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Emma Healey
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Dem
Dem rated it 9 years ago
Elizabeth is missing was an emotional story about an elderly lady who is living with dementia.I liked the story as I found it extremely effective at highlighting how difficult the illness is on family members; I found the character of Helen so real in this story and I am sure there are daughters an...
XLeptodactylous
XLeptodactylous rated it 10 years ago
Whilst it's quite unique to write a book from the point of view of a senile lady with severe memory loss problems (Alzheimers, not specified, though) it is utterly imperative to write it in a way that isn't utterly boring, slow and, well, like the narrator has Alzheimers. It is obviously repetitive ...
KatieMc
KatieMc rated it 10 years ago
I will be recommending this to my mother who was so fascinated by her own mother's dementia that she went back to school and became a gerontologist. Cleverly written from the POV of an elderly woman with dementia, you get a small flavor as to what that might be like.
Heather's Book Blog
Heather's Book Blog rated it 10 years ago
I tried to like this novel p. I really did but couldn't get through it
If These Books Could Talk
If These Books Could Talk rated it 11 years ago
One of the most emotionally engrossing novels I've ever read. A truly stunning debut. Full review here: http://ifthesebookscouldtalk.com/2014/08/04/elizabeth-missing/
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