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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'll start:
Alisas Emma by Ava Glass - It's about a British spy trying to move an asset across London in one night. It was pretty good; there were some tense moments. I'd rate it at a 3.5-4 stars. It held my attention decently enough while reading but ultimately will likely be forgettable.

The Boys, by Katie Hafner - I may have gotten this as a recommendation from DCUM. It's about a married couple, mostly the husband, adopting and taking care of 2 boys during the pandemic, while dealing with significant childhood trauma. It was a very slow start, but the second half picked up a lot. I mostly liked it for the twist in the middle, which I absolutely did not see coming. I'd also give this one 3.5-4 stars. Unusual enough that I won't forget it, but the first half was too slow for me.

Still Alice, by Lisa Genova - I enjoyed this a lot. A neuroscientist Harvard professor is diagnosed with early onset Altzheimer's disease. I felt like I really got into the head of how it might feel to be a smart person experiencing dementia. The end was very powerful, IMO. I've always kind of bought into the idea that having dementia is such a low quality of life that I would rather not exist, but it made me wonder, can one experience enough simple pleasures in each moment that people can find joy even without the ability to remember the past or think about the future? I'd give this one a 5 for being a thought provoking and memorable listen.[/quote]

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