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What Alice Forgot
What Alice Forgot
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But Alice isn't pregnant. And Nick isn't exactly rushing to her bedside. She is a mother of three going through a bitter divorce.
Alice has lost ten years of her life - and she wants them back.
SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE
'Funny and knowing...[about] what we choose to remember and fight to forget'
O magazine
'A bittersweet tale by a gifted writer, whose light touch doesn't stop her exploring darker themes, such as infertility and the sad erosion of a once radiant love.'
AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY BOOK OF THE MONTH
'What [Moriarty] writes are acute social comedies of the feminine, where the domestic is more political than cosy...Technically this premise is a challenge, which Moriarty makes appear effortless...bravura depiction. Great stuff'
THE AGE
'A thought-provoking story that explores family dynamics with intelligence, wit and sensitivity but without any sentimentality.'
COURIER-MAIL
'A intriguing exploration of how people change... Alice's amnesia is skilfully used and like a detective, she must piece together the details of a life she cannot remember.'
SUN-HERALD
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A captivating story of memory, identity, and love lost.
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Who is this book for?
If you're drawn to stories that delve into the complexities of relationships and the choices that shape our lives, What Alice Forgot is a compelling read. Moriarty masterfully explores how memory shapes identity and the bittersweet nature of rediscovering oneself after losing years of living. It's a thoughtful, emotionally rich novel that feels both familiar and entirely new.