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Pamela Dorman Books (2023), 448 pages
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"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 and Sam Kemp are two very different women. Nisha, 45, lives the globetrotting life of the seriously wealthy, until her husband inexplicably cuts her off entirely. She doesn't even have the shoes she was, until a moment ago, standing in. That's because Sam - 47, middle-aged, struggling to keep herself and her family afloat - has accidentally taken Nisha's gym bag. Now Nisha's got nothing. And Sam's walking tall with shoes that catch eyes - and give her a career an unexpected boost. Except Nisha wants her life back - and she'll start with her shoes . . . Someone Else's Shoes is a funny, moving and heartfelt story about how, for any of us just one little thing can suddenly change everything"--… (more)
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LibraryThing member Gingersnap000
My favorite book, so far, for 2023. The story is of two.women who are from two different economic lifestyle. Sam is given a day at an upscale gym where she.places her bag into a locker. Nisha who is the wife of a wealthy man comes into.the gym and finding no.locker takes.out Sam bag and.places hers
Then the whirlwind adventure begins. Ms. Myers once again builds on both female characters and their problems. I became so invested in both characters that tears flowed at the end.
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in the locker. Sam.receives an urgent message from.her horrible boss and rushes out with the wrong bag.Then the whirlwind adventure begins. Ms. Myers once again builds on both female characters and their problems. I became so invested in both characters that tears flowed at the end.
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LibraryThing member Anniik
TW/CW: Mental illness, suicide attempt, terminal illness, death of a parent, divorce, marital discord, adultery
RATING: 4/5
REVIEW: Someone Else’s Shoes is the story of Nisha – a very wealthy American trophy wife, and Sam – a middle class woman whose life seems to be falling apart, two women
The plot revolves around these shoes and their importance to both women and the lives they are leading.
This isn’t usually the kind of book I’d read, but I’m really glad I did. This book is a book about female friendships, about the importance of family, and about how things are not always as they seem.
I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it for fans of contemporary fiction and of books centered around women and female friendships.
RATING: 4/5
REVIEW: Someone Else’s Shoes is the story of Nisha – a very wealthy American trophy wife, and Sam – a middle class woman whose life seems to be falling apart, two women
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who had never met but who are pulled into each other’s orbits when their bags are accidentally mixed up in a gym locker room and Sam finds herself in possession of a very expensive pair of shoes.The plot revolves around these shoes and their importance to both women and the lives they are leading.
This isn’t usually the kind of book I’d read, but I’m really glad I did. This book is a book about female friendships, about the importance of family, and about how things are not always as they seem.
I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it for fans of contemporary fiction and of books centered around women and female friendships.
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LibraryThing member shazjhb
The stars are for enjoyment. This is not great literature, the people are fun, the situations clever - fun read
LibraryThing member mchwest
This was an interesting story but a couple of the plot lines were just boring. I completely skipped Phil's time with his therapist, just not interested, and the end got very muddled.
LibraryThing member nyiper
OHHHH, what a wonderfully wild ride through another terrific book by JoJo Moyes. I have read all of her books and I know that I will always be thrilled with the story she produces---and this was certainly NO exception!! Wonderful, wonderful characters. How Moyes comes up with the layers of detail
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involved in producing her books is just plain mind boggling!!! I can hardly wait for her next one!!!!! Show Less
LibraryThing member Twink
Jojo Moyes' latest bestseller is Someone Else's Shoes.
A pair of designer shoes is the catalyst for two storylines - and two protagonists. Nisha's wealthy husband has decided that he is getting divorced and cuts Nisha off with just the clothes on her back. Sam is struggling at work and on the home
All of the elements that make Moyes' book so wonderful to read and listen to are present. A protagonist that you can't help be behind - Sam is easy to like. Nisha, on the other hand, is more than a little prickly.
All of the elements that make Moyes' books so wonderful to read and listen to are present. A protagonist that you can't help be behind - Sam is easy to like. Nisha, on the other hand, is more than a little prickly. A wonderful supporting cast, catchy dialogue, humor, pathos, relationships, friendship, parenting, finding yourself, second chances and so much more.
I listened to Someone Else's Shoes. I've said it more than once - I become immersed in a story when I listen. That's especially true when it's an excellent narrator like Daisy Ridley. Her voice is rich and easy on the ears.She has created a voice for each character that truly suits them. It's also very easy to know who's speaking. She easily captures the emotions and actions of Moyes' plot.
I've enjoyed each and every book Moyes has written and this latest just might be my new favourite. A wonderful presentation of a wonderful book
A pair of designer shoes is the catalyst for two storylines - and two protagonists. Nisha's wealthy husband has decided that he is getting divorced and cuts Nisha off with just the clothes on her back. Sam is struggling at work and on the home
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front as well. And their paths cross... I'll leave it there (along with the red shoes) for you to discover the rest.All of the elements that make Moyes' book so wonderful to read and listen to are present. A protagonist that you can't help be behind - Sam is easy to like. Nisha, on the other hand, is more than a little prickly.
All of the elements that make Moyes' books so wonderful to read and listen to are present. A protagonist that you can't help be behind - Sam is easy to like. Nisha, on the other hand, is more than a little prickly. A wonderful supporting cast, catchy dialogue, humor, pathos, relationships, friendship, parenting, finding yourself, second chances and so much more.
I listened to Someone Else's Shoes. I've said it more than once - I become immersed in a story when I listen. That's especially true when it's an excellent narrator like Daisy Ridley. Her voice is rich and easy on the ears.She has created a voice for each character that truly suits them. It's also very easy to know who's speaking. She easily captures the emotions and actions of Moyes' plot.
I've enjoyed each and every book Moyes has written and this latest just might be my new favourite. A wonderful presentation of a wonderful book
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LibraryThing member witchyrichy
Someone Else's Shoes by Jojo Moyes is this month's book group choice. I enjoyed it and I suspect the rest of the group did as well. The premise involves a pair of unique shoes that lead to an unlikely friendship between four women, each struggling in their own way. Nisha, once known as Anita, left
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behind her former life and best friend to marry the egomaniacal Karl, who is now ready to move onto a younger model. Meanwhile, Sam is struggling to support her family as her husband sinks further into depression. Through these challenges, both women, with the help of their friends, find inner strength. Nisha is a bit overdone as the vain, wealthy woman, but we her eventual transformation is authentic. I found Sam's story the most compelling as it seemed a more realistic story. Show Less
LibraryThing member ElizabethCromb
An enjoyable read about two women who rise to the challenges of their very different lives. A book about women who find their strength and who learn that other women can be a great suppport even if they live very different lives and have different values.
LibraryThing member Craftybilda
Another great story from Jojo.
LibraryThing member JoniMFisher
Jojo Moyes explores the power of women's friendships in this laugh-out-loud tale of two women who accidentally trade shoes. Nisha Conner's red 6-inch designer heels empower her and represent the high status she strives for as a social climber. Sam (Samantha?) Kemp's clunky plain black shoes serve
Their lives intersect at the gym during a pivotal day in their lives. The unintentional shoe swap has a long-term effect on their personal lives and sense of identity.
The story explores marital relationships, class differences, and the challenges women still face to be treated with the same respect as men. When angry, exhausted women of a certain age combine forces, they are amazing.
While the language in the dialogue is often salty, the message is worth the read.
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her dutiful life as a print shop sales manager.Their lives intersect at the gym during a pivotal day in their lives. The unintentional shoe swap has a long-term effect on their personal lives and sense of identity.
The story explores marital relationships, class differences, and the challenges women still face to be treated with the same respect as men. When angry, exhausted women of a certain age combine forces, they are amazing.
While the language in the dialogue is often salty, the message is worth the read.
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LibraryThing member flourgirl49
Solid story, enjoyable read. Jojo Moyes comes through again.
LibraryThing member decaturmamaof2
This was a quick enjoyable read - I liked the characters, even if the story was a bit predictable.
LibraryThing member terran
Thank you, Jodi Picoult. I enjoyed everything about this book.
LibraryThing member janismack
Story of two women who accidently take each other’s gym bag. This book could have been 50 pages shorter.
LibraryThing member TNbookgroup
Eileen.
This is a fun book; I don't want all my suggestions to be serious fare. Several people, including Jan Rivero, recommended it to me when I was looking for books to cheer me up. I think the setup is like The Prince and the Pauper--two women accidentally pick up the other's bag at the gym. As
CHPL has many paper copies, as well as audio and ebook formats. The paperback edition came out this week.
This is a fun book; I don't want all my suggestions to be serious fare. Several people, including Jan Rivero, recommended it to me when I was looking for books to cheer me up. I think the setup is like The Prince and the Pauper--two women accidentally pick up the other's bag at the gym. As
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each experiences something of the other one's life, awkward and funny encounters occur but some new understands too. The book is a bit long 400+ pages, it is a fast read.CHPL has many paper copies, as well as audio and ebook formats. The paperback edition came out this week.
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LibraryThing member Spiritrider1101
I recently finished listening to an incredible audiobook and can't stop thinking about it! In Someone Else's Shoes by JoJo Moyers was an absolute delight. The characters of Nisha and Sam are so well-developed, and their story is truly captivating. Nisha and Sam couldn't be more different - one is
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wealthy, and the other is not. Their lives collide when a mix-up involving expensive shoes leads to a series of unfortunate events. Nisha is desperate to retrieve her shoes as they hold significant value in her divorce proceedings, while Sam is torn between returning the shoes and her love for them. It's a rollercoaster of emotions - from laughter to joy and even a few tears. The audiobook is narrated by Daisy Ridley, who does an incredible job bringing the story to life. I can't recommend this book enough - it's a definite five-star read, and I'm eager to explore more of JoJo's work in the future. Show Less
Awards
Audie Award (Finalist — 2024)
NPR: Books We Love (2023)
LibraryReads (Monthly Pick — Hall of Fame — February 2023)
Original language
English
Original publication date
2023
Physical description
448 p.; 9 inches
ISBN
1984879294 / 9781984879295