I mostly got this book because I loved the book cover design and it sounded interesting. And then I started listening and couldn't stop. Seriously, bought it yesterday, finished it today. The book is 15 hours long. The narrator is perfect in every way and the story is unique and beautiful. Loved it.

Don't for one second let the negative reviews keep you from listening to this book!

This book is so unbelievably predicable and formulaic, I found myself knowing what would happen or be said before each and every syllable came out. Surely it is a carbon copy of a dozen other chick flicks. After only a chapter or two in, I wanted to stop listening and it only gets worse. I have never written a review before but feel it necessary to warn others. Save your credits for something else, you've heard this all before.

Wow. There's not much I can say because at no point did any of part of this audio book let me down. First of all, I can't remember loving characters as much as this. Not only did the author create fascinating and fully-realized people, but the narrator lent a stunning performance that brought them to heart-breaking life. The two main characters alone are enough for me to five star this book, but everything else is near perfection as well. The story had me entranced and the ending was moving. For those who fear the sap factor, don't. This isn't cheesy by any means, nor is it chick-lit. I will be listening to it again, and will forever remember it with fondness.

Jojo Moyes is a gifted writer; she has a good sense of story, writes fine dialogue, and knows how to use detail.

But she doesn't have any business distorting a world that millions of brave people live in every day for the sake of an imaginary and silly "hero." Knowing just barely enough to write coherently about spinal cord injury shouldn't be license to exploit other people, and that's what she's done. For some of us, this isn't fiction. It's not dramatic potential, it's life.

Yes, but not too soon. Took me through a lot of emotions. I wanted a different outcome, yet I gained sympathy for Will's feelings.

Lou because she evolved through the story.

I could tell who was speaking by her voice changes.

Yes, I stayed home most of the weekend to finish the book.

I wonder if the writer based the book on a similar experience.

I was not sure what to expect with this book,I purchased it based on the reviews here. I was not disappointed at all. I think the subject was explored with dignity and realism. I was happy that the author did not decide to make the story unreal by writing a Hollywood Happy Ending. The character development of Lou was excellent. It was hopeful despite being sad. The reader was excellent. I would highly recommend this audio

Absolutely. The story was compelling and handled realistically. The narration was also quite good.

I liked the topic and the fact that it was handled in a way that avoided being overly sentimental or horribly maudlin.

I have not listened to Susan Lyon before so I can't compare. But I would happily listen to something else she narrates.

Yes, I really was so anxious to learn how the story was going to play out. But at the same time, I was enjoying it so much I didn't want it to end.

This is the first book in memory that I simultaneously couldn't wait to finish, yet didn't want to end. The book could have been extremely sappy and sentimental or horribly maudlin, but happily Moyes did a fabulous job of not exploiting all the drama. Had she done that this could have easily turned out to be a very different book. A great story and a wonderful "listen". 5 stars - It was amazing!

The premise of this story seems ripe for a trite sort of love story, but this story is richer and more realistic. None of the main characters is given an easy way out and the connections between people that are formed are believable and inspiring. If you like stories about real people and how enriching change can be, listen to this story.

I loved the banter between Will and Louisa. Their relationship was unique and special, and I felt for both of them.

I loved that I totally empathized with all the characters in the book.

Her performance of Louisa was excellent. She conveyed the words and emotions perfectly of all the characters.

I think when Steven said Will had pneumonia, I realized where the book was headed and it made me bawl.
And, of course, the reading of Will's letter in the end.

This is one of my top five all time favorite books ever.