Jojo Moyes: Master of Stories That Touch the Soul

Discover a story that will move you to tears. The novel "Before I Met You" by Jojo Moyes will take you into a world of love, pain and the courage to live. Reviews, emotions and why you must read this book!

by birth name Pauline Sara Jo Moyes Arthur, was born on August 4, 1969 in London and has become one of the most respected British writers of our time. This talented journalist and author is one of those rare creators who have managed to win the prestigious award for the best romantic novel of the year twice. Her works have overcome language barriers and have been translated into eleven world languages, winning the hearts of readers around the world.

Among her most famous and popular books are undoubtedly The last letter from your love and that unforgettable one Before I met you, which she subsequently supplemented with a sequel charting the further fates of the main character. Moyes lives a peaceful life on a farm in Saffron Walden, Essex, alongside her husband, journalist Charles Arthur, and their three children – an environment that undoubtedly provides her with inspiration for her moving and profound stories of love, loss and hope.

Do you remember? Louisa Clark? An ordinary girl who loved her job at a bistro and a world that ended with the borders of her small hometown. Her life was somehow… predictable. And then Will Traynor appeared. His world was full of adrenaline, big deals, money and endless possibilities. He loved his life. And then the unexpected happened - an accident that confined him to a wheelchair and changed his perspective on the world forever.

And so two worlds that had nothing in common collided – moody, depressed Will and his new, optimistic and talkative nurse Louisa. It is hard to imagine a more disparate pair! But it was in that disparagement that something so fragile and at the same time so immensely strong was born – love. Love that laid the whole world at their feet. And with it the question: How high a price is a person willing to pay for the happiness of the one they love?

This book has touched my heart deeply. Its story is mostly told from Louisa's perspective, which is something that any of us can relate to very easily. Even though it touches on serious topics like euthanasia, quadriplegia, and death, make no mistake, the book is very emotional, but it also offers plenty of interactions that can make you laugh.

The story had a flow and was a great read. It was a beautiful but sad read. I cried a few times, but every tear was worth it. You tell yourself you won't cry, but you will. Get your tissues ready! Louisa hoped to reverse Will's decision, which was a given. In the end, it's a tragedy for one, a liberation for the other. The book is written in such a way that you can't blame either of them. It's a wonderful romantic story, but be careful, don't expect a red library

When I finished reading "Before I Met You", I felt bad and cried a bucket of tears. But I wanted to know what would happen next. So I reached for the sequel - "Life After You". It was great, but I expected more. It rarely happens that the second part does not lose quality, but this did not happen. Just like with the previous part, this time I shed a few tears while reading and I am not ashamed of it at all.

In the sequel, we find Louisa Clark in a situation where she has lost someone she loved very much. After an intense six-month relationship with the paralyzed Will Traynor, who decided to end his life through assisted suicide, Louisa is left alone, torn by grief and remorse. It is as if she is suddenly back at the beginning of the journey - life after Will's death means learning a lot again, building on new foundations.

And what about you, dear ladies? Do you have similar experiences with the book? What book has upset you the most?… and it doesn't have to be exactly romantic 😉?

I just… I just want to be a man again, since you went to the concert with the girl in the red dress. Just for a few more minutes.” Will Traynor (Before I Met You)"

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"“You only have one life. It’s your duty to live it to the fullest.” – Will Traynor (Before I Met You)"

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"“Sometimes, Clark, sometimes you're almost the only thing that makes me want to wake up in the morning. – Will Traynor (Before I Met You)”"

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"“Some mistakes… simply have greater consequences than others.” Will Traynor (Before I Met You)"

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"But I knew very well that how a person chooses to present themselves to the world may not match who they are on the inside. – Life After You"

• 2002
• Hide me in the rain (73 %)
• 2004
• Forbidden fruit (73 %)
• 2005
• A ship full of brides (82 %)
• 2007
• Silver Bay (79 %)
• 2008
• Signs / Steve and Me / Beauty Riders / Stubborn (77 %)
• 2008
• The last letter from a lover (85 %)
• 2009
• Beauty rider (78 %)
• 2010
• Signs / Steve and Me / Beauty Riders / Stubborn (1st edition reissued)
• 2012
• Before I met you (91 %)
• The Equestrian / The Quiet Man / A House in Provence (77 %)
• 2013
• The girl you left behind (91 %)
• 2014
• One plus one (84 %)
• 2015
• What happened next? (77 %)
• 2016
• One plus one (2nd edition)
• What happened next? (2nd edition)
• Paris for One and Other Stories (77 %)
• 2017
• Beauty rider (3rd edition)
• Shining Angel / The Girl You Left / Second Life / What the Penguin Taught Me (68 %)
• 2018
• It's still me. (87 %)
• 2019
• The Giver of Stars (89 %)
• 2023
• A ship full of brides (re-edition)
• Paris for One and Other Stories (re-edition)
• 2024
• In someone else's shoes (85 %)