Someone Else's Shoes: A Novel
Product ID: 512151937
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! “Very few authors have the power to make you laugh on one page and cry on the next. Moyes is one of them.” — The New York Times A story of mix-ups, mess-ups and making the most of second chances, this is the new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jojo Moyes, author of Me Before You and The Giver of Stars Who are you when you are forced to walk in someone else’s shoes? Nisha Cantor lives the globetrotting life of the seriously wealthy, until her husband announces a divorce and cuts her off. Nisha is determined to hang onto her glamorous life. But in the meantime, she must scramble to cope--she doesn’t even have the shoes she was, until a moment ago, standing in. That’s because Sam Kemp – in the bleakest point of her life – has accidentally taken Nisha’s gym bag. But Sam hardly has time to worry about a lost gym bag--she’s struggling to keep herself and her family afloat. When she tries on Nisha’s six-inch high Christian Louboutin red crocodile shoes, the resulting jolt of confidence that makes her realize something must change—and that thing is herself. Full of Jojo Moyes’ signature humor, brilliant storytelling, and warmth, Someone Else’s Shoes is a story about how just one little thing can suddenly change everything. Review: Engaging Story About Female Friendships - What makes a book a winner for me? When I can’t put it down, even reading while on bus or car rides, and very relatable main characters. I am happy to report that this book (my first by this author! ) ticked all the boxes. Nisha and Sam are from two very different worlds but their fates become entwined when Sam accidentally picks up Nisha’s gym bag, containing a very pricey pair of Christian Louboutin heels. Something amazing happens when Sam dares to wear the stunning shoes. She becomes more self- confident and assertive, and in turn, she sets in motion a change of events that will shake up her mundane life. Nisha is dealing with her own set of problems and while she always believed herself to be extremely confident, also finds new strength. I absolutely loved the clever plot and the supporting characters. While the ending was little predictable, I still enjoyed every minute of this wonderful, empowering story. Highly recommend! Favorite quotes: There is a shorthand in women this age, Sam realizes. There is none of the sharp elbows of their twenties and thirties, not an ounce of competitiveness. By their late forties and fifties, they’re all survivors, of death, divorce, disease, trauma, of something.” “Some days I’ve felt like I don’t even exist. It’s hard for you to imagine now, while you’re young and beautiful and everyone notices every move you make. But I seem to be invisible, these days, and when even the man you love doesn’t see you it’s . . . well, it’s pretty soul-destroying. I needed to feel like a different version of myself— and the shoes, I guess, were a part of that.” Review: Very Enjoyable! - I really enjoyed this book. I feel like I got to know the character’s personalities individually and how they blended together as they were all thrown into a chaotic situation from a simple mishap. There is humor, strong woman characters and heartwarming moments.
E**N
Engaging Story About Female Friendships
What makes a book a winner for me? When I can’t put it down, even reading while on bus or car rides, and very relatable main characters. I am happy to report that this book (my first by this author! ) ticked all the boxes. Nisha and Sam are from two very different worlds but their fates become entwined when Sam accidentally picks up Nisha’s gym bag, containing a very pricey pair of Christian Louboutin heels. Something amazing happens when Sam dares to wear the stunning shoes. She becomes more self- confident and assertive, and in turn, she sets in motion a change of events that will shake up her mundane life. Nisha is dealing with her own set of problems and while she always believed herself to be extremely confident, also finds new strength. I absolutely loved the clever plot and the supporting characters. While the ending was little predictable, I still enjoyed every minute of this wonderful, empowering story. Highly recommend! Favorite quotes: There is a shorthand in women this age, Sam realizes. There is none of the sharp elbows of their twenties and thirties, not an ounce of competitiveness. By their late forties and fifties, they’re all survivors, of death, divorce, disease, trauma, of something.” “Some days I’ve felt like I don’t even exist. It’s hard for you to imagine now, while you’re young and beautiful and everyone notices every move you make. But I seem to be invisible, these days, and when even the man you love doesn’t see you it’s . . . well, it’s pretty soul-destroying. I needed to feel like a different version of myself— and the shoes, I guess, were a part of that.”
R**S
Very Enjoyable!
I really enjoyed this book. I feel like I got to know the character’s personalities individually and how they blended together as they were all thrown into a chaotic situation from a simple mishap. There is humor, strong woman characters and heartwarming moments.
M**.
I loved this book!
I am a big fan of JoJo Moyes and this was a gem find for me. A simple premise of an accidental gym bag switch, changes the lives of two women. I got it as an audio book, from the library, and the narration was perfect. There are just enough twists and turns to keep the story lively. The characters are great and it has it's laugh and cry moments. For those who call this a romance novel, I totally disagree. This is about women and obstacles and pride and determination. Hated when it was over.
K**R
Someone Else’s Shoes LOE Book Club Review
This book was a good read for my book club. The book started off slow, but then the story picked up and was a great story and had a great end.
B**M
Colliding worlds and personal crises
I enjoyed this novel and was invested early on in the predicaments of the two main characters, Sam and Nisha, whose lives intertwine when Sam accidentally picks up a bag containing Nisha's Chanel jacket and Louboutin shoes. These women come from completely different social spheres, but their individual life crises felt real and appropriate for their personal situation. Each woman finds her life falling apart around her and tries to keep navigating ahead as best she can, until fate brings them together again and they forge a common purpose. The supporting characters of Jasmine and Andrea are relatable and deeply likeable. The red shoes at the center of all the drama feature prominently in a heist-like adventure segment of the novel, and this was the only part of the novel which felt a bit contrived and far-fetched for my taste. The character of Aleks is very appealing, and almost too good to be true. However, I liked and sympathized with all the characters and wanted to see how they would navigate their difficulties with their friends' support and try to restore order to their respective worlds. The plot threads were resolved and the ending was satisfying.
M**A
Slow burn
Ended up being okay book in the end but it took until the last 2 chapters for me to get into it. Very slow burner.
M**.
Fun, fast paced read
I really enjoyed this book. It had an interesting story that progressed fast enough to keep you interested and reading way too late into the night
L**Y
Fantastic Storyline
It is the first time I've ordered a book authored by JoJo Moyes. One of the best books I've ever read (and I read a LOT of books)! I will certainly order more.
C**3
Funny and entertaining!
Such a great story! Have bought it as a gift for a few friends as it made me laugh! A great beach read!
S**M
Recommended read!
Funny, witty, with a few plot twists and a new found improbable friendship of two women from two different walks of life.
A**L
Loved it
Loved the book. Kept me hooked up and interested the whole time. Also love all the characters in the book.
R**A
Oförutsägbar
Mysig bok, går ej att förutse vad som ska hända.
N**I
Spannendes Buch für schöne Lesestunden.
Wieder eine tolle und spannende Geschichte! Jojo Moyer gehen die Themen nicht aus :o) !
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