Title: What Alice Forgot
Author: Liane Moriarty
First published May 1, 2009
487 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9780141043760 (ISBN10: 0141043768)
Rating: 4.08
Overview
What if you woke up one day and realized that you’ve lost a decade of your life? That’s what happened to Claire, who goes by Alice.
She’s twenty-nine, pregnant, and in love with her husband. But when she wakes up on the gym floor, she discovers that she’s now thirty-nine, getting divorced, and has three kids.
Alice has to piece together the events of the past ten years, including why her sister is distant and how she became a super-skinny mom with expensive clothes. Is forgetting a curse or a blessing?
Can Alice start over and rebuild her life? Find out in Liane Moriarty’s compelling page-turner, What Alice Forgot.
About the Author
Liane Moriarty has written several best-selling novels, including Big Little Lies, The Husband’s Secret, and Truly Madly Guilty. Her other works, such as Apples Never Fall, Nine Perfect Strangers, What Alice Forgot, The Last Anniversary, and The Hypnotist’s Love Story have also made it to the New York Times best-seller list.
She resides in Sydney, Australia with her spouse and two kids.
Editoral Review
Liane Moriarty’s What Alice Forgot is a captivating novel that explores the complexities of memory, time, and relationships. Moriarty is a bestselling author known for her sharp wit and astute observations of human behavior.
Her unique style blends humor and tragedy, creating a narrative that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.
The novel follows Alice, a 39-year-old woman who wakes up from a head injury with no memory of the last ten years of her life. She is shocked to learn that she is now a mother of three, going through a bitter divorce, and estranged from her sister.
As Alice tries to piece together her past, she discovers that her life has taken a drastically different turn than she ever imagined.
Moriarty’s writing is engaging and insightful, drawing the reader into Alice’s world and making us feel her confusion and pain. The characters are well-developed, each with their own flaws and strengths.
Alice is a relatable protagonist, and her journey of self-discovery is both heartwarming and heartbreaking.
One of the strengths of the novel is Moriarty’s exploration of memory and its impact on our lives. She raises important questions about how much our memories shape our identities and how much we are defined by our past experiences.
The novel also touches on themes of family, love, and forgiveness, reminding us of the importance of human connection and empathy.
However, the pacing of the novel can be slow at times, and some of the plot twists feel contrived. Additionally, some of the secondary characters are not fully fleshed out, which can make it difficult to care about their storylines.
Overall, What Alice Forgot is a compelling read that will leave readers pondering the nature of memory and the power of forgiveness. It is a perfect book for fans of contemporary women’s fiction and those interested in exploring the complexities of the human mind.
Rating: 4/5
