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spikedscrubs's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
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A beautiful & difficult read about a brilliant professor’s quick decline after diagnosis with early onset Alzheimer’s. The first person perspective is so well done. You feel her decline in ways she doesn’t overtly say but her actions clearly show. The book is authentic, heartbreaking & makes you profoundly grateful for your health while acutely aware of the struggles for those with memory decline. I really liked this one.
A beautiful & difficult read about a brilliant professor’s quick decline after diagnosis with early onset Alzheimer’s. The first person perspective is so well done. You feel her decline in ways she doesn’t overtly say but her actions clearly show. The book is authentic, heartbreaking & makes you profoundly grateful for your health while acutely aware of the struggles for those with memory decline. I really liked this one.
lbwach12's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.0
pilateschick's review against another edition
4.0
When I was reading the reviews for this, both online and on the book cover, many described it as "frightening". I wondered why readers thought this non-scary book was frightening. Could they not find a better word? Could it really be frightening?
So, I read it. From the time Alice can't figure out why there's a gaping black hole in her foyer, it's downright frightening.
So, I read it. From the time Alice can't figure out why there's a gaping black hole in her foyer, it's downright frightening.
amm0029's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
stephaniesteen73's review against another edition
5.0
A beautifully written, absolutely heartbreaking novel. I think I cried through most of the book, written from the point of view of a bright, ambitious, 50 year old Harvard professor diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, and her tragic slipping away.
blackshark's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
annaaab's review against another edition
5.0
This book.
I almost feel as if no review can justify the brilliance of this book.
Lisa Genova is not only an incredible writer but demonstrates her extensive level of knowledge surrounding the field of neurology within Still Alice.
I feel as if I have walked away from this book with an entirely new perspective on Alzheimer's Disease and memory loss, but also with a fresh outlook upon the preciousness of daily life. This novel imparted a message within me - the importance of not taking things for granted.
AMAZING. HEARTBREAKING.
I almost feel as if no review can justify the brilliance of this book.
Lisa Genova is not only an incredible writer but demonstrates her extensive level of knowledge surrounding the field of neurology within Still Alice.
I feel as if I have walked away from this book with an entirely new perspective on Alzheimer's Disease and memory loss, but also with a fresh outlook upon the preciousness of daily life. This novel imparted a message within me - the importance of not taking things for granted.
AMAZING. HEARTBREAKING.
heathercottledillon's review against another edition
3.0
Things are going pretty darn well for Alice Howland. She's not only enjoying a distinguished career--Harvard researcher and professor of psychology--but she's also got a successful, loving husband and three grown children. Then one day she goes for a run around her neighborhood and can't remember how to get home. Soon she finds herself forgetting words and parts of lectures that she's given dozens of times. She chalks it up to the arrival of menopause, but the feeling that something isn't right continues to gnaw at her. Finally, after a few doctors' visits and medical tests, she learns the truth: she has early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Suddenly, Alice's world is turned upside down. For as long as she can remember, her brain has been the most valuable thing she has. As her memory begins to slip further and further away, she learns more about what really matters to her and who she really is. Unfortunately, she's running out of time to make the most of this self-discovery.
This book totally broke my heart. At the beginning, I thought I wasn't going to care about this particular story. I didn't really even like Alice or any of the other main characters at first, and I only kept reading because of the Alzheimer's aspect. However, I did connect with Alice more as the story progressed, which made it seem even more tragic. It's incredibly sad that she is losing her mind just when she starts to reevaluate things and rearrange her priorities. The really sad part, though, is that Alzheimer's is a very real disease and thousands of people have gone through what Alice and her family experience in the novel. I don't think any of can imagine what it's like to slowly lose our grip on reality, but Genova makes it feel amazingly real.
This book totally broke my heart. At the beginning, I thought I wasn't going to care about this particular story. I didn't really even like Alice or any of the other main characters at first, and I only kept reading because of the Alzheimer's aspect. However, I did connect with Alice more as the story progressed, which made it seem even more tragic. It's incredibly sad that she is losing her mind just when she starts to reevaluate things and rearrange her priorities. The really sad part, though, is that Alzheimer's is a very real disease and thousands of people have gone through what Alice and her family experience in the novel. I don't think any of can imagine what it's like to slowly lose our grip on reality, but Genova makes it feel amazingly real.
shubbard116's review against another edition
5.0
Extremely powerful and beautiful. Loved every page.