2003seigfried's reviews
12 reviews

The Memory Police by Yōko Ogawa

emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

a story reminiscent of Farenheit 451 and Little Fish in the same breath, this is the kind of intimate science fiction i’m in love with. the book within a book about a typist who loses her voice fits so well, and both endings are so quiet and haunting. i’ll remember this forever

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75