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What Alice Forgot

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Liane Moriarty

What Alice Forgot

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

467

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Sydney, Australia • 2000s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Published in 2009, Liane Moriarty’s novel What Alice Forgot follows Alice Love, a mother of three in Sydney, who wakes up after a head injury with no memory of the past ten years. As Alice navigates her disoriented life, she learns about her estranged husband, Nick, her children, and strained relationships. Utilizing perspectives from Alice, her sister Elisabeth, and honorary grandmother Frannie, the story delves into betrayal, forgiveness, and motherhood. The narrative includes themes related to miscarriages and mental health struggles.

Emotional

Romantic

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.2

568,427 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty is a poignant and engaging exploration of memory loss and self-discovery. Readers praise its compelling narrative and relatable characters, though some find the pacing uneven. Moriarty's insights into relationships and personal growth are highlighted as a strength, making the novel both thought-provoking and emotionally resonant.

Who should read this

Who Should Read What Alice Forgot?

Fans of character-driven novels such as Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty and The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty will enjoy What Alice Forgot. Ideal for readers intrigued by themes of memory loss, self-discovery, and emotional transformation, akin to the audience of Jojo Moyes' Me Before You.

4.2

568,427 ratings

79%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

467

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Sydney, Australia • 2000s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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