I really wanted to love this book because of all the great reviews I read about it. I had extremely high expectations and was pretty much lead to believe that it was a love story. Despite the fact that I was pretty underwhelmed, I did love the message of this story.
I didn't like the main female character, at all. I couldn't relate to her all that much. I'm a fan of strong female characters and she's the opposite of that. Louisa is 26, has worked in the same cafè for several years, has no desire to pursue a career or find her passion, stays in a relationship she's not happy in, and ultimately has just been existing rather than actually living. I just can't imagine being happy living such a mundane life. She isn't very well off, which I can understand. Not everyone is lucky enough to attend a university without any debt. Even if she didn't want to go to school, she could've found something she was passionate about.
On the other hand, I absolutely adored the main male character Will. Before his accident, he lived an amazingly full life. He was educated and cultured, independent, successful in his career, traveled all over the world, and lived life to the fullest extent. He's not perfect though. He's stubborn and pretty selfish.
I'm not saying that a disabled life isn't worth living. However it's understandable as to why Will didn't want to lead a life as a paraplegic. I didn't completely despise Lou, she was bubbly, unique, and able to carry on witty banter with Will. Her job was to bring Will out of his depression, make him happy, and want to participate in life again.
I think Lou and Will successfully made impacts on each others' lives. However, this story was not a whirlwind romance. The main thing I took away from this book is that life is unpredictable. In one instant, your life can make a complete 360. Which is why, you should live your life to the fullest, step out of your comfort zone, find your passion, don't let yourself be defined by your past, and live in the moment you're in.
Despite the fact that this wasn't much of a romance for me, it was an emotionally raw read.
Complex. Unexpected. Heartbreaking.
Rating: 3.5/5
I didn't like the main female character, at all. I couldn't relate to her all that much. I'm a fan of strong female characters and she's the opposite of that. Louisa is 26, has worked in the same cafè for several years, has no desire to pursue a career or find her passion, stays in a relationship she's not happy in, and ultimately has just been existing rather than actually living. I just can't imagine being happy living such a mundane life. She isn't very well off, which I can understand. Not everyone is lucky enough to attend a university without any debt. Even if she didn't want to go to school, she could've found something she was passionate about.
On the other hand, I absolutely adored the main male character Will. Before his accident, he lived an amazingly full life. He was educated and cultured, independent, successful in his career, traveled all over the world, and lived life to the fullest extent. He's not perfect though. He's stubborn and pretty selfish.
I'm not saying that a disabled life isn't worth living. However it's understandable as to why Will didn't want to lead a life as a paraplegic. I didn't completely despise Lou, she was bubbly, unique, and able to carry on witty banter with Will. Her job was to bring Will out of his depression, make him happy, and want to participate in life again.
I think Lou and Will successfully made impacts on each others' lives. However, this story was not a whirlwind romance. The main thing I took away from this book is that life is unpredictable. In one instant, your life can make a complete 360. Which is why, you should live your life to the fullest, step out of your comfort zone, find your passion, don't let yourself be defined by your past, and live in the moment you're in.
Despite the fact that this wasn't much of a romance for me, it was an emotionally raw read.
Complex. Unexpected. Heartbreaking.
Rating: 3.5/5
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