👶👶👶👶👶 Me Before You, Jojo Moyes

What struck me as profound about this novel was how it proved to be a life-affirming book, despite its premise. It was an intelligent story that brought up a very controversial subject, and had the capacity to sway a reader in a direction never considered. It was very reminiscent of Dying Young, having a very similar storyline; however, somehow the author attained a depth that Dying Young was never able to reach. I loved the scope of emotion I felt; I was angry, confused, overjoyed, heartbroken, and finally fulfilled. The characters were so compelling, each one serving a very specific purpose in the novel; nothing in the novel seemed wasted. It was such a tribute to human dignity and I felt compassion for each of the characters unlike any I’ve felt before. Moyes did an exquisite job and deserves every accolade en route!

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