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Memory Wall by Anthony Doerr

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nanometers's review

emotional lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Doerr is a phenomenal short story writer who blends the twists and turns into each other. It will test your perspective on memory, your life, the future.

galateia's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

ashrith's review

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4.0

4.5/5
Sweet and sour, just like the memories we carry.

csoyars's review

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hopeful reflective

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

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karinlib's review

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4.0

All the Light We Cannot See was one of my favorite books of 2014, so when I saw this short story collection by Anthony Doerr, I had to give it a try, and I was not disappointed. Doerr's writing flows effortlessly. Just as there was a bit of surrealism in All the Light We Cannot See, the title story, Memory Wall is about a South African woman has Alzheimer's, who can plug into her life memories, like we can plug into an iPod.

My two favorite stories are Village 113 and The River Nemunas.