The Memory Thief
Registered by morsecode of Woonsocket, Rhode Island USA on 6/13/2010
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
2 journalers for this copy...
The Memory Thief has two protagonists. Hannah, the daughter of Christian fundamentalist missionaries, and Angel, the daughter of a "trailer trash" couple. On the surface the two girls have nothing in common. Interestingly enough, Keener told the group that The Memory Thief was supposed to be Hannah's story, but that Angel wanted to take it over.
At times I found both girls to be sympathetic and at others I felt I couldn't relate to them at all. Jumping between the two different narratives was disconcerting. I find this particular response particularly interesting because usually I have no problem with that kind of construction. I think part of my problem may have been with the fact that occasionally there were significant breaks in the timelines of one character or other, ones that left gaping holes.
I'm not sure what else to write about The Memory Thief. It's not that I don't have things to say, but so much of what I'd like to comment on would necessitate revealing spoiler-type information.
At times I found both girls to be sympathetic and at others I felt I couldn't relate to them at all. Jumping between the two different narratives was disconcerting. I find this particular response particularly interesting because usually I have no problem with that kind of construction. I think part of my problem may have been with the fact that occasionally there were significant breaks in the timelines of one character or other, ones that left gaping holes.
I'm not sure what else to write about The Memory Thief. It's not that I don't have things to say, but so much of what I'd like to comment on would necessitate revealing spoiler-type information.
Journal Entry 2 by morsecode at Panera Bread - 1593 Niagara Falls Blvd. in Amherst, New York USA on Sunday, June 13, 2010
Released 13 yrs ago (6/13/2010 UTC) at Panera Bread - 1593 Niagara Falls Blvd. in Amherst, New York USA
WILD RELEASE NOTES:
Bringing to a meet-up then leaving in the wicker newspaper basket in the seating area.
I picked this book up today at the meetup. It looked very interesting. Thanks for bring it and nice to meet you morsecode! :)
This is a good holiday read - doesn't require too much from the reader.
I agree with morsecode's assessment of this book. The narrative was disjointed at times and it made it difficult to read. I didn't particularly associate with either characters and the extremes in which some characters went was a bit over the top.
I agree with morsecode's assessment of this book. The narrative was disjointed at times and it made it difficult to read. I didn't particularly associate with either characters and the extremes in which some characters went was a bit over the top.
Released 7 yrs ago (3/21/2017 UTC) at
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RELEASE NOTES: Released on the book shelf in the General Brock Store.
Congratulations on finding this book and hope you enjoy it. I would be thrilled if you take the time to let me know what you thought of it by making a journal entry when you find this book and/or when you have finished reading it. Please feel free to explore bookcrossing and if you decide that you would like to join, tell them rockyhorror1978 sent you! :) It's a free and fun way to liberate your literature!
If you are going to share this book by passing it on or leaving it somewhere in the world to be found as a "wild release," let the world of bookcrossers know where and when by using it's unique BCID number and following the instructions!
Enjoy this book! "Make the whole world a library"
RELEASE NOTES: Released on the book shelf in the General Brock Store.
