Me Before You
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Description
This book follows the story of Louisa Clark, a typical girl with a typical life. She has a boyfriend and a close family in a small town. That all changes when Louisa needs a job. The job she finds is working for Will Traynor, Master of the Universe. Will uses a wheelchair after an accident and is unsure what to do with his life since he was very active before the accident. Louisa and Will are stuck with each other, and she finds out that he has an alternative plan for his life. She is on a mission to show him that life is still worth living.
Me Before You is a great addition to the Popular Romance Collection because it shows the reality of coping with devastating news. It shows the reality of how some characters may handle grief. Both characters, who are complete opposites, try to help each other find what is missing in their lives. This book is known for the controversy around the ending, especially among disability advocates. This is important to add because the ending may not be a traditional romance “happily ever after.”
Note: This book belongs to the "Is it a romance?" section. It's up to the reader to decide!
Date of Selection
5-2-2024
Student Selectors
Sam Switzer, Mary Westrich, Grace Burkholder, Salem F.S.M. Alluwfan
Faculty
Amy Krug
Recommended Citation
Moyes, Jojo, "Me Before You" (2024). University Libraries Popular Romance Collection. 79.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/ul_popularromance/79
