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nicolekukral's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you, NetGalley, for the free digital ARC of this book!
At first the voice of this book posed a challenge for me. Initially, I found it too technical and "stuffy." However, once I got into the book, I started to actually enjoy the narrator as a character. Though I wouldn't characterize this book as a "thriller," it definitely kept me interested and intrigued throughout. I really liked the way that Walker brought the stories together--very interesting, and enough twists to surprise me at the end, which I always appreciate! Overall, this was a very entertaining and worthwhile read!
At first the voice of this book posed a challenge for me. Initially, I found it too technical and "stuffy." However, once I got into the book, I started to actually enjoy the narrator as a character. Though I wouldn't characterize this book as a "thriller," it definitely kept me interested and intrigued throughout. I really liked the way that Walker brought the stories together--very interesting, and enough twists to surprise me at the end, which I always appreciate! Overall, this was a very entertaining and worthwhile read!
solnit_and_sebastian's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I found the perspective to be interesting: several chapters go by before the reader is formally introduced to the narrator's character. The thought process of this narrator, coupled with the book's focus on cognitive behavioral therapy and logical definitions of emotional concepts, made for an intriguing perspective. I suspected a couple of characters of the crime, but was still surprised by the ending, as by the various degrees of culpability of the characters. Be advised, the content is at times highly disturbing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Rape, Medical trauma, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Schizophrenia/Psychosis and Stalking
sboedecker1024's review against another edition
4.0
This book kept me guessing, well-written suspense that leads you to believe you know "who did it", but surprising twists throughout. Personal as well as family struggles when one goes through sexual assault.
melohpa's review against another edition
2.0
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http://topplingbookpile.blogspot.com/2018/01/all-is-not-forgotten-by-wendy-walker.html
http://topplingbookpile.blogspot.com/2018/01/all-is-not-forgotten-by-wendy-walker.html
mellabella's review against another edition
3.0
At first I was like "Ugh, this smug, elitist, manipulative bastard narrating..."
But, realized why he was like that at the very end. Then I understood.
A teenage girl is brutally raped. Her parents agree to a medical procedure that will erase all memory of the attack.
Anyone can see why that would be a good option from a parents perspective. You want to protect your kids at all cost. Even from themselves.
But what happened to her having a say? Again, her voice is silenced.
From there we learn about the girl (Jenny), her parents (Tom and Charlotte) and their therapist.
Not being able to remember is beyond hard on Jenny. She wants and needs to be able to.
What follows is a red herrings and a lot of lies.
It was an interesting book. I was racing through it towards the end.
I would recommend.
But, realized why he was like that at the very end. Then I understood.
A teenage girl is brutally raped. Her parents agree to a medical procedure that will erase all memory of the attack.
Anyone can see why that would be a good option from a parents perspective. You want to protect your kids at all cost. Even from themselves.
But what happened to her having a say? Again, her voice is silenced.
From there we learn about the girl (Jenny), her parents (Tom and Charlotte) and their therapist.
Not being able to remember is beyond hard on Jenny. She wants and needs to be able to.
What follows is a red herrings and a lot of lies.
It was an interesting book. I was racing through it towards the end.
I would recommend.
abbey_tipton's review against another edition
2.0
Why did he grab his son and shake him, break the TV, etc, if he knew he didn't do it?
I feel like modern literature is all about Surprising Your Reader With a Mega Twist Ending! but sometimes that completely spoils the book. This book was set up to make us think the son did it, or Alan did it, or it really was Bob, but a lot of Alan's actions don't make sense after he reveals he knew the whole time.
Also, he let a man die and be accused of a brutal rape when he knew who did it. His feeble excuse for not going to the cops earlier makes no sense when you think of it this way.
This book would have been a lot better if it had made more sense. And if the narrator hadn't been such a horrifying idiot.
I feel like modern literature is all about Surprising Your Reader With a Mega Twist Ending! but sometimes that completely spoils the book. This book was set up to make us think the son did it, or Alan did it, or it really was Bob, but a lot of Alan's actions don't make sense after he reveals he knew the whole time.
Also, he let a man die and be accused of a brutal rape when he knew who did it. His feeble excuse for not going to the cops earlier makes no sense when you think of it this way.
This book would have been a lot better if it had made more sense. And if the narrator hadn't been such a horrifying idiot.
kdurham2's review against another edition
4.0
Check out the full review at Kritters Ramblings
What an interesting read. This book was different from page one. For the first few chapters, I didn't know who was narrating and then he introduces himself and I was nervous that he was taking us through this story, but when I closed the book, I was so glad that this story came from him - the therapist.
Jenny Kramer was given a drug after her attack to help her forget the memories, but her body still has muscle memory and that the drug can not touch. Her parents thought the drug was a good idea at the time and now a year later after an incident happens, they decide that maybe it wasn't a good idea and they should try to help her deal with the past.
What an interesting read. This book was different from page one. For the first few chapters, I didn't know who was narrating and then he introduces himself and I was nervous that he was taking us through this story, but when I closed the book, I was so glad that this story came from him - the therapist.
Jenny Kramer was given a drug after her attack to help her forget the memories, but her body still has muscle memory and that the drug can not touch. Her parents thought the drug was a good idea at the time and now a year later after an incident happens, they decide that maybe it wasn't a good idea and they should try to help her deal with the past.
emtrim's review against another edition
4.0
Whew. What a story. This was one of the better twists I’ve read in a while! They story continued to grow and expand, taking many turns from where it started.
I really liked the style it was written in with the narrators thoughts accompanied by discussions in his sessions. By the end, though, my stomach was turning from the descriptions.
Overall a dark book but well written and a good read.
I really liked the style it was written in with the narrators thoughts accompanied by discussions in his sessions. By the end, though, my stomach was turning from the descriptions.
Overall a dark book but well written and a good read.