Author: SJ Watson
Genre: Adult mystery
Pages: 358
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Challenges: Mystery and SuspenseFTC Disclosure: I received a copy of this book for free for a TLC Tour and I am going to donate it to my school library
Summary (from the back of the book): A terrible accident has robbed Christine of her memories. She cannot remember the past--or even yesterday. Determined to discover who she is, she has begun keeping a journal before she goes to sleep. Before she can forget again. But the truth may be more terrifying--and deadlier--than she bargained for....
Review: Amnesia has always held a certain interest for me, but I am not sure why. About ten years ago a man in my dance group got in a car accident and had total amnesia. It was such an awful experience but I was secretly fascinated. And, it's a mystery so it's all good! This book definitely didn't disappoint because it has all the elements I look for in this genre...
Review: Amnesia has always held a certain interest for me, but I am not sure why. About ten years ago a man in my dance group got in a car accident and had total amnesia. It was such an awful experience but I was secretly fascinated. And, it's a mystery so it's all good! This book definitely didn't disappoint because it has all the elements I look for in this genre...
- A main character that I care about because she is vulnerable. Christine has amnesia where she forgets everything every time she falls asleep (can you imagine?!). I wanted her to start remembering, I wanted someone to take care of her, and I wanted it to turn out okay for her in the end.
- An element of intrigue or bad guy and boy does this book have it! I can't really talk about this part or it gives away the whole main part of the plot, but trust me, it's good and well done
- A little bit of scary. Oh yeah, this definitely exists here. One night I even had a totally creepy dream after reading a bit too late. Not so bad that I woke myself up, but in the morning I knew it was book-induced.
- Questions that you keep asking yourself that get slowly answered throughout the book. I did find myself analyzing and asking questions as I read and I loved it when little bits were revealed to me at a great pace.
- Speaking of pace, this book was perfectly paced and the ending wasn't too sudden, the climax wasn't too obvious or contrived.
Geography Connection:
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Click to see my updated Google Map. Another book set in England. All is does is make me want to go. Britain is the one other country where I know I would be happy living. Here are books set in London that I've read this year.
- Little Bee by Chris Cleave
- Human .4 by Mike Lancaster
- Pride and Prejudice (the graphic novel) by Nancy Butler
5 comments
I have an interest regarding Amnesia and that kind of thing also. I have seen this book but hadn't read a review, adding to my Wishlist.
Helen, you may enjoy Manufactured Identity by Heath Sommer, it was my favourite last year.
Wow, this really sounds fantastic. I love a little scary -- but not gory. Sounds like a great mystery.
I'm so glad you enjoyed this! I'm hoping to spend this weekend reading this. I'm also intensely fascinated by stories such as this!
I'm always looking for a great mystery. This looks really good. After reading your review, I put it on my tbr pile. Thanks!
Marce--Thank you for the book suggestion, I'll go check it out now
Col--Definitely not gory, thank goodness!
Aths--I think you'll like it when you get around to reading it, it really is intriguing
Rummanah--This has that nice combination of mystery and thriller
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