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Characters: 5 stars. It's amazing how she gets into the heads of someone who has such a different perspective
Originality: 5 stars.
Plot: 2.5 stars. The story is more about character development. Nothing revolutionary happens in the plot.
Writing style: 4 stars. I just couldn't get behind the dream sequences.

Not as good as Still Alice, imo, but still good. I'll continue to read her books.

peaknit's review against another edition

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4.0

Another great book by this author. It makes you realize what you have when you feel like life is too hard.

kyliea32's review against another edition

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5.0

This was another fascinating read from Lisa Genova, and the second book I've read of hers. What I enjoyed most was that Lisa wrote it from the first person narrative of the main character Sarah as she experiences how her stroke affects everyday life and it's challenges. It's written in a way that readers can get a pretty accurate understanding of the challenges involved with overcoming Left Neglect, specifically the unawareness involved.

abbywebb's review against another edition

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4.0

Not as awesome as her first novel, Still Alice, but I'm glad Genova decided to write about something a little less mainstream. I had a patient with left neglect (albeit not as high functioning as Sarah) - it was nice to hear about this disorder from the patient's perspective.

alicebme's review against another edition

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4.0

Book club. This specific combo of fiction and neuroscience is right up my alley. Also, the mother/daughter bits are spot on.

caitlinh311's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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? It's complicated

4.5

Such a well writing and thought provoking book. It really makes you think about what you have, and what you can lose in an instant. What is important, and what isn’t.
Beautiful!

lastpaige111's review against another edition

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5.0

Genova's voice is lyrical, and she explores the interiority of her protagonist without losing momentum. She also blends so many important topics into her heroine's very personal journey. I was afraid to read Still Alice before, as my mom had Alzheimer's. Now, I believe I am going to try it.

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