“Life is good when you spend it with [characters] who make your heart happy.”
Life is short. We all know we should spend it with people who make us laugh and feel loved—which, of course, are just two of the reasons I love to spend time with Rae. Doesn’t it stand to reason then that we should spend time with characters who make us laugh? Characters who make us think and feel? Let me just say that it’s true, life is good when you spend it with characters who ultimately make you happy that you got to know them.
If I sound like a book nerd, it’s because I am. At 2@27, we have our favorite authors—that’s no secret. We’re especially fond of writers who create memorable and inspiring characters. We can always count on JoJo’s mojo. Jodi Picoult’s right: “Nobody writes women the way JoJo Moyes does.” Lila Kennedy, the female protagonist in We All Live Here, spoke to me. I could really relate to her. For one, she has a whole lot on her plate. Check. What’s more, she unwittingly had her world turned upside down. Big ol check. Plus, she has the pressure of providing for her family. Yet another check. Have I mentioned that she has a BFF who keeps her sane? The only time Lila got under my skin was when, bright as she is, she fell for a charmer with a gift for breadcrumbing. But I forgave her because this is a story about forgiveness. Lila and I can both attest that even fractured families can find strength and wholeness thanks to the indisputable power of love. I’ll let Lisa Jewell have the last word here: “Jojo Moyes is as wise, funny, and glorious as ever with We All Live Here.”