The protagonist, Alice Howland, is a brilliant Harvard professor, mother, and wife who is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's Disease. Genova writes with such realism that readers are able to look through Alice's eyes, seeing the progression of the disease and the changes it brings to both Alice and her family.
On a run in the neighbourhood where Alice has lived for the last 25 year, she comes to a point where she is unable to determine her whereabouts and can not find her way home. This is just the beginning of her heartbreaking deterioration.
I encourage you to read this book if you are hoping to understand Alzheimer's disease a little better, are looking for something to relate to (perhaps you know someone with the disease), or can appreciate a dramatic work of fiction, which is not far from the mark.
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I give this book a rating of 10/10 and here’s why:
Text: Genova does such a great job of creating a real sense of panic and anxiety in her writing by using meaningful words and creating vivid images.
Dialogue: Genova write a realistic dialogue with plenty of contractions used in order to mimic true speech.
Plot: The novel is written from a very personal perspective. Alice's story is insightful and devestating at the same time. It is real and it is raw.
Characters: It was easy to connect with protagonist, Alice, as I feel like I was struggling along side her to hold on to reality. An instant connection is made the first time she struggles with something, but neglects to tell anyone aside from the reader(s).
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