Reviews with content warning for Grief - What Alice Forgot

I didn't expect much from this book, but damn it surprised me how much I started to care for these characters. The story and flow were beautiful, and it filled my heart. The twist was a little less than expected and I loved the end that's why I give it 4,5/5
Even shed a few tears of happiness for some in the end :)

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efinn5's review

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emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A complex story masterfully told through the eyes of several complex characters! Memorable and heartwarming.

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morag's review

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emotional funny reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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michaelion's review against another edition

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lighthearted 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

3.0

Pretty cute. Very sweet most the time. Unfortunately, the story is pretty forgettable. Maybe that's ironic.

I didn't like her decision to get back with her husband. Just seemed regressive. But hey, what do I know about the minds of heterosexuals?

If it becomes a movie, though, I will be watching from the comfort of my couch.

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brandilovesbooks's review against another edition

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emotional funny sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

Alice thinks she is happily in love with her husband. They are both excited about her first pregnancy. In reality, she is the mother of 3 and she is getting a divorce. Alice has amnesia due to a head injury. She has no memory of the last 10 years. As Alice tries to piece together memories, she needs to navigate lthe life of the stranger she has become. Her journey has her looking at things in a different light.

Reading it will make you stop and think about how you've changed and what your younger self would think about where you are now.

There is a sub-story that really resonated with me. Alice's amnesia has her reconnecting with her sister, Elizabeth. The story of Elizabeth is expertly woven in as she journals her thoughts and feelings for her psychiatrist. Elizabeth's story is one of infertility- failed IVF and miscarriages. Each loss is another heart break. There is a scene where Elizabeth goes to the hospital to meet and hold her new nephew only days after a miscarriage. She explains the pain of it so well.

This is a definite must read. If you are struggling with infertility, you will be able to identify with Elizabeth and everything she goes through but the main story, Alice and her memory, will keep it to very manageable pieces.

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