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A review by skyhazzard
Still Me by Jojo Moyes
adventurous
challenging
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I really enjoyed seeing Lou’s journey throughout these books. I feel slightly conflicted on what to give it cause I did enjoy it but there were parts I feel like dragged a little, whereas book 2 my feelings were all over the place but I gave it a solid 4.
I didn’t particularly like how the storyline with the lady she came to be a companion for ended. One moment you’d think Agnes was going to finally stand up for herself and express what she wants and then the next moment she’s letting you get thrown under the bus while slightly cushioning your fall.
And the American version of Will was a little weird. And he also ended up being kind of an ass.
The real kicker though was Lou’s relationship with Sam. He encouraged her to take this job in New York, that it would be good for her and that they could make their relationship work but then he doesn’t really want to write her any letters or even an email while they’re apart. And then when he comes to visit the whole weekend is ruined cause he gets food poisoning but at the end he feels better and wants to spend time together now with no regards to the fact she has to go back to her job. Like oh well you should be late now that I feel good. And he disregarded her concerns about his new paramedic partner perhaps being a bit too friendly without really taking her concerns into consideration. Like yes was she maybe jumping to conclusions without ever having met her and just cyber stalking her, very highly. But her concerns were valid, this woman was cozying up to him and he allowed it cause “being apart was harder than he thought it’d be.” I had such high hopes for Sam and he really let me and Lou down.
I did appreciate that he did make an effort towards the end when Lily informed him of Lou’s fake upcoming nuptials and that he told her all the things he should have said earlier. I like to believe they got a second chance and started new.
Oh a highlight was the sort of friendship Lou eventually makes with the old lady across the hall. I liked how they both helped each other out when they really needed someone.
I didn’t particularly like how the storyline with the lady she came to be a companion for ended. One moment you’d think Agnes was going to finally stand up for herself and express what she wants and then the next moment she’s letting you get thrown under the bus while slightly cushioning your fall.
And the American version of Will was a little weird. And he also ended up being kind of an ass.
The real kicker though was Lou’s relationship with Sam. He encouraged her to take this job in New York, that it would be good for her and that they could make their relationship work but then he doesn’t really want to write her any letters or even an email while they’re apart. And then when he comes to visit the whole weekend is ruined cause he gets food poisoning but at the end he feels better and wants to spend time together now with no regards to the fact she has to go back to her job. Like oh well you should be late now that I feel good. And he disregarded her concerns about his new paramedic partner perhaps being a bit too friendly without really taking her concerns into consideration. Like yes was she maybe jumping to conclusions without ever having met her and just cyber stalking her, very highly. But her concerns were valid, this woman was cozying up to him and he allowed it cause “being apart was harder than he thought it’d be.” I had such high hopes for Sam and he really let me and Lou down.
I did appreciate that he did make an effort towards the end when Lily informed him of Lou’s fake upcoming nuptials and that he told her all the things he should have said earlier. I like to believe they got a second chance and started new.
Oh a highlight was the sort of friendship Lou eventually makes with the old lady across the hall. I liked how they both helped each other out when they really needed someone.