The Girl You Left Behind actually features two abandoned girls: Sophie Lefèvre, whose husband left her to fight in World War I, and Liv Halston’s, whose husband died after 4 years of marriage sometime in present day. While I personally found Sophie’s tale most engrossing (after all, she was the subject of Monsieur Lefèvre’s painting, The Girl You Left Behind), both women find themselves in some kind of battle, tied together by this incredible portrait. “Most days now his loss is a part of her, an awkward weight she […]
the Ship of Dreams
I read The Ship of Brides while I wait out my library’s wait-lit for Jojo Moyes’ Me After You. As I have said numerous times this year, reading a new favorite author’s first few books is not always successful; although this was better than Moriarty’s Hypnotist’s Love Story. The Ship of Brides begins in Australia after World War II. Hundreds of British and American soldiers stationed in Australia met and married Australian girls; now that the war is over these new brides must make the […]
The Life Worth Living
My Jojo Moyes kick continues with Me Before You; the unlikely love story between Louisa Clark and Will Traynor. Lou has just lost her job at the local cafe; she helps her family out financially and after numerous attempts to find a suitable job with her limited qualifications is placed with the Traynor family as a care giver for quadriplegic Will. Will was struck by a car two years ago and has been suffering from depression related to his injuries. He has made a deal […]
One more win from Moyes
So this is my third Jojo Moyes book this year and while it wasn’t my favorite it was still very good; Moyes is becoming a consistent favorite of mine. Unlike the other two Moyes books I read this year, One Plus One only has one timeline, there is no big mystery and it’s a pretty straightforward read. Our story is told by 4 different perspectives: Jess, Nicky, Tanzie and Ed. Jess is a single mother of two who is constantly optimistic about the future despite […]