A review by ellik6612
The Memory Police by Yōko Ogawa

challenging dark mysterious sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

HAUNTING... I like dystopian and I like gothic but honestly the ending has stuck with me months later and not for a good reason. Well written for sure, but please only read this when you're feeling in a good place, it's a book that slowly creeps up on you and
I kept reading it hoping the ending might be resolved positively... and then it quietly and swiftly pulls you into complete hopelessness
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