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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
An interesting premise for a book which was fairly well executed. This book made me truly think and reflect on my life (I love when books do that). I can't stop thinking about what a younger version of myself would think of the woman I have become and the life I lead now.
Definitely my favorite Moriarty book to date! This book got me thinking a lot about my life and the BIGGER PICTURE. I am the same age as 'Alice' (or at least the age she remembers :) ) and it got me thinking a lot about what my life will be like in ten years and how I want to live it...it was a brilliantly written story and I felt connected to it. Kept me interested from start to finish! Loved it!
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
I loved it. It was captivating from start to finish.
Liane Moriarty does it again with her novel What Alice Forgot: drawing in the reader, creating a wonderful plot, writing beautiful characters, and opening our eyes to opposing perspectives. I loved the idea behind this book: what happens if we skip 10 years of our life? Moriarty prompts the reader to reflect on character development and how a person may change over intervals of life. She provides a setting in which one woman gets to glimpse what it's like to view her life objectively from an earlier perspective, letting readers think about how life experiences shape who we are.
I was pleasantly surprised by the ending of this book. It was not what I was expecting by any means, but was done in such a way that only Liane Moriarty could do. It is happy, it is heartwarming, it is thoughtful, it is frustrating, and it is comical.
Highly recommend this book! It is a lovely story that raises self-reflection while also entertaining.
I was pleasantly surprised by the ending of this book. It was not what I was expecting by any means, but was done in such a way that only Liane Moriarty could do. It is happy, it is heartwarming, it is thoughtful, it is frustrating, and it is comical.
Highly recommend this book! It is a lovely story that raises self-reflection while also entertaining.
I liked the premise of this book and it did make me thoughtful about my life. I just wanted to like it more than I did. I didn't feel particularly connected to any of the characters and the portions on infertility were difficult for me as someone who has had similar struggles. It was handled well by the author, I just had trouble revisiting. So, 3 stars seemed best for me - in other words, the book isn't faulty - might just not have hit the right marks in me personally.
I’ve enjoyed every Liane Moriarty book I’ve read. What Alice Forgot is no different. Alice wakes up after hitting her head and is unable to remember the last 10 years. She is shocked by what her life has become, and she is unable to remember how she got there.
I found myself rooting for Alice and Nick even when I knew it was not meant to be. I believe steadfastly in soulmates, so I wanted them to make it. I am glad to be somewhat vindicated in the end, even if they had a tough path in between.
This book spoke to me on a few different levels: relationships, motherhood, growing up. If you like her writing, it’s definitely worth a read.
I found myself rooting for Alice and Nick even when I knew it was not meant to be. I believe steadfastly in soulmates, so I wanted them to make it. I am glad to be somewhat vindicated in the end, even if they had a tough path in between.
This book spoke to me on a few different levels: relationships, motherhood, growing up. If you like her writing, it’s definitely worth a read.
emotional
funny
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