A review by kristid
Unforgettable by Loretta Ellsworth
3.0
Earlier this year I read a novel called Forgotten by Cat Patrick about a girl who can't remember anything. Then I read the summary for Unforgettable and was instantly intrigued. What if you were the exact opposite of the character in Forgotten? What if you remembered everything?
That’s exactly what Baxter does, he remembers everything. Not only remembers certain events, but also experiences the emotions and feelings that happened at the same time. Can you imagine experiencing the pain of loosing someone dear to you repeatedly?
Initially I thought it might be cool to remember everything, but as the story progresses it’s easy to see how it can be a burden as much as it’s a gift. It makes Baxter a little more awkward than usual, but I don’t think you have to have an incredible memory to feel awkward as a teenager.
This story is about a lot more than dealing with Baxter’s condition. It’s about self discovery and first love. It’s about interpreting the life around us and our experiences.
Unforgettable is a great story, with a an age old message and a unique character.
That’s exactly what Baxter does, he remembers everything. Not only remembers certain events, but also experiences the emotions and feelings that happened at the same time. Can you imagine experiencing the pain of loosing someone dear to you repeatedly?
Initially I thought it might be cool to remember everything, but as the story progresses it’s easy to see how it can be a burden as much as it’s a gift. It makes Baxter a little more awkward than usual, but I don’t think you have to have an incredible memory to feel awkward as a teenager.
This story is about a lot more than dealing with Baxter’s condition. It’s about self discovery and first love. It’s about interpreting the life around us and our experiences.
Unforgettable is a great story, with a an age old message and a unique character.