A review by koitai108
The Memory Police by Yōko Ogawa

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

This book made my heart hurt, but it was a beautiful story and will stick with me for a long time. I’ve never read anything like it. I’m not sure what it all means, but it feels profound nonetheless. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Blood, Police brutality, Dementia, Grief, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail