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emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
What do you do when you can't trust your Own memories?
If there's one thing Maud knows, it's that Elizabeth is missing. She hasn't seen her in days, her house is empty and her horrible son is moving things out of it, even the ecclectic mix of odd ceramics she adores. Something isn't right! But with the past and present jumbling in her brain, making Maud more and more confused, how can she make heads or tails of things? How can she possibly find Maud! And, more importantly, where is the best place to plant marrows? She just can't remember!
Elizabeth is missing is a moving, emotionally unsettling tale of dementia and its devastating effects, encased neatly in the trappings of a mystery. This story will keep you on your toes, both mentally and emotionally, as the half-forgotten events of Maud's past as a young girl after the second world war and the quiet tragedies of her present as a mother, grandmother, friend and unsteady heroine collide.
Mystery lovers, this story is definitely one to add to your list!
If there's one thing Maud knows, it's that Elizabeth is missing. She hasn't seen her in days, her house is empty and her horrible son is moving things out of it, even the ecclectic mix of odd ceramics she adores. Something isn't right! But with the past and present jumbling in her brain, making Maud more and more confused, how can she make heads or tails of things? How can she possibly find Maud! And, more importantly, where is the best place to plant marrows? She just can't remember!
Elizabeth is missing is a moving, emotionally unsettling tale of dementia and its devastating effects, encased neatly in the trappings of a mystery. This story will keep you on your toes, both mentally and emotionally, as the half-forgotten events of Maud's past as a young girl after the second world war and the quiet tragedies of her present as a mother, grandmother, friend and unsteady heroine collide.
Mystery lovers, this story is definitely one to add to your list!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Moderate: Death and Violence
Minor: Blood and Medical content
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