The Memory Box by Kathryn Hughes

The Memory Box

Kathryn Hughes

430 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective fast-paced
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Description

Jenny Tanner opens the box she has cherished for decades. Contained within are her most precious mementoes, amongst them a pebble, a carving and a newspaper cutting she can hardly bear to read. But Jenny knows the time is finally here. After the w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 68%
hopeful 56%
sad 56%
adventurous 37%
mysterious 31%
challenging 25%
informative 18%
funny 12%
lighthearted 12%
tense 12%
dark 6%
inspiring 6%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 40%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 69% | Plot: 23% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 44% | No: 11%

Average rating

4.25

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