Afternoon Readers Book Club
December 2015
One plus one
JoJo Moyes
Readers were attracted to the book by the blurb on the book
jacket, “Suppose your life sucks. A lot.” That’s the core of this unlikely
romance populated with quirky characters.
Readers said they liked the book for the most part but found
the adults immature and the children interesting. Norman, the big dog was a hit
with everyone. Jess, the mother was very nurturing and put her children needs
ahead of her own. She was determined to be the good mother and this resonated
with readers. Ed, a geeky tech millionaire runs into legal trouble but redeems
himself under Jess’s influence.
One
plus one is both hilarious and poignant. The story covers serious themes about perseverance and devotion
and how things work out in the end, at least in this book. Readers routed for
all of the characters except for Jess’s Ne'er–do–well
ex-husband and the Fishers, her horrible neighbors. Readers spoke about how events in the book
connected with their own lives. They discussed family issues relating to
feelings and actions of the characters This led into discussions about husbands
and life after children have grown up and moved out.
One
plus one was a new book for readers, but some have read her other books and
everyone said the they will read more of them; Me before you, After you, The
girl you left behind and The last letter from your lover, all of which were
received with wide critical acclaim.
Have
you read One plus One? What did you
think? Please share your thoughts in comments.
