The Things We Keep
The Things We Keep
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Sydney, Australia • Contemporary
2016
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Things We Keep by Sally Hepworth portrays the experiences of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other memory impairments. The story follows Anna and Luke, residents at a care facility, and the connection they form. Care staff and family members' perspectives highlight the challenges and moments of hope within this compassionate narrative.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Reviews for Sally Hepworth's The Things We Keep praise its sensitive portrayal of Alzheimer's and its impact on love and memory. Readers appreciated the heartfelt narrative and complex characters. Criticisms mention occasional predictability and some found the multiple timelines confusing. Overall, it's seen as an emotionally compelling read.
Who Should Read The Things We Keep?
Readers who savor poignant narratives with strong emotional cores would relish The Things We Keep by Sally Hepworth. This novel appeals to fans of Lisa Genova’s Still Alice and Nicholas Sparks' The Notebook, offering a gripping exploration of love and memory through multi-layered characters and intricate storytelling.
36,335 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Sydney, Australia • Contemporary
2016
Adult
18+ years
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