Memory Wall by Anthony Doerr

Memory Wall

Anthony Doerr

fiction contemporary short stories reflective relaxing slow-paced

243 pages | first published 2010

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Set on four continents, Anthony Doerr's collection of stories is about memory: the source of meaning and coherence in our lives, the fragile thread that connects us to ourselves and to others.In the luminous and beautiful title story, a young boy ...
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Summary of 331 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
reflective 70%
sad 52%
challenging 41%
hopeful 35%
dark 23%
mysterious 23%
adventurous 11%
inspiring 11%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 31%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 68% | Character: 18% | N/A: 6% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 30% | No: 23% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

4.05

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