A review by taibreakfast
The Memory Police, by Yōko Ogawa

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

4.75

A quiet novel following the largely mundane day-to-day details of living under a dystopian, authoritarian government. The skill in the writing is in showing us how people try to move on with their lives even as more and more of their world is disappeared from their memories. Lots of fascinating reflections on the importance of memory in the act of making art. Highly recommend. 
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