Me before you

Autor: Jojo Moyes

It is the first book in the Me before you triology. The story is set in a small English town and centers on the unlikely bond formed between two vastly different people: Louisa “Lou” Clark: A quirky, creative, and aimless young woman in her mid-twenties who just lost her job at a local café. Will Traynor: A wealthy, highly successful banker and adrenaline sports enthusiast who was paralyzed in a motorcycle accident two years prior. After struggling with his new reality and quality of life, Will has decided to end his life through assisted suicide in six months. Lou is hired as Will’s caregiver and companion, despite having no care experience. Initially, they clash—Will is cynical and bitter, and Lou is naive and relentlessly cheerful. However, over time, a deep connection forms. As their relationship evolves into love, Lou makes it her mission to show Will that life is still worth living, leading to a profound exploration of love, loss, and the right to choose one’s own destiny.