What Rose Forgot

A Novel

By: Nevada Barr

Narrated by: Kate Burton

In New York Times bestselling author Nevada Barr's gripping standalone, What Rose Forgot, a grandmother in her sixties emerges from a mental fog to find she's trapped in her worst nightmare.

Rose Dennis wakes up in a hospital gown, her brain in a fog, only to discover that she's been committed to an Alzheimer's Unit in a nursing home. With no memory of how she ended up in this position, Rose is sure that something is very wrong. When she overhears one of the administrators saying about her that she's "not making it through the week," Rose is convinced that if she's to survive, she has to get out of the nursing home. She avoids taking her medication, putting on a show for the aides, then stages her escape.

The only problem is—how does she convince anyone that she's not actually demented? Her relatives were the ones to commit her, all the legal papers were drawn up, the authorities are on the side of the nursing home, and even she isn't sure she sounds completely sane. But any lingering doubt Rose herself might have had is erased when a would-be killer shows up in her house in the middle of the night. Now Rose knows that someone is determined to get rid of her.

With the help of her computer hacker/recluse sister Marion, thirteen-year old granddaughter Mel, and Mel's friend Royal, Rose begins to gather her strength and fight back—to find out who is after her and take back control of her own life. But someone out there is still determined to kill Rose, and they're holding all the cards.

kept my interest

a pleasant read (except for the Trump bashing, for which I came that close to (holds up 2 almost touching fingers) returning this book. Interesting story lines. Not one I could NOT put down, (that would have been a 5) but I did look forward to picking it back up. Good narration.

May be Nevada Barr’s finest

I have been a long time fan of Nevada Barr but this book may be her very best. Such a departure from her past and written with a great sense of humor and understanding.

Not what I expected

It was not necessarily what I expected and not the star of book I typically enjoy. But it was good and engaging.

WONDERFUL

I thought I might like this story.....little did I know I would love it. I listen to a look of Audibles, and how refreshing this was. No serial killers, no kidnapped or dead children and no husbands and wives who hate each other. Rose and her granddaughter Mel are fascinating and humorous. There is suspense and excitement, an all around wonderful story, and a mystery to be solved. I really recommend this highly!

Very fun! Kickass older women empowerment story!

Enjoyed it thoroughly. My first Nevada Barr and I’ll read more.
She’s smart, sassy, irreverent, and fun.