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The Last Letter From Your Lover

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

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Jojo Moyes

The Last Letter From Your Lover

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1960s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Last Letter From Your Lover by Jojo Moyes intertwines the lives of Ellie Haworth, a journalist in 2003, and Jennifer Stirling, who had a passionate affair with Anthony O’Hare in the 1960s. Ellie, while researching, discovers their love letters and helps reunite the once-separated lovers, which leads her to reassess her own romantic life.

Romantic

Emotional

Bittersweet

Inspirational

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

171,056 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jojo Moyes' The Last Letter From Your Lover is a poignant and well-crafted dual narrative weaving past and present love stories. Critics praise its emotional depth and vintage romance feel but note occasional predictability. Characters are richly developed, though some find the transitions between timelines disorienting. Enthusiasts of heartfelt, evocative storytelling will cherish it.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Last Letter From Your Lover?

Readers who enjoy romantic dramas with intricate plots and dual timelines will be captivated by The Last Letter From Your Lover by Jojo Moyes. Fans of Nicholas Sparks' The Notebook or Audrey Niffenegger's The Time Traveler's Wife will appreciate the emotional depth and enduring love stories in Moyes' novel.

4.2

171,056 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Character List

Ellie Haworth

A feature writer for a London newspaper in 2003, whose discovery of old love letters opens her eyes to new possibilities in romance. She embarks on a personal journey while navigating a complicated relationship with a married man.

A wealthy homemaker in the 1960s, who begins an affair with Anthony O’Hare after recognizing her dissatisfaction with her conventional life. Her storyline explores her personal transformation amid societal pressures.

An emotionally expressive man who develops a deep connection with Jennifer Stirling through letters. His ability to express emotions contrasts with Jennifer's husband, leading to complexities in his personal life.

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1960s

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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