Recommended by Dunsborough Book Chat Club

The Wilderness, by Samantha Harvey

Cover of The Wilderness, by Samantha Harvey.

The story begins with the protagonist Jake taking a flight over familiar territory. The ride is a birthday present from his son.

This introduction leads into a mixture of rambling memories and incidents. The purpose of the story is to throw “light” on the impact of Alzheimer’s disease on memory, moods, and perception.

The book is clever and challenging in equal parts.

I found this book asks a lot of the reader. Be prepared to make a commitment to the task in order to get your reader rewards. Clever writing!

3.5/5 Stars