Questions About Still Alice

by Lisa Genova (Goodreads Author)

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I saw the movie and totally loved it! Should I still read the book?

Gail Poag Smith I felt like the book was 100% better.

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Does the Alice Howland has anything to do with the Alice from Alice in Wonderland? Could be a sort of possible sequel to the series the same way "The Cheshire" (by Bill Kte'pi) was written or the song "The Girl That's Never Been". I can't help but notice that Alice Howland is a linguistic professor and in both books of the 'Alice in Wonderland' series plays with a lot of cryptic word puzzles.

ScrappyMags There's some verbal irony I suppose if you look at Alice as being "down the rabbit hole" so to speak - that rabbit hole being Alzheimer's. Maybe somet…moreThere's some verbal irony I suppose if you look at Alice as being "down the rabbit hole" so to speak - that rabbit hole being Alzheimer's. Maybe something about that journey. As Alice Howland discovered with her disease things get "curiouser and curiouser" but not in the whimsical, positive way of AIW. However, I've heard TONS of symbolism theories for AIW, and subconsciously there could've been a tie. Interesting question. You have me thinking. Darn you. Haha(less)

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I've read the book several times as I am going through a similar situation. Do you find John as a unsympathetic character? (I ask because I am John in my situation)

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How famous is 'Still Alice'? Is it difficult to read?

Faye Robinson This was one of best stories I'd read in a long while. It is not difficult to read. It grabs you in the first chapter. I wanted a sequel, but I didn't…moreThis was one of best stories I'd read in a long while. It is not difficult to read. It grabs you in the first chapter. I wanted a sequel, but I didn't want to feel sadness about Alice. She was happy with the "girl" who was so helpful. (less)

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My gran has been suffering with Alzheimer’s for years now (she was only around 65 when they finally diagnosed her) and I feel like I want to read this book to try and understand her more - I understand that the women in this story is a fair bit younger but I'd still like to give it a go. Do you think it would be suitable for me to read, as I'm only 15? (Is it easy to follow, do you think it would keep me interested?)

Vanessa As others have said, definitely. In the Author Interview, she talks about how watching her grandmother go through Alzheimer's inspired her to write th…moreAs others have said, definitely. In the Author Interview, she talks about how watching her grandmother go through Alzheimer's inspired her to write this book in the first place.(less)

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