A review by emmalouisereads
The Memory Police by Yōko Ogawa

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

This book was really slow to begin with. I think I spent a lot of time thinking the disappearances would be caused in a way I’d assumed and I battled with not liking what was happening. 

Once I just gave up on my assumptions it became a much more mysterious and enjoyable read - enjoyable in the sense I struggled to put it down. 

This is an intensely haunting and sad story.  It’ll stay with me for a while.

Read for a book club. 
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