What Alice Forgot

By: Liane Moriarty

Narrated by: Caroline Lee

Length: 15 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

When Alice Love surfaces from a beautiful dream to find she's been injured in a gym, she knows that something is very wrong – she hates exercise. Alice's first concern is her baby – she's pregnant with her first child, and she's desperate to see her husband, Nick, whom she knows will be worried about her. But Alice isn't pregnant. And Nick isn't worried. Alice is the mother of three children and her hostile husband is in the process of divorcing her. Alice has lost ten years of her life.

In the days that follow, small bubbles of the past rise to the surface, and Alice is forced to confront uncomfortable truths. It turns out forgetting might be the most memorable thing that's ever happened to her.

©2010 Liane Moriarty (P)2010 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Loved it

I’ve read all Liane Moriarty’s books (except for one) and enjoyed them all so you could say I’m a fan. This might be my favorite. The characters feel real, the dilemmas, the pain and the joy. I was looking forward to listening and the narrator did an amazing job. I 100% recommend it.

A wonderful reshreshing honest and beautiful book.

Would you consider the audio edition of What Alice Forgot to be better than the print version?

Yes, the Australian narrator nailed the funny moments and accentuated the personalities of the main characters

What other book might you compare What Alice Forgot to and why?

None so far. It was very different and a real opener to how we can change in 10 years, why and how everyone has a different perspective on things

Which character – as performed by Caroline Lee – was your favorite?

I loved Elizabeth and her "homework" to her Doctor

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

WhenAlices senses were overloaded in the hospital by frangrance. Sense of smell is very emotive and it captures this perfectly

Makes you think

I really enjoyed this book and would recommended it as an easy, entertaining story. Great characters and themes. Definitely made me think about how life changes us...

Wonderful, touching, entertaining

A wonderful and highly entertaining book that’s beautifully read. Sometimes touching, sometimes so funny. An honest look at the ups and downs of ‘normal’ family life.

a very endearing story of married life with kids.

loved the story. loved the way it was told. nothing was left unsaid and untold. it's exactly how a married life is with kids.
love your writing.

Another great novel by Liane Moriarty

What did you love best about What Alice Forgot?

Liane Moriarty is such a wonderful author. Her characters are well written and I always feel like I get to know them. I usually don't like books that switch narrative throughout, but Liane does it in such a smooth way, and I enjoy hearing the story from the different character's perspectives.

What was one of the most memorable moments of What Alice Forgot?

I didn't like What Alice Forgot quite as much as Big Little Lies or The Husband's Secret, but it was still a very engaging story. I loved how the story ended. It actually made me tear up a bit. Liane writes with just the right amount of humor and emotion that always keeps me very engaged.

What does Caroline Lee bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

I truly love Caroline Lee's narration. She is a wonderful reader, and brought each character to life. I wish she had read all of Liane Moriarty's books.

Any additional comments?

I would recommend Liane Moriarty as an author to anyone. It's a very fun ride following all the twists and turns of her stories from beginning to end.

well built emotional book

looking at divorce from several angels, this book goes through the past of a relationship with the eyes of a newly wed.

Realistic, funny and touching

I could hardly stop listening. The story seems very true to reality. I love the way the author interprets her characters, so honest and sometimes very funny. And of course I love Caroline Lee as a reader. It's so easy to listen to her. She is a very talented lady.

I really enjoyed this book....

This is my second book by LM and like the first one I really enjoyed it.
It is very well written. The story has depth and made me think: who would I be without my memory of who I am?
LM has a witty humor and an ability to write about human emotions & thoughts so we can instantly relate and recognize ourselves.

Just awesome

I couldn't put it down. Would highly recommend. Heaps of laugh out loud moments and well portrayed emotion that brought s tear to my eye. Thank you.