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ekfmef 's review for:
The Sudden Appearance of Hope
by Claire North
This is a beautiful story and absolutely recommended for everyone who liked 'The first fifteen lives of Harry August'. It's also a perfect fit for everyone who liked 'The Circle'.
The Sudden Appearance of Hope features yet another 'weird' protagonist, but instead of the rather straightforward story of 'Touch', Claire North captures the same detached but extremely gripping atmosphere that was also present in her first novel. At first, 'being forgotten' seems almost the same as 'being able to become someone else'. North sidesteps this completely by focusing on the direct consequences of being forgotten after just a few moments - going to a restaurant, visiting a doctor, it all becomes impossible when they forget about you as soon as you're not within visual range anymore.
It's a very pleasant read. It makes you think, it's suspenseful, but it doesn't just end right after the story arc ends. At times, it can be a bit preachy, but I liked it, as I've just struggled my way through 'To save everything, click here' - The Sudden Appearance of Hope covers all its major points and then some.
The Sudden Appearance of Hope features yet another 'weird' protagonist, but instead of the rather straightforward story of 'Touch', Claire North captures the same detached but extremely gripping atmosphere that was also present in her first novel. At first, 'being forgotten' seems almost the same as 'being able to become someone else'. North sidesteps this completely by focusing on the direct consequences of being forgotten after just a few moments - going to a restaurant, visiting a doctor, it all becomes impossible when they forget about you as soon as you're not within visual range anymore.
It's a very pleasant read. It makes you think, it's suspenseful, but it doesn't just end right after the story arc ends. At times, it can be a bit preachy, but I liked it, as I've just struggled my way through 'To save everything, click here' - The Sudden Appearance of Hope covers all its major points and then some.