Me Before You

2016 • Drama, Romance • PG-13

A small town girl is caught between dead-end jobs. A high-profile, successful man becomes wheelchair bound following an accident. The man decides his life is not worth living until the girl is hired for six months to be his new caretaker. Worlds apart and trapped together by circumstance, the two get off to a rocky start. But the girl becomes determined to prove to the man that life is worth living and as they embark on a series of adventures together, each finds their world changing in ways neither of them could begin to imagine.

Runtime: 1h 50m

The novel 'Me Before You' by Jojo Moyes offers a richer and more comprehensive exploration of the characters' inner lives and thoughts than its film adaptation. Through detailed and introspective narratives, readers can fully immerse themselves in Louisa Clark's transformative journey and the complex emotions and ethical dilemmas surrounding Will Traynor's situation. Reading the book allows for a deeper connection to the themes of love, resilience, and self-discovery. The novel's nuanced portrayal of relationships and life choices provides a thought-provoking experience that encourages readers to ponder life's challenges and triumphs in a way that only a well-written novel can.