68 pages • 2 hours read
Liane MoriartyWhat Alice Forgot
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Published in 2009, Liane Moriarty’s novel What Alice Forgot follows Alice Love, a mother of three in Sydney, who wakes up after a head injury with no memory of the past ten years. As Alice navigates her disoriented life, she learns about her estranged husband, Nick, her children, and strained relationships. Utilizing perspectives from Alice, her sister Elisabeth, and honorary grandmother Frannie, the story delves into betrayal, forgiveness, and motherhood. The narrative includes themes related to miscarriages and mental health struggles.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty is a poignant and engaging exploration of memory loss and self-discovery. Readers praise its compelling narrative and relatable characters, though some find the pacing uneven. Moriarty's insights into relationships and personal growth are highlighted as a strength, making the novel both thought-provoking and emotionally resonant.
Who Should Read What Alice Forgot?
Fans of character-driven novels such as Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty and The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty will enjoy What Alice Forgot. Ideal for readers intrigued by themes of memory loss, self-discovery, and emotional transformation, akin to the audience of Jojo Moyes' Me Before You.