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Me Before You

By: Jojo Moyes
Narrated by: Susan Lyons, Anna Bentink, Steven Crossley, Alex Tregear, Andrew Wincott, Owen Lindsay
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Publisher's summary

Discover the love story that captured over 20 million hearts in Me Before You, After You, and Still Me.

They had nothing in common until love gave them everything to lose...

Louisa Clark is an ordinary girl living an exceedingly ordinary life - steady boyfriend, close family - who has never been farther afield than their tiny village. She takes a badly needed job working for ex-Master of the Universe Will Traynor, who is wheelchair bound after an accident. Will has always lived a huge life - big deals, extreme sports, worldwide travel - and now he’s pretty sure he cannot live the way he is.

Will is acerbic, moody, bossy - but Lou refuses to treat him with kid gloves, and soon his happiness means more to her than she expected. When she learns that Will has shocking plans of his own, she sets out to show him that life is still worth living.

A Love Story for this generation, Me Before You brings to life two people who couldn’t have less in common - a heartbreakingly romantic novel that asks, What do you do when making the person you love happy also means breaking your own heart?

Cast of Narrators:

  • Susan Lyons
  • Anna Bentink
  • Steven Crossley
  • Alex Tregear
  • Andrew Wincott
  • Owen Lindsay
©2012 Jojo Moyes (P)2012 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"A hilarious, heartbreaking, riveting novel.... I will stake my reputation on this book." (Anne Lamott, People Magazine)

"When I finished this novel, I didn’t want to review it: I wanted to reread it...an affair to remember." (New York Times Book Review, Liesl Schillinger)

"An unlikely love story.... To be devoured like candy, between tears." (O, The Oprah Magazine)

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Simply amazing.

As a teacher and a mom of a 12 month old. I no longer have time to enjoy a good book. Audible made this possible again. The book is AMAZING the voice and inflections are amazing the story is simply amazing. I enjoyed the book on my rides to and from work, on my lunch and while cooking(my seldom alone time). An amazing story that was well written and well read.

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Quite a ride!

Excellent! Well written. Main characters are relatable and you'll find yourself understanding people on a new level. Lou's character evolves and her growth keeps the book fresh. Will's journey is a painful one but well told and can't help but understand his ultimate decision.

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Beautiful Tears

This book was simply amazing, it was authentic romance. I must admit that I cried for the last 2 hours like a huge baby! In extremely excited to see this film...

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Such a great story!

The writing, narration and story are so refreshing and perfect. I highly recommend all to read it.

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I couldn't wait to get back to the story

If you could sum up Me Before You in three words, what would they be?

Delightful, touching, eye opening nearly cried sometimes for joy sometimes with her frustration.

What did you like best about this story?

The relationship that developed between them

Which scene was your favorite?

Lou curled up with Wil on his bed saying goodbye

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

oh if I only could. But I was always thinking of needing to get back to the story.

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I wish they could have gone on into a relationship

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Amazing story

Amazing story, I could not stop to read this book and believed in a happy end. Also what the movie and enjoyed it too.

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Love, Love, Loved it!

Too many emotions, both happy and sad to go into what I liked and didnt like, just get the bloody book! you will love it too!

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I one of the best!

I really loved this book. Had trouble putting the book down. will recommend it to all my friends.

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Had me thinking even when I wasn't listening

Great characters, faithfully developed. May it help all of us consider how we treat others. I did not see the movie and will not after listening to this superb performance about the choices we make and living each day to the fullest. So balanced in treatment of assisted suicide issue.

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Experience an emotional roller coaster at its best

I didnt anticipate to feel every emotion there is while reading this book. I laughed, became frustrated at times while sad at others. The characters combined were so well introduced and I couldnt help but keep listening even when I had reached my destination. I would sit in the car just to get a little more of Will and Louisa's banter. This is a perfect book for anyone looking for a good read and to experience an emotional roller coaster at its best.

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