Before I Met You. by Lisa Jewell | 
pickI really enjoyed the interplay of the two storylines of the female protagonists. The mystery of Arlette's beneficiary that runs through the plot unravelled in a clever and enjoyable way. I liked the inclusion of the varied backgrounds of changing post-war Britian. Would have liked a few more chapters to allow some aspects of the secondary characters to be more developed. But a very enjoyable read.
pickThis novel kept me on the edge of my seat as the story alternated between Betty‘s life in 1995 and Arlette‘s time in London in the early 1920‘s. This novel is full of secrets, romantic relationships, curiosity, and life development. There are many moments of excitement and hope while also moments of sadness and devastation. The ending was very satisfying and left me feeling sad the story was over.
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so-soNot the usual Lisa Jewell book. The heroines were unlikable, the story seemed too far fetched, very slow unraveling of the mystery.
Overall, this was an ok read, but nothing special.
This book...is it me or there's just nothing to look forward to in this book. I've been reading it for almost two months now and there seems to be no end in sight. It doesn't excite me at all. I wish it would come to an end already.
The picture and quote I put up here 'bout 2 months ago was ugly. So I decided to do another.😘😘😘
Books don't judge you. They're ever welcoming and always ready to entertain you or teach you something.😘😘😘
bailedI usually enjoy Lisa Jewell!! This was a dud 🙁 I was attracted to the dual timeline but I couldn‘t care about the characters
#bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks
so-soThis was not my favorite by Lisa Jewell. I normally love all of her stuff, but this one just felt really slow and hard to get into for me. I felt like it was missing the spark that she usually has in her writing.
pickThis is sweet and depressing. If you‘re following me for the reviews of a psychological thriller type, or a good whodunnit. This is not it. But it‘s still a sweet story.
pickSplit between the time frames of the 1990‘s and the 1920‘s this book was destined to pique my interest. The book took a little while to get into but then was unputdownable. Having re-read the earlier chapters I only wish there had been more about Arlette in her later years, perhaps dropping some references to the past. Otherwise thoroughly enjoyable.
pickListened to the audio while working. Really enjoyed this one. Liked Betty for the most part, and loved Arlette(spelling?)The time spent with her was magical!
pickFinished audio during drive to beach house. Betty narration 1995 and Arlette, Betty‘s grandmother, narration from 1920. They live on Island of Guernsey but both moved to London during the late teen years. The story is about what happens to them in London during the 90‘s Britpop era and the 20‘s Jazz Age. Arlette left an inheritance for her son and Betty but also for a Clara Pickle. But who is Clara? Betty will find out while living in London.
so-soAlright, so there was some time I considered bailing on this one...some of the story line was not to my taste and it seemed like not much was happening for a long chunk. But I‘m so glad I powered through! It was not one of my favorites and I feel it could have been shorter, but it still turned out to be an enjoyable read @JoScho
Okay Littens, has anyone else read this one?? I really want to bail because it has been rough making it as far as I have with still more than half to go...but I‘m curious to find out about Clara Pickle. Does it get any better??
The picture on this cover caught my eye at the library...I had to start it tonight even though I‘m in the middle of a few other books. Let‘s hope it is “unputdownable” like the cover says 😋 Here goes nothing!
I loved this book I liked the back n forth of past and present
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