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Literary Fiction · MelancholicA young carer and a man who has lost his wish to live
Me Before You
by Jojo Moyes
See it on Amazon2012Easy readSteady pace
What it is about
Louisa Clark takes a job caring for Will Traynor, a wealthy young man left paralysed by an accident, and the two form a bond. Moyes’s 2012 novel is emotional and controversial.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a melancholic mood and a steady pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Love · Disability · Choice
Screen adaptation
Me Before You (2016)
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About the author
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