Memory Wall by Anthony Doerr

Memory Wall

Anthony Doerr

243 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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Set on four continents, Anthony Doerr's collection of stories is about memory: the source of meaning and coherence in our lives, the fragile thread that connects us to ourselves and to others.In the luminous and beautiful title story, a young boy ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 593 reviews

Moods

reflective 79%
emotional 72%
sad 41%
hopeful 25%
challenging 23%
dark 18%
mysterious 18%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 11%
tense 4%
informative 2%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 31%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 34% | Plot: 14% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 24% | N/A: 17%

Average rating

4.04

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