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A review by nila
The Memory Police by Yōko Ogawa
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
My feelings on the book hasn't quite landed yet. On one hand, it's an original and interesting story, but on the other hand there's a vagueness to the plot that I'm not sure I like... The whole book is beautifully written as well, so it's still a joy to read it, but I just wanted more answers
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Police brutality, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Infidelity, Rape, and Sexual content