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The Memory Police

Yoko Ogawa
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48 pages • 1 hour read

Yoko Ogawa

The Memory Police

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1994

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    In The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa, reviewers commend the haunting narrative and its exploration of memory and loss. The atmosphere is broadly praised for its eerie and unsettling tone. Some find the pacing slow and the plot somewhat repetitive. Overall, it is acclaimed for its emotional depth and thought-provoking themes.

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    Who Should Read The Memory Police?

    Ideal for fans of 1984 by George Orwell and Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, readers who enjoy dystopian fiction with a poetic and haunting narrative will appreciate The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa. This novel explores themes of memory, loss, and identity in a surreal, oppressive society, making it perfect for literary fiction enthusiasts.

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    18+years

    Book Details

    Themes
    Emotions/Behavior: Memory
    Society: Nation
    Period
    Asian Literature
    Genre
    Japanese Literature
    Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction