What Rose Forgot

A Novel

De: Nevada Barr

Narrado por: Kate Burton

In New York Times best-selling author Nevada Barr's gripping stand-alone, a grandmother in her 60s emerges from a mental fog to find she's trapped in her worst nightmare.

Rose Dennis wakes up in a hospital gown, her brain in a fog, only to discover that she's been committed to an Alzheimer's unit in a nursing home. With no memory of how she ended up in this position, Rose is sure something is very wrong. When she overhears one of the administrators saying about her that she's "not making it through the week", Rose is convinced that if she's to survive, she has to get out of the nursing home. She avoids taking her medication, putting on a show for the aides, then stages her escape.

The only problem is - how does she convince anyone that she's not actually demented? Her relatives were the ones to commit her, all the legal papers were drawn up, the authorities are on the side of the nursing home, and even she isn't sure she sounds completely sane. But any lingering doubt Rose herself might have had is erased when a would-be killer shows up in her house in the middle of the night. Now, Rose knows someone is determined to get rid of her.

With the help of her computer hacker/recluse sister, Marion, 13-year-old granddaughter Mel, and Mel's friend Royal, Rose begins to gather her strength and fight back - to find out who is after her and take back control of her own life. But someone out there is still determined to kill Rose, and they're holding all the cards.

©2019 Nevada Barr (P)2019 Macmillan Audio

kept my interest

a pleasant read (except for the Trump bashing, for which I came that close to (holds up 2 almost touching fingers) returning this book. Interesting story lines. Not one I could NOT put down, (that would have been a 5) but I did look forward to picking it back up. Good narration.

May be Nevada Barr’s finest

I have been a long time fan of Nevada Barr but this book may be her very best. Such a departure from her past and written with a great sense of humor and understanding.

Not what I expected

It was not necessarily what I expected and not the star of book I typically enjoy. But it was good and engaging.

Great

At last a heroine of a certain age in a kick butt thriller. This book is definitely not a cozy. I loved it.

Adventure of a wonderful CRAZY old lady.

Loved it. Nevada Bsrr never fails to deliver. Wonderful, wild crazy old lady. Who could ask for more. Totally entertained.

She's Back!!!

Nevada Barr is back with a stand alone novel that reminded me of her earlier work. I had been disappointed I'm the last few Anna Pidgon stories. This book had me laughing as well as guessing who done it. It is a well thought out story that has the right amount of twists and turns and times you just couldn't turn it off. Unlike her other stories, this one does not focus on location as much as the richness of her main character and her family.
Expertly narrated, it's an easy enjoyable listen that only enhances the story.
I was really on the fence about trying another novel by Ms Barr after living her early work but disappointed by her last few. I hope this review will cause you to try her for the first time it come back as an older reader because I believe you will really find it worth your time and credit.

nice job

love how the author ties up her loose ends. it was enjoyable. thanks for the change of pace

Barr does it again

Another awesome novel, well read. Barr is an engaging storyteller with interesting plots and twists.

I liked the intergenerational cooperation

Good story. Interesting characters. Very different for Nevada Barr but I liked it. Suspense and ingenuity.

WONDERFUL

I thought I might like this story.....little did I know I would love it. I listen to a look of Audibles, and how refreshing this was. No serial killers, no kidnapped or dead children and no husbands and wives who hate each other. Rose and her granddaughter Mel are fascinating and humorous. There is suspense and excitement, an all around wonderful story, and a mystery to be solved. I really recommend this highly!