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I Know You Remember by Jennifer Donaldson

christiana's review

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1.0

Sorry, this is not for me. I feel like I already read this book because of similar titles that are out there
Spoiler like We Were Liars by E. Lockhart and Gone Girl. The reality is the plot devices used in this book
Spoiler unreliable narrator, a really messed up twist ending
are not really my thing and it makes it where I then don't know who I would give this book to. And that bums me out because until then, I was pretty satisfied with it!

gmd316's review against another edition

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The voices in this were bizarre - the narrator had the weirdest intonation 

raineberry's review

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

mmotleyu's review

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4.0

Good twist

missnatcat's review

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5.0

Holy shit, this book. Grips you from the beginning, and then leaves you breathless with a complete twist ending. I couldn’t put it down.

kaitlynsbookcase's review

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4.0

Wow wow wow. I was very ready to give this book 3 stars but then that ending. I’m so glad I read the audiobook for this. I think it changed the way I viewed the book and I don’t believe I would have had the same experience

cburgbennett's review

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3.0

I was fooled.

lezapal's review

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4.0

This was a very engaging read. And what a surprise ending!

itzbrianna's review

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dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Ruthie hasn’t been back at Anchorage for three years. Her mother took her and fled to Portland, Oregon. But after her mother dies she’s back in her hometown with her estranged dad and his new family. And the only thing Ruthie can think about is seeing her best friend, Zahra. But when Ruthie goes to school and finds out that Zahra is missing her world seems to spin. And she can’t think, do, or even breathe without thinking about her. 

This book has all the makings of a typical mystery novel. You’ve got the crime, the underlying subplots that draw suspicion, and the list of all the possible people it could be. But Jennifer Donaldson really throws you for a loop. 

I Know You Remember is a tense and fast paced mystery built on secrets and deceit. While reading this, I thought I had figured everything out and I was almost right until the climax of the story. This book will take you on a whirlwind and honestly, you might end up rereading it just to see all the things you missed. 

If you love mysteries that will shock you with every twist and turn then this book is for you. I HIGHLY recommend. 

****The following section contains what some would consider spoilers*****

My biggest gripe I had with this book was all the questions left unanswered. 
1) How did Ruthie’s mom find out? 
2) What is the diagnosis? 
3) And what about Tabitha’s own obsession? 

Honestly, I should read it again.

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ktedder91's review

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4.0

Honestly liked this a lot more than I had intended to. The author honestly had me fooled until the very end.