The Memory of Love by Aminatta Forna

The Memory of Love

Aminatta Forna

fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced

445 pages | first published 2010

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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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Summary of 240 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
reflective 76%
sad 70%
challenging 52%
dark 47%
informative 35%
adventurous 11%
inspiring 11%
tense 11%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 33%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 25% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 71% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 21%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.73

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