The Memory of Love by Aminatta Forna
The Memory of Love

Aminatta Forna

The Memory of Love

Aminatta Forna

445 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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In contemporary Sierra Leone, a devastating civil war has left an entire populace with secrets to keep. In the capital hospital, a gifted young surgeon is plagued by demons that are beginning to threaten his livelihood. Elsewhere in the hospital l...

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Community Reviews

3.85
based on 551 reviews

Moods

emotional: 80%

reflective: 71%

sad: 62%

dark: 57%

challenging: 51%

informative: 34%

mysterious: 20%

tense: 14%

adventurous: 8%

inspiring: 8%

hopeful: 5%


Pace

3% of readers chose fast
34% of readers chose medium
62% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
55% of readers chose A mix
40% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

73% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
62% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

89% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus?

79% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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