The Memory of Love by Aminatta Forna

The Memory of Love

Aminatta Forna

445 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

In contemporary Sierra Leone, a devastating civil war has left an entire populace with secrets to keep. In the capital hospital, a gifted young surgeon is plagued by demons that are beginning to threaten his livelihood. Elsewhere in the hospital l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 278 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
challenging 57%
dark 47%
informative 38%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%
tense 9%
hopeful 4%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 33%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 26% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 70% | Yes: 17% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.76

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