I don't really know where to start with this one. A co-worker recommended it to me. I totally was afraid it wasn't going to be my kind of book because for starters its adult fiction. Then, add in this is a romance of sorts and top it off with one of the main characters is dealing with a severe medical condition, well ok, I knew it probably wasn't my type of read. Again, boy was I ever wrong. Jojo Moyes knows how to write! Not only does she do a fanatical job with crafting an exciting and nail biting plot, but she also creates believable, explicitly detailed characterization. I loved the people in this book. They were so relatable and real. I felt like I was right there in the midst of the story, in fact whenever I started reading the story consumed me. This is a difficult story to put down, its one I'd like to sit down and read from start to finish uninterrupted. The story is about a young 27 year old female who loses her job as a waitress and is forced to look for something else. She desperately needs to find work because her family depends on her income. So, she ends up taking a job as a caretaker of a quadriplegic 35 year old man. In the beginning the two totally clash, but as the story progresses a beautiful and unconventional connection develops. Louisa Clark is the lead character and narrator for most of the story. I really appreciated how though out the book in a few select chapters the author switches to a first person narrative of other key players in the book. I loved the perspective and insight gained from these chapters. Louisa is a girl who has no idea what she wants to do with her life. She's apprehensive about care taking for a quadriplegic man, totally unsure of herself and her actions. Desperate for a job and unable to turn down the great pay she starts off with wobbly legs. I loved watching her blossom as the story unfolds into a completely different person, driven, determined and confident. Another characteristic which was enjoyable about Lou was her wardrobe. She was a very creative dresser and had her own idea of fashion, which also wasn't at all trendy. Will on the other had was a totally sexy, powerful, wealthy man before his accident. He had the world by the balls and he loved it. The accident took the wind right out of his sails and left him depressed, angry and bitter. He also could even be considered borderline cruel. I didn't like him at all in the beginning, but by the end of the story, I almost think he may have been my favorite character. He's smart, witty and most importantly had a very big heart. Part of what made the story for me was how Lou and Will carried on between each other. The sarcasm and banter was done to perfection. Now this story covers a very debatable and sensitive topic euthanasia or death with dignity. Its a great book which could spark great classroom or book club discussions. The ending was sad but fitting. Of course it definitely didn't wrap up the way I wanted it too, but I have to ask myself, would I have loved the book as much if it had ended differently? Despite this, it still managed to give me all the closer I needed. I'm not sure about what side of the discussion most people would end up on. I strongly encourage all adults to give this one a try, especially to weigh in and voice opinions. Its THAT kind of book! Moral dilemmas, a book that leaves you to ponder and wonder what would you do if you were in that situation? I think its really something special and has a little bit of something for any type of reader.