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drellejay's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Funny, poignant, reflective.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility
Moderate: Death, Grief, Car accident, and Miscarriage
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
I loved this book! But I am a psychologist, and I would hesitate to recommend it to anyone I thought might have serious suicidal ideation, due to discussions around methods.hjagreen's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage
oliviatrudeau's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage and Infertility
thenerdylamberti's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage
stephvad's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility and Miscarriage
Minor: Infidelity
hkantola11's review against another edition
challenging
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage, Grief, Pregnancy, Infidelity, Death, and Infertility
astoriareader's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
4.0
SYNOPSIS:
- Alice hits her head, and as a result of the head injury, she can’t remember the last ten years of her life. She is 39, and she has 3 kids. However, the last thing she remembers is being 29, being pregnant with her first kid, and happily married to Nick.
- She tries to regain her memory, as she adjusts to the “new” life.
MY THOUGHTS
- At first glance, this book doesn’t seem deep, but I was pleasantly surprised with the depth of the characters & the exploration of different themes.
- The characters are likable, flawed, and relatable. As I read, I really wanted them all to be happy.
- It is an interesting premise because it explores how time changes us. Things happen. People change. I also loved how the head injury turns into an opportunity for Alice to really explore what is important to her & the type of person she wants to be.
- The writing style is great. A few different POVs are offered (Alice’s, Alice’s sister’s via journal entries, and Frannie’s via letters).
- This book made me think, and it was hopeful, funny, and emotional.
- I would definitely recommend it.
- Trigger warning: Alice’s sister deals with infertility plot lines throughout book.
TL;DR: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️excellent writing. makes you think. woman has head injury & doesn’t remember last 10 years of her life.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage and Infertility
Moderate: Car accident and Death
Minor: Death of parent and Infertility
kennethreads's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage and Infertility
01_in_emilyon's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage and Infertility
efinn5's review against another edition
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Grief, and Car accident
Moderate: Death and Miscarriage
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Death of parent