I was interested in reading this book when I saw Beatriz Williams listed as one of the co-authors. After having read it, I'm wondering if she actually *did* write it, or if her name was just used as some sort of a marketing tactic.

"The Forgotten Room" is a series of love stories that takes place across three generations (late 1800s, just prior to the 1929 stock market crash, and during World War 2). The narrators are a grandmother, mother, and daughter. There is a question about the objects of their desire, and whether or not they might actually be related. Rather than maintaining an air of mystery, it actually gets a bit confusing to keep track of who is who.

I've referred to Williams's other writing as "beach reads with a brain" and her writing is smart and sharp. Her female leads have moxie. That is all missing here, and was a disappointment. The writing, plot, and story line were simply "all right".

3 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Berkley for a galley of this book in exchange for an honest review. ( )

This is a great story about three women in three different generations, all with ties to a room at the top of a beautiful home. I loved the historical parts to it, taking us back to the late 1890's, early 1920's and 1940's (WWII). I wish I could have had the time to read this book in just a few days because it would have lessened my confusion of the three women POV's (even though each one is from a different decade.) I'd But that is my fault (or life's!) not the three authors. :) ( )

A well-crafted story that weaves together characters from three generations. It was hard to tell who wrote what, which is often not the case with collaborations like these. ( )

Some of the fun is lost when you predict the ending/twist when you're only 1/3 of the way in... Oh well- I think I've read too many books with similar storylines. ( )

Lovely story following 3 generations of women trying to make sense of their world and find love. Easy read ( )