The Forgotten Hours by Katrin Schumann
Product description:
An Amazon Charts and Washington Post bestseller.
“A relevant, compelling, and compassionate look at the torture of conflicted loyalties and the slipperiness of truth.” —Jenna Blum, New York Times bestselling author of Those Who Save Us and The Lost Family
In this evocative debut novel, Katrin Schumann weaves a riveting story of past and present—and how love can lead us astray.
At twenty-four, Katie Gregory feels like life is looking up: she’s snagged a great job in New York City and is falling for a captivating artist—and memories of her traumatic past are finally fading. Katie’s life fell apart almost a decade earlier, during an idyllic summer at her family’s cabin on Eagle Lake when her best friend accused her father of sexual assault. Throughout his trial and imprisonment, Katie insisted on his innocence, dodging reporters and clinging to memories of the man she adores.
Now he’s getting out. Yet when Katie returns to the shuttered lakeside cabin, details of that fateful night resurface: the chill of the lake, the heat of first love, the terrible sting of jealousy. And as old memories collide with new realities, they call into question everything she thinks she knows about family, friends, and, ultimately, herself. Now, Katie’s choices will be put to the test with life-altering consequences.
My Review
Extremely interesting, captivating story
The writing was surprisingly good for a debut novel, and there were no apparent mistakes.
The author created a fast-moving plot and the compelling characters, with layer upon layer, make for an addictive read.
The main theme that came out is that it’s possible for people to be two things at once, cruel and kind. Good people are not all good. Also, that we can’t rely on memory.
The main character that stood out for me was Katie as she tried to navigate her teens in a holiday environment while her interest in boys began to develop. I admire her loyalty to her Dad, and her strength in facing a difficult situation without having answers to all her questions.
I’d recommend this book to people who enjoy coming-of-age stories, mysteries, and family drama.
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