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jedore's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
...My yesterdays are disappearing, and my tomorrows are uncertain, so what do I live for? I live for each day. I live in the moment.
I couldn't pry myself away from this literary gem, finishing it in only two days. It had every ingredient I cherish in a book – a resilient and relatable female lead, layers of emotions, an air of anticipation, and a narrative that imparts invaluable lessons.
Lisa Genova's background in neuroscience brings an authentic voice to the story of a Harvard professor grappling with early-onset Alzheimer's. Every nuance of Alice's battle was palpable and heart-wrenching. Genova masterfully illustrates the harrowing progression of the disease and Alice's struggle as the condition worsens.
Now, while I gave this book a well-deserved 5-stars, it wasn't perfect. The final chapter left me a bit disappointed...but, the brief letdown at the end didn't come close to overshadowing the journey this book took me on.
This book is a profound exploration of human resilience and vulnerability that has left an indelible mark on me. I highly recommend it! Now for the movie adaptation...
Graphic: Chronic illness, Terminal illness, Medical content, Dementia, and Grief
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
mbrogs2024's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Chronic illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Terminal illness, and Dementia
Moderate: Ableism, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Abandonment
Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, and Alcohol
crizzle's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Chronic illness, Infertility, Terminal illness, Vomit, Medical content, and Dementia
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, Confinement, Cursing, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
lizamwhelan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Graphic: Terminal illness and Dementia
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
hcjflauer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Chronic illness, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Medical content, Dementia, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
jmeslener's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Confinement, Terminal illness, and Dementia
Minor: Chronic illness and Suicidal thoughts
playfulplatypus's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Moderate: Terminal illness and Dementia