Jojo Moyes is a contemporary writer, author of novels published in half a million copies and translated into more than thirty languages. The leading film studios of the world buy the rights to the adaptation of her works, and the sentimental stories about modest life and daring dreams touch the hearts of millions of readers around the world.
Biography
Jojo Moyes was born and raised in London. Before gaining recognition in the field of writing, Jojo worked in various fields. She was a taxi dispatcher, a Braille typewriter, and a compiler of small advertising brochures. In 1994, she completed a journalism course at the University of London. Work in the newspaper completely absorbed her and opened the door to the world of literature. After the release of the debut work, which brought the newly-made novelist fame not only in England but also abroad, journalistic activity had to be abandoned. This Jojo Moyes was not upset, because the title of one of the best writers in the genre of a romantic novel prompted the creation of a number of works, each of which attracts and touches readers around the world.
Today, the writer lives in Essex with her family and continues to delight her fans with ironic and sentimental stories every year, which, perhaps, would not have been so demanded in the book market if they had not had such unpredictable storylines.
"Shelter from the rain"
The first work of the English writer tells about the relations of women of three generations. The daughter has long lost contact with her mother. She left her parental home in Ireland a long time ago. Now she herself is the mother of an adult daughter. But after many years, the woman returns to her home, where the relationship between loved ones and such distant people is being redefined. The heroines of the novel comprehend the truth of kindred love, a sense of duty and, finally, begin to feel the inextricable connection that is present between them.
"The ship of brides"
In Russian, this novel was released for the first time in 2014. In this work, the author refers to difficult post-war times. Jojo Moyes is a writer for whom the main subject of the story is the world of women, which is so unlike the male one even in peacetime. What can we say about the time when the war is already behind, but its consequences are extremely tangible. Several hundred girls who did not have time to become wives are sailing on a liner to their failed husbands. But the journey is long. And during this time, the author of the novel reveals the characters and the fate of several passengers, as well as the idea that a long journey is sometimes much more pleasant than arriving at a destination.
"Dancing with the horses"
In Russian in 2015, the novel "Dancing with Horses" by Jojo Moyes. Photos of this publication are located above. The story of the granddaughter of a former professional rider, whose life once changes, and an unexpected acquaintance. Fateful events that can change not only life but also the character of a person are Jojo Moyes's favorite topic. But, despite this, the plots of her works are unique and inimitable. And opening a new book by this remarkable writer, a reader already familiar with her work can hardly predict the further course of events.
"See you"
This novel is another sad love story from Jojo Moyes. Reviews of this work are unambiguous: the novel makes you cry and cannot leave anyone indifferent. The theme of pity and regret has been repeatedly touched by the classics of world literature. A person who suddenly loses the ability to move and the right to even the simplest and simplest joys of life causes bitter regret. There is a desire, having said a few insincere words, to turn away and not see this tragic picture. In this case, it is nothing but pity. But it happens, although much less frequently, that an unfortunate person, chained forever to a wheelchair, meets a person who can forever share all his sorrows and sorrows. Become, in spite of everything, its second half. This is compassion. The ability to make sacrifices in the name of love, to perform not a minute heroic act, but a life-long feat. The main character of the novel Jojo Moyes is ready to commit it. However, the person she loves cannot accept such a gift.
The novel "See You" makes you think. This is not a romantic story, but a book that reveals philosophical topics about the role of man in society and about what he can become for others after the loss of physical or material abilities. The topic in literature is not new, but subtle irony and an unexpected ending make this work original.
The English writer does not stop in her creative development. Publishers regularly publish new creations by this author. Soon, a film shot from the script of one of her novels will appear on the screen. It will undoubtedly be of interest to fans of Moyes, but the effect of viewing it is unlikely to exceed the impression of a read book.