Log #4

Book:Me Before You
Author: Jojo Moyes
Page: finished

Finally I finished reading this book. At the end of the book, Will closed his eyes forever eventually. However, he left a letter and an amount of money to Louisa, hoping that she could live her life to the fullest and live for herself, instead of stretching herself so tired in order to support her family. Although Will could not accompany Louisa until the end of life, he prepared everything for her awaiting her to make good use of it. This was the love that Will could only leave to Louisa.

After finishing this book, I found there was a baffling void in my heart. The first word that came to my mind was, "Is it the end of the book?" And then I thought if there was any possibility that Will brought back to life. I didn't know whether I was not so into the ending because I had watched the movie before or I simply didn't like it since in Eastern culture we all prefer to read a happy ending. I could not say I was disappointed but then I found myself childish. THIS is life, not so many happy endings. Or maybe I can change my perspective a little bit that Will doesn't have to bear the pain anymore and Louisa finally leads a better, meaningful life and Will will always live in her heart. This also can be another happy ending.

In addition to the story, I really like the author's writing. It is quite easy to read so that I can get into the flow easily. And it's also so inspiring that there are many powerful words in this book. Among all, I like "you only get one life. It's actually your duty to live it as fully as possible." the most. To be honest, I didn't live my life seriously and I kept fooling around. But, after reading this, I felt so guilty and it made me really rethink about my purpose of life. Although I still have no any idea in mind, at least I know that I cannot go on like that. Just like what Will says, I should live boldly, push myself and don't settle.

To sum up, I like this book every much. It is not simply a love story, but also an inspirational, profound story. I see Louisa's struggle when she has to carry the burden of family on her own. I see Will's dilemma when he doesn't want to live the unwanted life after his fall. I see Louisa's ex-boyfriend's frustration that his longtime love is quickly replaced by few months caring. I see Will's mother helplessness when she has nothing to do but to watch her own son walking on the road of no return. Although there is no way to find such handsome quadriplegic and fall in love with him in real world, this book definitely satisfies a group of readers like me.