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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Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 70%
sad 39%
challenging 24%
hopeful 24%
dark 17%
mysterious 17%
adventurous 12%
inspiring 12%
tense 4%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 30%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 30% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | 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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