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cassandra_t 's review for:
The Memory Thief
by Lauren Mansy
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was written in the direction that I thought that The Book Eaters would have headed (but that is a whole other review). The Memory Thief takes place in a society which values memories. There are various types of people in this society, with various skills. Some can move memories between people, others can scan memories quick, or implant false memories. Some can transfer memories or steal memories through touch, and others just need to look at a person to do so. The concept of memories also creating pain for us is another thing that is explored, whether needing to forgive ourselves or others. I also loved that talents and skills could be transferred between people, as that all is formed from memory. Overall, I found this concept to be very unique and fascinating, making for plenty of storyline potential.
Without giving up too much of the storyline, the main character, Etta, focuses on trying to save her mother from dying, which she proves she will do at any cost. This has Etta joining with various groups to try to take down the Madame in charge. Throughout the book you learn Etta’s motivations and more about her past, as well as just how power hungry the Madame is. And that some memories aren’t always what they seem.
Without giving up too much of the storyline, the main character, Etta, focuses on trying to save her mother from dying, which she proves she will do at any cost. This has Etta joining with various groups to try to take down the Madame in charge. Throughout the book you learn Etta’s motivations and more about her past, as well as just how power hungry the Madame is. And that some memories aren’t always what they seem.