Memory Wall by Anthony Doerr

Memory Wall

Anthony Doerr

243 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Set on four continents, Anthony Doerr's collection of stories is about memory: the source of meaning and coherence in our lives, the fragile thread that connects us to ourselves and to others.In the luminous and beautiful title story, a young boy ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 592 reviews

Moods

reflective 78%
emotional 71%
sad 40%
hopeful 26%
challenging 23%
dark 19%
mysterious 19%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 11%
tense 4%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 30%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 32% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21% | N/A: 17%

Average rating

4.04

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