As part of this month’s Over To You theme, I will be writing about whatever people ask me to. Today’s post is a book review, as requested by the lovely Susan.
Elizabeth Is Missing by Emma Healey
Blurb from The Back Cover
Maud is forgetful. She makes a cup of tea and doesn’t remember to drink it. She goes to the shops and forgets why she went. Sometimes, her home is unrecognisable – or her daughter Helen seems a total stranger.
But there’s one thing Maud is sure of: her friend Elizabeth is missing. The note in her pocket tells her so. And no matter who tells her to stop going on about it, to leave it alone, to shut up, Maud will get to the bottom of it.
Because somewhere in Maud’s damaged mind lies the answer to an unsolved, 70 year old mystery. One everyone has forgotten about. Everyone, except Maud ….
My Thoughts on The Book
Elizabeth is Missing is a truly genius book. The story is told from the point of view of Maud, a dementia sufferer. It is both heart breaking and fascinating to see the world through her eyes.
We experience with her, her confusion, her sense of determination, her frustration at being patronised and her incredible sense of humour.
This is a very well written book, and I am looking forward to seeing more from Emma Healey in the coming months. She is definitely one to watch for.
Conclusion and Rating
Very well written, and from such an interesting perspective, this book will stay with you long after you have closed it. 4/5
Have you read this Elizabeth Is Missing? What do you think?
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I also recently did a review on this book on my site and gave it 5/5…really loved it! I thought that telling the story from the perspective of someone who was struggling with their memory was a stroke of genius. Great read…highly recommend it.
I really enjoyed it. Yes I loved the perspective it was written from, made it very unique 🙂
I might have to look into reading this book, it sounds interesting! #sharewithme
It is – it's a really unique perspective! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
This sounds fab. Love reading and hadn't come across this. Will have a look. Thanks for linking up with us on the #bigfatlinky hope to see you there this week.
It's told from such a unique perspective I think that's what makes it so good! Thanks for hosting – I'll be there 🙂
Oh this sounds fab. I haven't heard of it. Will have to have a look at it. Thank you so much for linking up to Share With Me #sharewithme
It's really good, give it a read if you get the chance 🙂 Thanks for hosting
Sold! What a brilliant idea! Will read next!
Hope you enjoy it!