Bookseller Reviews
View all
Enjoyable
This was my first read of Jojo Moyes but because of the hype surrounding Me before you, I was expected a lot from it. Although the book didn't quite reach ... READ MORE
A delight to read
In a lot of ways this book is every bit as good as the author's previous novel but the subject matter just didn't have the same emotional impact for me tha... READ MORE
Synopsis
The beautiful, poignant and utterly compelling No. 1 bestseller from the author of ME BEFORE YOU, STILL ME and SOMEONE ELSE'S SHOES.
'An uplifting, charming, life-affirming tale that you won't want to put down' HEAT
_________
Jess always wears flip-flops in the hope of spring . . .
Jess Thomas has two jobs and two kids and never enough money.
And when life knocks her down, she does her best to bounce right back.
But sometimes you can't do it all on your own . . .
Ed is the good guy gone bad . . .
Ed Nichols had it all, then one stupid mistake cost him everything.
Now he'll do anything to make it right.
One chance encounter . . .
Ed doesn't want to save anyone.
And Jess certainly doesn't want saving.
But together they might just be more than they could ever be apart . . .
____________
'A laugh-out-loud, rollicking good read and a very touching love story' Sunday Independent
'A beautifully written love story I relished' Daily Mail
'A heartbreaking, laugh-out-loud, roller coaster' Sunday Express
'Raw, funny, real and sad, this is storytelling at its best' Marie Claire
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9781405909051
- Number of pages: 544
- Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 33 mm
- Weight: 376g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allJojo has done it once again!
I was so thrilled to receive this book from Waterstones to review, having read a few of Jojo Moyes books and loved each one. Well Jojo has done it once aga... READ MORE
Not My Kind of Book at All
On the front cover of the book one of the review is ‘majestic, utterly compelling’, being a committed reader of her previous novels, and having a copy of T... READ MORE
A wonderful warm read
Jess is a single mum to her own daughter and her husband’s son with a former partner. She’s holding down two jobs, lives in a rough area of town and never ... READ MORE
Loved it!
I absolutely loved this book, which has the perfect blend of laugh-out-loud humour and genuinely heartbreaking family tragedies, I'm not really sure what I... READ MORE
Oh my god, it's a must read!
One Plus One is a majestic book that is a fantastic journey. Jojo Moyes has taken me on an emotional ride as I follow the journey taken by the main charact... READ MORE
A story of one chaotic and quirky family
The One Plus One is the eagerly anticipated novel from Jojo Moyes of best-selling Me Before You and The Girl You Left Behind fame. It tells the story of si... READ MORE
Heartwarming read
An intelligent, romantic novel about modern life. The story centres around Jess, a single mother who is struggling with what life has thrown at her. The ch... READ MORE
Yet another great Moyes book
I was fascinated by The Slap so when this dropped onto my door mat from Real Readers I was really keen to start reading this. The difference is that I foun... READ MORE
fast paced, good read
This is a story of two adults, each with their own issues, meeting and by chance being thrown into a situation together.
The book is very fast paced and ... READ MORE
Such a good story!
Review: wow-such a different concept for a book! Whilst I was reading this book-someone asked me what it was about and I really struggled to tell them with... READ MORE
Liked it, didn't love it
This is your average chick lit novel, a little bit sugary in places, completely unrealistic and predictable in others, however saying this, it is totally r... READ MORE
Another classic from Jojo Moyles
I have to be honest and say I have no idea how she does it. Jo Jo Moyles takes a storyline, which in many other writers’ hands would become bland, mundane ... READ MORE
Wonderfulness in a book!
I was lucky enough to be provided with an advance reading copy of this new book and, having read a JoJo Moyes book before, needless to say I was excited.
T... READ MORE
Another winner from Jojo Moyes!
Another winner from Jojo Moyes - this author simply does not disappoint!
The One Plus One is a delightful and romantic story of two people's very different... READ MORE
A wonderful read
Single mum Jess is struggling. Since her husband Marty upped and left she has tried to provide for their young daughter Tanzie (Constanza) and teenage step... READ MORE
Another good read from Jojo Moyes
Jojo Moyes is an excellent story teller and is brilliant at creating characters you immediately engage with and care about. She has done this again with th... READ MORE
Good read
A story of two adults with very different problems in their lives who meet. It's a very busy busy story with lots going on all the time you feel quite exh... READ MORE
Emotional roller coaster - a great read!
Jess Thomas, single mother, works long hours at several low paid jobs, to make ends meet. Her daughter, Tanzie, is a hard-working school girl, brilliant at... READ MORE
Fantastic!
This is the story of the Thomas family, an average sort of family who are on the verge of crises.
Jess is a single mum to Nicky and Tanzie.
Nicky is a te... READ MORE
Thoroughly enjoyable
I took this book on holiday and I couldn't put it down. I can honestly say this is one of the best books I have ever read. First time reading Jojo Moyes no... READ MORE
The One Plus One
I was excited to be provided with an advance reading copy of the One Plus One, having read a JoJo Moyes book before and enjoyed her books I was very keen t... READ MORE
I read this in one day!
We open up the tale with Jess & Natalie, Jess is our main character, well one of them, and Natalie as they go about their job, cleaning. They are chatting ... READ MORE
Powerful, heartfelt and unexpected
Jess is a single mum struggling to make ends meet for herself, two children and their dog. She lives in a council flat in a poor neighbourhood, she works t... READ MORE
Looking for a good curl up?!
Jojo Moyes has created another work which totally absorbs the reader. I found myself looking forward to getting home every evening to be able to curl up an... READ MORE
One + One = Fabulous!
Oh this book is an absolute joy! Jojo Moyes just gets better and better with each new story she writes. Who else could turn the gritty reality of a hard-wo... READ MORE
Enjoyable and interesting
You know what's going to happen, who's going to end up with who, but the way it happens is so engaging that I couldn't put it down. This book went everywhe... READ MORE
The One Plus One- Road trip to unexpected romance
Jess Thomas is a single mother who has two jobs and works really hard to make ends meet. Her husband left her 2 years ago with 2 children, who are being ha... READ MORE
Perfect for a cold winter night
The events maybe be a little difficult to relate to for some readers in a literal sense but characters themselves were so engaging, believeable and well de... READ MORE
Stunning!
Meet Jess, a single mother who really does try her best. Sometimes it seems that her best is just not good enough. She has two jobs, and two children - and... READ MORE
one of Jojo moyes best
THE ONE PLUS ONE BY JOJO I am amazed that Jojo Moyes has published yet another really enjoyable novel. My mother enjoyed The One Plus One too..
I am really... READ MORE
I loved it.
The One Plus One is a great book for everyone who likes Jojo Moyes.
This book as about love, but it is also very much about understanding the human nature.... READ MORE
The One plus One ...is it THE ONE?
As an avid Katie Fforde and Jill Mansell, and having read some of Moyes' previous offerings I looked forward to reading The One plus One.
After a slow star... READ MORE
Jojo can do no wrong
Jojo can do no wrong! I love that when you pick up one of her books everyone is different. You think you will never read another book as good..until her ne... READ MORE
Not a usual read for me, but I loved it
I surprised myself and really enjoyed The One Plus One. I'm not the biggest reader of women's fiction, if you look at my book shelves you'll find a lot of ... READ MORE
Car journey with a difference
Complete page turner emotions run high and with her unique ability to draw you into her world JJ pens yet another winner. An excellent read for all.
You may also like...
I Who Have Never Known Men
Price: £9.99
The Wedding People
Price: £10.99
The Names
Price: £9.99
We All Live Here
Price: £9.99
Yesteryear
Price: £16.99
The Daisy Chain Flower Shop
Price: £9.99
Wild Dark Shore
Price: £9.99
When the Cranes Fly South
Price: £9.99
The Eights
Price: £9.99
The Correspondent
Price: £9.99
The Long Shoe
Price: £9.99
Land
Price: £25.00
The Divorce
Price: £9.99
Heart the Lover
Price: £9.99
Atmosphere
Price: £9.99
The Impossible Fortune
Price: £9.99