Memory Wall by Anthony Doerr

Memory Wall

Anthony Doerr

272 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Anthony Doerr's brilliant new collection of stories is about memory: the source of meaning and coherence in our lives, and the fragile thread that connects us to ourselves and to others. Now includes 'The Deep', which was awarded the 2011 Sunday T...

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Moods

emotional 79%
reflective 75%
sad 50%
challenging 29%
hopeful 29%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 16%
dark 16%
tense 8%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 34%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 19% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 35%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 29% | No: 23% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

4.04

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