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Me Before You (2016): Film vs Book
Film · 2016 · Directed by Thea Sharrock · Starring Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin
About the film
A young woman becomes a carer for a wealthy man whose life has been changed by an accident.
How close is it to the book?
Very close to the bookThe author wrote the screenplay, so the film keeps the main story and tone, with some secondary storylines trimmed.
Read or watch first?
The book has more of the heroine's family life.
What the book gives you
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
A heartfelt love story with warmth, humor and characters who grow and change each other. It is absorbing and moving, and perfect when you want a good, deep read.
Who will like it: Readers who love emotional love stories that mix humor with real feeling.