The perfect balance of romance and realism. A goal is set fairly soon in the novel which leaves the readers intrigued by the plot with a 'will it or won't it' attitude. This book is a rollercoaster ride, to say the least, as you sympathise with Will and have an understanding of his behaviour, you also understand the perspective of Louisa. Another amazing thing about this novel is that the audience has the ability to share their opinions on the actions of each character effectively, this alone clearly demonstrates the power of this novel. This novel also holds the ability to change the opinions of the audience due to the novels raw subject matter.