Every Note Played

Me Before You is a novel by Lisa Genova that explores the themes of loss, resilience, and finding harmony in the face of tragedy. It follows the story of Richard, a concert pianist diagnosed with ALS, and his reluctant caregiver, Karina, who is trapped in an unfulfilling life. Through their struggles, they reconcile their past and find meaning in their lives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 07 March 2019
Publisher: Allen & Unwin

A virtuoso performance by the bestselling author of Still Alice, Lisa Genova, delivers a stunning novel of finding harmony amidst the most tragic of situations. An accomplished concert pianist, Richard has already suffered many losses in his life: the acrimonious divorce from his ex-wife, Karina; the estrangement of his daughter, Grace; and now, a devastating diagnosis. ALS. The relentlessly progressive paralysis of ALS begins in the cruellest way possible - in his hands. As Richard becomes more and more locked inside his body and can no longer play piano or live on his own, Karina steps in as his reluctant caregiver.

Paralysed in a different way, Karina is trapped within a prison of excuses and blame, stuck in an unfulfilling life as an after-school piano teacher, afraid to pursue the path she abandoned as a young woman. As Richard's muscles, voice, and breath fade, the two struggle to reconcile their past before it's too late. With a strong musical sensibility and the staggering insight of Jojo Moyes, Me Before You, Lisa Genova has delivered a masterful exploration of what it means to find yourself within the most shattering of circumstances.

Weight: 222g
Dimension: 193 x 170 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781760633080
Edition number: Main