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Liked It “Written from a 15 year old son whose mother is suffering from memory lose. Two other stories are told at the same time and woven all together. Loved the writing and enjoyed the weaving of the 3 stories.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “i haven't finished this book and its nearly a month now since i bought it.. its just didn't capture me.. that's why its still sitting in my table waiting for me to finished it...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“i haven't finished this book and its nearly a month now since i bought it.. its just didn't capture me.. that's why its still sitting in my table waiting for me to finished it... ”
tey b wrote this review Tuesday, September 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The Story of Forgetting echoed Steinbeck's East of Eden in ways. It is both a story literally of forgetting but also of remembering. A family's history and secrets are unearthed. I think this book was good; however, I think it suffers (as many breakthrough novels do) from poor editing. The end is abrupt and a bit forced, and I agree with others when they say the 'science' of Alzheimer's becomes too much.
jennifer r wrote this review Monday, September 14 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Overall, though, I was willing to forgive this because of the characters and the mythical Isidora that ties the 3 different story lines together.”“Written from a 15 year old son whose mother is suffering from memory lose. Two other stories are told at the same time and woven all together. Loved the writing and enjoyed the weaving of the 3 stories.”
asandh wrote this review Wednesday, September 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Wow well-written, its just really sad”
Aaron N wrote this review Thursday, October 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Not a spectacular book but good none the less. The book weaves together two stories about families living with Alzheimers. The book follows both through the troubles and emotional challenges faced by those living with the condition and also it's effects on the family. I have an interest in genetics and neurology which probably made it more interesting to me more than most but still a rewarding read.”
Scott C wrote this review Monday, July 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“No pun intended, but I forget why I rated this 5-stars in my journal. It was quirky and I like quirky. Since I can't remember much of it now, I am only giving it 4 stars.”
Diane L wrote this review Sunday, July 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The story has potential, but there were too many incidents of the writing dragging on and on.”
Armenator wrote this review Thursday, June 25 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“did not get too far into it till I knew it is not what I like to read.”
Barbara c wrote this review Monday, March 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book fairly screams "first novel" with its pretentiousness. The story line would have been interesting with its 3 intersecting plots, but is bogged down by the author's love affair with science. I myself love science, and his riffs on genetics were fun and interesting, but unnecessarily long to say the least. I found myself drifting off as I listened to the CD. Which brings me to another point; I loathed the reader on this CD at the beginning, but learned to tolerate him toward the end. Does this color my view of the novel? I don't think so.
DrRenee wrote this review Sunday, March 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The depictions (yes, plural) of Alzheimer's disease, in all its varieties, didn't capture what it is really like to live with someone with dementia. I realize that would be a different book than the one the author wanted to write, but a more personal story of a family's journey with the disease would have been more affecting. Yes, Seth struggles with his mother's diagnosis in his own way, by delving into the science behind it, but because she is placed in a nursing home, the personal interactions and struggles are lost.”
