This is one of those books that doesn't allow me to pick up another one until "tomorrow". I often will finish a book and pick up the next one to read. I absolutely loved this book. It makes me cautious to read another book by this same author because it can't possibly be as good as this one. Of course I will have to test this theory. ;)
Wow. Where to start.... Wonderful characters: flawed yet lovable; seemingly cold yet sympathetic; funny and engaging; slightly irritating yet understandable. I truly felt like I understood every character in this book they were so well drawn by the author.
I laughed out loud; I cried out loud (okay, openly sobbed in parts); I switched "sides" a few times. I would have read it in one sitting, but I decided I needed SOME sleep and put in down @ 3:50am this morning. Finished it up tonight as soon as my responsibilities of the day were done. Whew.
This was an amazing and memorable love story. It also addresses, with quite an impact, the "Right to Die" issue that is a current topic in our nation. Before I read articles about Brittany Maynard, the 29 year old terminal cancer patient who chose to end her life on November 1, 2014, I was completely 100% against "assisted suicide" - no matter how someone packaged it. I was deeply moved by her story however, and although I don't know what decision I would make if I were in her position, I have to respect the decision she made for herself. I felt the same way about Will. I loved Will. I loved Louisa. I thought they both had compelling arguments. I can see myself reacting exactly the same way as Louisa did! From beginning to end.
I wasn't a huge fan of Patrick - and certainly his obsession with training was obnoxious - but he did seem to love Louisa. I understood his concern with Louisa traveling with Will, but I was incredibly relieved and outwardly happy when they finally broke it off! Yay! I think it's better to be with no one at all than someone that is not right for you.
This book is a Must Read.
Wendy's Rating: *****
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