A review by shannahtan
Memorial by Bryan Washington

emotional funny tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

It’s two people who love each other but fail to communicate except to say the most hurtful things possible to everyone in their lives including each other and never apologize. Honestly, it’s a reminder that people can’t read your mind.

I’m a sucker for a book that’s set in Houston. I loved recognizing the places and stories. It’s beautiful and reads quickly, but maybe I need a break from the trope of wounded people pushing everyone away and being assholes then everyone they love just kind of taking it in stride.

The title is quite poetic though. Memorial for Eiju, for their relationship? For the things they did wrong? But also Memorial Drive & Memorial Park in Houston.
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