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After You

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Book Brief

Jojo Moyes

After You

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 2010s

Theme
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

After You by Jojo Moyes follows a person named Louisa Clark as she navigates life after losing someone dear. Struggling with grief, Louisa joins a support group and meets new people who help her rediscover purpose and hope.

Emotional

Bittersweet

Romantic

Hopeful

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Jojo Moyes' After You receives mixed reviews. Critics praise its heartfelt and emotional depth, noting strong character development and compelling continuation from the first book. However, some find the pacing slow and the plot predictable. Overall, the novel successfully explores themes of grief and recovery, resonating well with fans of the prequel.

Who should read this

Who Should Read After You?

Fans of Jojo Moyes' Me Before You would be drawn to After You, which continues Louisa Clark's emotionally intense journey of healing and self-discovery. Readers who enjoyed the poignant narratives in John Green's The Fault in Our Stars or Nicholas Sparks' The Notebook would also find this compelling, heartfelt sequel engaging.

Character List

Louisa Clark

A self-possessed individual struggling to find purpose and identity after the death of her former lover and employer, Will Traynor. Her journey includes building new relationships, such as with Lily Miller, as she navigates grief and renewal.

A 16-year-old who is Will Traynor's biological daughter, seeking love and acceptance. She enters Louisa’s life, and their evolving relationship challenges both characters to grow and find connection.

An ambulance driver and EMT who saves Louisa after a fall and later becomes an important figure in her life. His presence offers support and challenges Louisa to open up to new possibilities.

A character whose death precedes the events of the novel, yet his memory deeply influences Louisa. His past relationship with Louisa shapes her experiences and interactions as she grieves and moves forward.

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 2010s

Theme
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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