This is a debut novel by the actor Richard Armitage and it was a good story. Like a lot of modern novels each chapter was written by a different person, Sarah and Daniel, the main protagonists and chapters which were a back ground to the story and a third person, who was a blogger. I was slightly confused at first before I sorted in my mind the thread of the story.
Sarah, a Nobel prize winner's father has Alzheimer's and sadly she, herself is beginning to show the same symptoms. Her husband Daniel, also a neuroscientist persuades her to attend the launch of a new and world changing discovery, which they've asked Sarah to endorse. It could be the answer to the awful illness of Alzheimer.
However she is really not well and is having blackouts as well as memory loss. But with her husband by her side she feels safe. However, it's long not before things start to go horribly wrong and Sarah doesn't know who to trust, including her own self.
This is a fast paced novel, helped by the back ground story which adds credence to the characters individual circumstances. The topic is topical too, being about Alzheimer's and dementia and it was easy to read.. a number of twists and turns and a red herring to keep you interested!
It certainly kept me interested, it was well written, but perhaps a touch too predicable. However this didn't spoil the story for me, as I thoroughly enjoyed it, a real page turner.
Chrisxx
Ps. A big thank you for your comments on my previous post, I think this is the first few days, where I've felt really well and that I can cope with this catheter, which I've had now for 9 weeks!
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I think Richard Armitage has adapted the Joy Ellis series of books about the Fens for television. I like his voice and thought he was wonderful as the Sheriff of Nottingham, all those years ago. Like many good-looking actors, he's gay, sadly for the heterosexuals.
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