The Memory of Love by 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 Summary of 451 reviews

Moods

emotional 83%
reflective 66%
sad 63%
dark 56%
challenging 46%
informative 30%
mysterious 13%
tense 13%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 3%

Pace

slow 62%
medium 33%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 39% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 64% | No: 20% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.81

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