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76carrieanne's review against another edition
4.0
I was given this ARC as a Goodreads Giveaways (Spoilers will follow)...
I have heard that this book was sort of a Still Alice meets Me Before You. Both very different books that I adored, so I wasn't sure what to expect.
Claire has advanced early onset Alzheimers. Her mother, Ruth, is trying to help take care of her, as she did Claire's father before her. Her older daughter Caitlin is a college student with problems of her own, who is struggling to help her mother as well. Her younger daughter is Esther. She is also married to Greg, whom she can rarely remember.
I have to be honest, at first, while I loved the story line of Claire, Ruth and Caitlin, I was broken-hearted by Greg's story line. Even more so, I was completely dismayed by the Ryan story line. I felt it was out of left field and was going to be very disappointed if, at the end of the book, it had been about how she and Ryan had met. Imagine my surprise? happiness? when it turned out that Greg and Ryan were one in the same.
I have heard that this book was sort of a Still Alice meets Me Before You. Both very different books that I adored, so I wasn't sure what to expect.
Claire has advanced early onset Alzheimers. Her mother, Ruth, is trying to help take care of her, as she did Claire's father before her. Her older daughter Caitlin is a college student with problems of her own, who is struggling to help her mother as well. Her younger daughter is Esther. She is also married to Greg, whom she can rarely remember.
I have to be honest, at first, while I loved the story line of Claire, Ruth and Caitlin, I was broken-hearted by Greg's story line. Even more so, I was completely dismayed by the Ryan story line. I felt it was out of left field and was going to be very disappointed if, at the end of the book, it had been about how she and Ryan had met. Imagine my surprise? happiness? when it turned out that Greg and Ryan were one in the same.
mrs_george's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy.
Such a touching story that I didn't want to end. I loved all the characters and wanted to continue on their journey with them. I related so much to Claire and she inspired me to live more fully. The flow of the story was so nicely done.
Such a touching story that I didn't want to end. I loved all the characters and wanted to continue on their journey with them. I related so much to Claire and she inspired me to live more fully. The flow of the story was so nicely done.
karolinabrzezinskaa's review against another edition
5.0
This book was so incredible. And really touching.
balancinghistorybooks's review against another edition
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jhahn's review against another edition
5.0
Another book about early onset Alzheimers. I really liked it. Very well done.
chrissireads's review against another edition
5.0
A simply beautiful book, well worth checking out as soon as possible!
kkop12's review against another edition
4.0
A great second book that I have had the pleasure of reading (by this author). More predictable than the first but the characters were rich and it shed some light on what it might be like to be the victim of early Alzheimers (and to be a loved one affected by this disease).
wendoxford's review against another edition
3.0
Wanted to like this more than I actually did. Interesting story of 3 generations of women, the middle generation - Claire, suffering from early onset Alzheimer's. We piece together her story from her narrative as well as daughter and mother.
The family relationships are handled very deftly and with great insight but somehow there didn't seem to be the necessary substance to the book. I enjoyed "Still Alice" by Lisa Genova (with the same theme) far more, despite it being an American and this a British book.
The family relationships are handled very deftly and with great insight but somehow there didn't seem to be the necessary substance to the book. I enjoyed "Still Alice" by Lisa Genova (with the same theme) far more, despite it being an American and this a British book.
jana_f's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
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? It's complicated
3.75
cowmingo's review against another edition
4.0
Received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I didn't want to put this book down last night but my eyes refused to let me continue. The Day We Met tells the story of a family impacted by early-onset Alzheimer's Disease. I found the story compelling, hard to read at times and beautiful at other times. There was a bit of a twist I didn't see coming and I loved every minute of the reveal. This is one of those books that makes a person think about their relationships, themselves and mortality. Definitely want more from this author.
I didn't want to put this book down last night but my eyes refused to let me continue. The Day We Met tells the story of a family impacted by early-onset Alzheimer's Disease. I found the story compelling, hard to read at times and beautiful at other times. There was a bit of a twist I didn't see coming and I loved every minute of the reveal. This is one of those books that makes a person think about their relationships, themselves and mortality. Definitely want more from this author.