You might know that I’m a nerd and love to read. I’m usually reading at least two books at a time and listening to something on Audible (right now I’m listening to The Lake House).
I am one of those people who likes to read a book before the movie come out. And usually the movies don’t come out for a year or so after I read the book, so I forget the plot and details and then the story seems fresh again. But usually the books are always better than the movies. No matter how good the movie is, you can just pack so much more detail into a book.
The movie Me Before You comes out in June (I literally have it marked on my calendar) and you absolutely must read the book. It was one of those books I couldn’t put down and I was sobbing in bed (hoping I wouldn’t wake my husband up) as I finished the book. I had to get out of bed three times to get tissues.
I also read the sequel, After You, and while it was really good, it wasn’t as good as Me Before You. But I always love to know where the author wants to take a character after a story. So while sequels are typically never as good as the first book, I’m always curious to know and this was actually a good sequel.
Watch the Me Before You movie trailer here.
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Photo by Laura Metzler
Oh, I did not know about the movie being made. Thank you Meg.
I absolutely loved the book. Jojo Moyes is a great writer. I remember that first book of hers that I’ve read was “Sushi for beginners”.Highly rcommend it.
Agnes
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loved me before you too! Her other books are really good too!
I’ve heard really great things about this book – definitely going to read it before the film!
There is a pillow with permanent mascara stains from this book. I read it while I was living in London during my last year of college and its message has stayed with me since then. Just live 🙂
Agreed – good rec!! Had no idea it was going to be a movie and freaked out when I stumbled upon the trailer. Emilia Clarke seems like a great casting choice for Louisa.
Completely agreed – good rec!! Had no idea it was going to be a movie when I read it and freaked out when I stumbled across the trailer. Emilia Clarke seems like a great casting choice for Louisa too!
What????? A movie????? I just had the courage to go see ROOM knowing full well what I was getting myself into, and yes, I cried like a baby. No doubt Me Before You will have the same result. #bringthekleenex
I loved this book so so much! After finishing it, I was a sobbing wreck, and I couldn’t stop thinking about the book for a long long time afterwards. And I totally agree with you: books are always way better than movies, for movies usually cut so many important parts and details. And I also agree, that After you was lovely, but not as powerful as Me before you. I’m really curious to see what the movie will look like.
I know, I cannot WAIT to see the movie. I was like violently sobbing when reading.