Rating: ✫✫
So, I should start by pointing out that I've read a lot of Liane Moriarty's books. Since I first read What Alice Forgot, I looked for her other novels, and I've found that she's a really good go-to author when I want something easy to read, but well written. I loved Big Little Lies and The Husband's Secret, and I've also enjoyed other novels that she has published.
This being said, I have to admit that I didn't enjoy this anywhere near as well as her others. This could be reflected in the fact that it is one of her earlier works; the plot didn't appear to me as well structured as some of her other stories, and the characters didn't appear to have any sort of development (or in many cases, any redeeming qualities!). The idea was altogether very interesting and unusual, but the plot took too long to develop, and the characters weren't particularly endearing. It is definitely my least favourite, and so I can only give it two stars. It was easy to read, and there were some great aspects, but I was quite disappointed overall.
So, I should start by pointing out that I've read a lot of Liane Moriarty's books. Since I first read What Alice Forgot, I looked for her other novels, and I've found that she's a really good go-to author when I want something easy to read, but well written. I loved Big Little Lies and The Husband's Secret, and I've also enjoyed other novels that she has published.
This being said, I have to admit that I didn't enjoy this anywhere near as well as her others. This could be reflected in the fact that it is one of her earlier works; the plot didn't appear to me as well structured as some of her other stories, and the characters didn't appear to have any sort of development (or in many cases, any redeeming qualities!). The idea was altogether very interesting and unusual, but the plot took too long to develop, and the characters weren't particularly endearing. It is definitely my least favourite, and so I can only give it two stars. It was easy to read, and there were some great aspects, but I was quite disappointed overall.
Introduction
Sophie Honeywell gets a shock when, out of the blue, her ex-boyfriend Thomas gets in touch and tells her his Aunt Connie has left her a house. Remembering how she left Thomas right when he was on the verge of proposing to her, Sophie is in two minds about accepting the house. After reading the letter Connie left her, however, she decides to move into the house, which is on Scribbly Gum Island.
Scribbly Gum Island has a lot of history already. Connie and her sister Rose are famous for having found a baby girl in a house many years ago, abandoned by her parents, Alice and Jack Munro. Amidst this mystery, they adopted the baby, later to be called Enigma, and made a living allowing tourists into the famous house where she had been left.
After Connie's death, the family hold their last public event on the anniversary of the Munro mystery, and secrets come out that make it a night to remember.
*spoiler alert*