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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
I loved reading “What Alice forgot”. The style of writing reminded me of “gone girl”. The writer improved on the “gone girl” style that switched from the perspective of the husbands thoughts telling the story to the wife telling her side of the story through her diary. In “What Alice Forgot” you get Alice’s perspective as she is regaining her memory, which in itself is creative writing. You also get her sisters perspective through a “diary” titled “Elisabeth’s homework for Dr. Hodges”. I don’t want to explain it and spoil it for the reader. But lots of juicy secrets are in the explanation and writing of her journal. A third perspective is given through “Frannie’s letters to Phil”. I’m not even going to comment on who Frannie and Phil are. Trust me, you will enjoy letting the story unravel as the characters intertwine and connect with their thoughts and perspectives. It’s that Ah Ha moment after feeling misunderstood and you realize someone else has a similar struggle and they do get what you are going through.
This book has as many twists and turns as a murder mystery. It didn’t need a scandal, crime or murder. What made it interesting is how “upbeateveryday life” and relatable it was. Several times the author leads you in one direction and ends the chapter with an unexpected cliff hanger. I could not put this book down. All the way up to the end of the book, even the epilogue secrets are being revealed about the characters connecting them through their common circumstances you never knew they both shared.
I couldn’t give it 4 stars because I hated the last 30 pages. The decisions at the end that the Alice made was frustrating to me. I wanted to “fix” her problem but she was not cooperating. I was contemplating archiving the book and finishing the ending how I wanted it to end. The author redeemed herself with the epilogue. Maybe I wasn’t the only one that didn’t like the ending or think it fit with the personality she created for the main character.
It was a wonderful journey looking at the ideas and issues from the very different perspectives of all the characters. Analyzing how past experiences effect a person’s personality and change their values, beliefs and impact decisions. All of the characters were very relatable. I found it insightful to have the opportunity to stand in their shoes for a while. I would imagine many women will have one character that they relate most to. For me it was Alice. I’d like to make my husband and kids read the book so I can say see, I’m not crazy, other people feel this way. Maybe I’ll get lucky and they’ll make a movie of it. Although, I could never get them to watch “I don’t know How does she does it” with Sarah Jessica Parker after they made the movie for that book. I guess it is hopeless getting 4 boys and my husband to understand and relate to the only woman in the house. I’ll just have to be happy knowing I’m not alone. There is nothing wrong with “me”, it’s them…right?
This was an insightful thought provoking book that was fun to read. Great book to relax with on the beach or poolside.
This book has as many twists and turns as a murder mystery. It didn’t need a scandal, crime or murder. What made it interesting is how “upbeateveryday life” and relatable it was. Several times the author leads you in one direction and ends the chapter with an unexpected cliff hanger. I could not put this book down. All the way up to the end of the book, even the epilogue secrets are being revealed about the characters connecting them through their common circumstances you never knew they both shared.
I couldn’t give it 4 stars because I hated the last 30 pages. The decisions at the end that the Alice made was frustrating to me. I wanted to “fix” her problem but she was not cooperating. I was contemplating archiving the book and finishing the ending how I wanted it to end. The author redeemed herself with the epilogue. Maybe I wasn’t the only one that didn’t like the ending or think it fit with the personality she created for the main character.
It was a wonderful journey looking at the ideas and issues from the very different perspectives of all the characters. Analyzing how past experiences effect a person’s personality and change their values, beliefs and impact decisions. All of the characters were very relatable. I found it insightful to have the opportunity to stand in their shoes for a while. I would imagine many women will have one character that they relate most to. For me it was Alice. I’d like to make my husband and kids read the book so I can say see, I’m not crazy, other people feel this way. Maybe I’ll get lucky and they’ll make a movie of it. Although, I could never get them to watch “I don’t know How does she does it” with Sarah Jessica Parker after they made the movie for that book. I guess it is hopeless getting 4 boys and my husband to understand and relate to the only woman in the house. I’ll just have to be happy knowing I’m not alone. There is nothing wrong with “me”, it’s them…right?
This was an insightful thought provoking book that was fun to read. Great book to relax with on the beach or poolside.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Took the oprah book quiz and this is the book I'm supposed to read next. It was already on my bookshelf. :-)
4.5. This was lovely. I listened and the narrator was fantastic!!!
4.5. This was lovely. I listened and the narrator was fantastic!!!
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is my first Liane Moriarty novel and I was happily satisfied with my reading experience. I liked piecing together Alice's life as she learns about herself and what's happened over the last 10 years. I was engaged and interested the entire time and wanted to see how things came together. I especially liked that we got to see not only Alice's perspective but Elisabeth and Frannie's as well through their journal entries. I was happy with how everything played out. This was a very intriguing read and I'm happy to have picked it up. I enjoyed the premise and if it sounds interesting to you I would recommend picking it up.
Happy Reading my Friends.
Happy Reading my Friends.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage
Moderate: Car accident
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Objectively speaking, there are a lot of good things to say about What Alice Forgot. The characters are well developed and believable. The relationships feel real and a bit raw. The exploration of what might have been, as well as how our past selves bleed into who we are now is interesting and engaging. The writing style is polished and natural.
I especially enjoyed Frannie's and Elizabeth's points of view, and found their stories igniting my curiosity. I found myself wishing the whole story was about Frannie, actually!
However, my star ratings only reflect my emotional response to the book. I definitely liked it, but it didn't move me. I didn't really relate to any of the characters, nor was I rooting for any of them. I felt a bit like an outsider.
I'm also unsure how I felt about the ending. It felt a little too neat for the complexity of the characters and their relationships. Although, the ending doesn't feel improbable. It does at least make some sense.
I wonder if this book would hit differently if I read it again another time? I almost feel like I missed something.
I especially enjoyed Frannie's and Elizabeth's points of view, and found their stories igniting my curiosity. I found myself wishing the whole story was about Frannie, actually!
However, my star ratings only reflect my emotional response to the book. I definitely liked it, but it didn't move me. I didn't really relate to any of the characters, nor was I rooting for any of them. I felt a bit like an outsider.
I'm also unsure how I felt about the ending. It felt a little too neat for the complexity of the characters and their relationships. Although, the ending doesn't feel improbable. It does at least make some sense.
I wonder if this book would hit differently if I read it again another time? I almost feel like I missed something.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility
Moderate: Death, Miscarriage, Grief, Car accident
Minor: Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
What Alice Forgot was my first introduction to Liane Moriarty's writing, and I was genuinely impressed. Her storytelling is incredibly engaging, and she has a unique ability to blend humor, emotion, and depth in a way that makes the book hard to put down.
I felt a bit conflicted about the ending. I’m not entirely sure if Alice truly wanted to reconcile with Nick or if her decision was influenced by the absence of her recent memories and emotions. Without the context of the pain and challenges they went through, could she really make a fully conscious choice? This ambiguity left me with mixed feelings… but in a good way, as it sparked a lot of reflection.