story infuses romance into the fact that a person's life can change at any moment.  

Me Before You

 Although the story has unique circumstances, relatability has crept into the book. The characters are flawed. This makes them much more likeable and realistic. Moyes' writing flows easily but also gives a lot of detail. It’s mainly written from Louisa’s point of view,  which I think brings the reader closer to her character and makes it more emotional as she experiences the different parts of her journey. The story addresses many problems that most people would look over or not really imagine would be a problem, which I think brings a new light towards these circumstances. This novel is bound to make you reach for tissues.

 To say that this novel is an emotional roller-coaster would be an understatement. It is a devastatingly beautiful book. Although the book belongs to the romance genre, it has beautifully captured the difficulties and smallest joys of life.

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