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A review by leitnerkev
The Memory Police by Yōko Ogawa
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
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
4.5
Astounding. A beautiful and sad reflection on the relentless cruelty of age and fragility. This is the type of literature that should be taught in English lit classes, replacing the original dead white man Canon. Truly universal in scope, revelatory in its wisdom, and spectacularly accessible in its prose. This should be widely read by everyone.