Left Neglected by Lisa Genova
I expected to be disappointed in this book, probably due to a review that I read at some point, but I wanted to read it regardless because I loved Still Alice. Well, I wasn't disappointed at all. This is a really good story. My only problem with it is that Sarah, the main character who is suffering from a brain injury, comes across as the exact same character as Alice from the first book. Their personalities felt like carbon copies. Fortunately I really liked Alice, but would have preferred a new character in Sarah.
I have to say that Lisa Genova has a great talent for explaining a disability in a way that readers can really understand. She can make sense of how things feel. I am also impressed with the fact that she can take such heavy subjects and create stories that are hopeful rather than depressing. I really feel like I take something away from her books, and I look forward to what she will do next. 4.5/5
4 comments:
I have seen this book and been wondering how it would be since I enjoyed Still Alice so much. It does sound disappointing that the two characters are so similar. I'll still give it a try though since it still seems like a good book. Thanks for the review!
I had tried Still Alice a while ago, and couldn't get into it, but it may just have been the wrong book at the wrong time. I think I would like to give this author another try, and given your review, maybe this should be the one. Thanks :)
Hmmm....I am not sure what to suggest. I really liked Still Alice. It has a similar feel so maybe borrow, don't buy.
I am so glad to hear this one wasn't disappointing! I loved Still Alice and wasn't sure if I should grab this one or not. Now I definitely will!
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