The Forgetting
Books | Fiction / Literary
2.3
Hannah Beckerman
From the bestselling author of If Only I Could Tell You comes the story of two women determined to uncover the truth. But how can you trust the present if you can't remember the past? "Left me gasping. Brilliant." --Alex Michaelides "Has one of the best story twists I have ever read...superb writing." --Ruth Jones "Resonates long after you turn the final page." --Rosamund Lupton When Anna Bradshaw wakes up in a hospital bed in London, she remembers nothing, not even her loving husband, Stephen. The doctors say her amnesia is to be expected, but Anna feels cut adrift from her entire life. In Bristol, Livvy Nicholson is newly married to Dominic and eager to get back to work after six months' maternity leave. But when Dominic's estranged mother appears, making a series of unnerving claims, Livvy is sucked into a version of herself she doesn't recognise. A hundred miles apart, both women feel trapped and disorientated, and their stories are about to collide. Can they uncover the secret that connects them and reconstruct their fractured lives?
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Author
Hannah Beckerman
Pages
331
Publisher
Amazon Publishing
Published Date
2023-04
ISBN
1542030382 9781542030380
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"At first, I couldn't figure out how these two women were connected. Slowly I started to suspect what had happened, but couldn't see how it had happened. (Don't want any spoilers!) When the pieces fell into place, I was really worried for Livvy and her son. I pitied poor Anna. Amnesia has to be terrifying.<br/><br/>It's a twisting, turning, suspenseful story. You will figure it out, but you'll still be thinking "How?" and "But what about...?"<br/><br/>Good story. Well worth the read.<br/><br/>"
"A beautifully crafted psychological thriller. Hint: Pay attention to use of first person and third person."
Patty Hardwick
"This was a fun read #kindlefirstreads"
Natural Butterflai
""The Forgetting" by Hannah Beckerman is a thought-provoking and emotionally complex novel that explores the nature of memory, identity, and family relationships.<br/><br/>The story follows a family over several decades as they struggle to cope with the impact of a tragic event that changes their lives forever. The novel's main protagonist is a young woman named Marianne who, as she reaches her thirties, begins to experience memory lapses that threaten to unravel her sense of self and her relationships with those closest to her.<br/><br/>Beckerman's writing is evocative and immersive, capturing the nuances of human emotion with sensitivity and skill. The novel raises important questions about what it means to remember and forget, and how our memories shape our identities and relationships with others.<br/><br/>Overall, "The Forgetting" is a powerful and engaging novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy literary fiction that delves into complex human experiences. While it deals with some heavy subject matter, it is ultimately a story of resilience, love, and the human capacity for healing."
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