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A review by gladiolus17
Memorial by Bryan Washington
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Awesome book with stylistic prose. Both main characters are flawed, yet lovable, and there’s a ton of funny interactions with other characters in the book. I cried at the end.
I’d recommend this book if you want to read a story about two people finding their way in life.
Some specific things I liked:
-Getting lost on the trains in Japan is a mood.
-I liked the line “fuck around with” the rear view mirror. Great verb.
-Great descriptions of food, and parallels with cooking and getting to know Mitsuko.
One thing that took me out of the story is that Japan doesn’t have a tipping culture, so Mike’s dad threatening to take the money out of the Kunihiko’s tips wouldn’t be possible. This wasn’t enough to make me dissatisfied with the story as a whole, though.
I’d recommend this book if you want to read a story about two people finding their way in life.
Some specific things I liked:
-Getting lost on the trains in Japan is a mood.
-I liked the line “fuck around with” the rear view mirror. Great verb.
-Great descriptions of food, and parallels with cooking and getting to know Mitsuko.
One thing that took me out of the story is that Japan doesn’t have a tipping culture, so Mike’s dad threatening to take the money out of the Kunihiko’s tips wouldn’t be possible. This wasn’t enough to make me dissatisfied with the story as a whole, though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Minor: Racism, Alcoholism, and Physical abuse