What Rose Forgot is not only a well-written and addicting work, but also an important one, and surpassed all of my expectations ... Barr’s latest should be required reading for anyone over 60. Many in this age group have loving, caring children, but it’s always a good idea to keep your head up and watch for the manifestation of signs and symptoms.
Barr seems inspired by her new protagonist, writing with particular style and savvy ... The action is classic Barr ... The ultimate villain is unexpected, and the larger scheme a chilling vision of how aging people can lose control over their lives. Will we see more of Rose? Fine by me.
... deftly wrought ... calls to mind my favorite female sleuth, Agatha Christie’s Miss Jane Marple ... The ending, as befits this original, madcap mystery, is one last lovely surprise. What Rose Forgot is a winner on every level!
Just how Rose fits into such a plot is deliciously described by Barr, who captures readers’ attention in a plot that becomes more detailed and interconnected with each page. For baby boomer readers who are near Rose’s age, the intricacies of her story will be compelling and perhaps a bit scary ... Fans who love Barr will devour this book, and readers who don’t want to begin a multivolume journey with one character will delight in this new stand-alone title.
... winning ... Thrilling action, madcap humor, and a larger-than-life cast energize this cleverly plotted take on a traditional mystery. Barr surprises and entertains from start to finish.
... a one-of-a-kind stand-alone ... A tour de force that thickens its thriller plot with a razor-sharp view of its heroine’s unreliable but perceptive mind.
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