Comments on: The Girl You Left Behind, Jojo Moyes

By: Shannon @ River City Reading

Shannon @ River City Reading — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 02:19:59 +0000

I think I’m going to have to give in and read this one. I wasn’t a huge fan of Me Before You (I know, I know…everyone loved it, but I felt manipulated – I think she wanted me to fall into a puddle of tears and she succeeded), but the consensus on this one is so good, I can’t avoid it.

By: Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness)

Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness) — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 01:41:12 +0000

Is the American cover the blue one? If so, I think it mimics her other book that was big this year, Me Before You. I was a little on the fence about this one (WWI/WWII are not usually my thing), but you’ve made this sound lovely. I love the comparison to Peters, another author I enjoy a lot.

By: Leah @ The Pretty Good Gatsby

Leah @ The Pretty Good Gatsby — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 13:58:00 +0000

I’m so, SO glad you enjoyed this one! I absolutely loved it and have since forced it upon numerous people.

It’s upsetting that the American cover hasn’t been getting any love! In person the colors are so vivid and the cover is velvety smooth.

By: Gin Jenny

Gin Jenny — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 12:24:10 +0000

In reply to Heather.

Which one is her first book?

Jill from Rhapsody in Books says that the British cover is ALWAYS better than the American one, but I think that’s an exaggeration. I’m doing a long-term comparative study of covers, starting this month, so we will have definitive answers pretty soon. :p In this case, it’s a clear win for England.

By: Gin Jenny

Gin Jenny — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 12:23:02 +0000

In reply to Turn the Page Reviews. Oh goody! I have both of those to look forward too, plus Windfallen (which I got on Nook for cheap) and at least one other that my library has and I have currently forgotten the name of.

By: Gin Jenny

Gin Jenny — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 12:20:42 +0000

In reply to Charlie. Yes, that's definitely true. I have read many two-timeline books (in fact, nearly all of them) where one timeline was markedly less interesting than the other. But this doesn't fall into that trap!

By: Gin Jenny

Gin Jenny — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 12:10:46 +0000

In reply to NWK (@MumsyNancy). Hahahaha, noted. I'll add it to the Christmas list I apparently keep for you. :p

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 00:51:01 +0000

I was (still am) hesitant about her first book because of the subject matter, but still desperately want to try this author! I think you sold me on this one! And geez louise, but that British cover is like a MILLION times better than the American one.

By: Turn the Page Reviews

Turn the Page Reviews — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 21:44:51 +0000

The American cover is SO blah- and has nothing to do with the story. I am loving this author quite a lot! I need to read Me Before You- I already read The Last Letter Form Your Lover- it was great!

By: Charlie

Charlie — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 15:04:19 +0000

I’m hesitant about her other book, but I really want to read this one. That said I wasn’t so interested in Liv’s tale, rarely keen in the modern sections, but I like your discussion and detailing here. It sounds as though the stories are intertwined more than they often are.