FROM THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BIG LITTLE LIES AND HERE ONE MOMENT A “cheerfully engaging”(Kirkus Reviews) novel for anyone who’s ever asked herself, “How did I get here?” Alice Love is twenty-nine, crazy about her husband, and pregnant with her first child. So imagine Alice’s surprise when she comes to on the floor of a gym (a gym! She HATES the gym) and is whisked off to the hospital where she discovers the honeymoon is truly over—she’s getting divorced, she has three kids, and she’s actually 39 years old. Alice must reconstruct the events of a lost decade, and find out whether it’s possible to reconstruct her life at the same time. She has to figure out why her sister hardly talks to her, and how is it that she’s become one of those super skinny moms with really expensive clothes. Ultimately, Alice must discover whether forgetting is a blessing or a curse, and whether it’s possible to start over...
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Liane Moriarty
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Liane Moriarty is an Australian author. She has written ten novels, including the New York Times best sellers Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers, and Apples Never Fall which were adapted into television series for HBO, Hulu, and Peacock respectively. Additionally, The Husband's Secret and The Last Anniversary are to be developed as films.
What Alice Forgot
by Liane Moriarty
Books Like What Alice Forgot
If you're looking for books similar to What Alice Forgot, here are some recommendations based on themes, tone, and narrative style.
Big Little Lies
Liane Moriarty
A gripping novel about suburban relationships, secrets, and unexpected connections. The story centers on three women whose lives become intertwined through their children's school and a mysterious death. Like 'What Alice Forgot', it explores personal transformation, hidden complexities of relationships, and the ways people reinvent themselves.
The Husband's Secret
Liane Moriarty
Another compelling novel by Moriarty exploring complex family dynamics and unexpected life changes. The story follows a woman who discovers a letter from her husband meant to be opened only in the event of his death. This psychological drama delves into secrets, moral dilemmas, and the consequences of hidden truths, much like the memory-loss exploration in 'What Alice Forgot'.
Life After Life
Kate Atkinson
A complex novel exploring multiple life paths and personal reinvention. The protagonist experiences multiple versions of her life, dying and being reborn repeatedly. It shares 'What Alice Forgot's' themes of identity, choice, and life's unpredictability.
Still Alice
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A powerful novel about memory loss and personal identity, following a professor diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. The story explores how a woman confronts her changing sense of self and relationships as her memory deteriorates. Similar to 'What Alice Forgot', it deeply examines memory, identity, and personal resilience.
The Time Traveler's Wife
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A unique love story about memory, time, and personal connection. The novel explores how memory and experience shape relationships, with a protagonist who unexpectedly travels through time. Similar to 'What Alice Forgot', it examines how life's unexpected turns impact personal identity.
The Hypnotist's Love Story
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Another Moriarty novel exploring complex relationships and personal transformation. A hypnotherapist becomes involved with a man whose past includes a persistent stalker. Like 'What Alice Forgot', it delves into unexpected life complications and personal growth.
The Forgotten Hours
Katrin Schumann
A novel about memory, perception, and revisiting past events. The protagonist investigates a traumatic incident from her past, challenging her understanding of truth and relationships. Like 'What Alice Forgot', it explores how memory shapes our understanding of ourselves and our connections.
Nine Perfect Strangers
Liane Moriarty
A novel about personal transformation and unexpected connections. A group of strangers attend a wellness retreat that becomes far more intense than anticipated. Like 'What Alice Forgot', it explores personal growth, unexpected life changes, and psychological complexity.
The Last Anniversary
Liane Moriarty
A novel about family secrets, personal discovery, and unexpected connections. The story unravels a complex family mystery, exploring how past events shape present relationships. Similar to 'What Alice Forgot', it delves into personal transformation and hidden family dynamics.
Before I Go to Sleep
S.J. Watson
A psychological thriller about a woman with memory loss who tries to reconstruct her past each day. Each morning, she wakes up with no memory of her life, similar to Alice's experience of lost time. The novel explores identity, trust, and the fragility of memory.
The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax
Dorothy Gilman
A quirky novel about a woman who reinvents herself in unexpected ways. An older woman becomes a CIA agent, challenging her previous identity and expectations. Like Alice, she discovers new strengths and capabilities she never knew she possessed.
Remember Me
Sophie Kinsella
A lighthearted novel about a woman who loses her memory and discovers a dramatically different version of herself. After an accident, she wakes up believing she's a completely different person, exploring themes of personal reinvention similar to 'What Alice Forgot'.
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