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Fascinating review, Collin, of what sounds like an intriguing story. I have enjoyed Ogawa's writing and look forward to reading this some day. I love what you said: "... this is a novel whose story is an ocean to explore."
Thankyou kindly Laysee. This is the first Ogawa I have read but I will definitely be reading more of her work. :-)
Another fab review Collski. This sounds both eerie and unnerving. Memory is one of our most precious things. It makes us who we are. And to have anyone, let alone Memory Police take our memories away is deeply unsettling. I wonder what drew Ogawa to write this? Interesting that the last few books you've read have had sculptors in them. I also love the line ...this is a novel whose story is an ocean to explore. That's beautiful.
A fascinating concept and a superb review, Collin! : )
Thankyou Natto, Kevvy, and Fran.
Natto, Ogawa wrote this back in 94 or 95, but I think it was only just translated. This novel made me think how vitally important our memories are to our lives, and as you say, integral to who we are. And yet paradoxically when the memories disappear, we can't remember them anyway, so we do not in effect notice how vital they are. There is just so much going on with this novel. :-)
Awesome review, Collin; this sounds fantastic! Adding it...
Thankyou Jenna. I hope you enjoy it. :-)
Excellent review.
Thankyou kindly Bianca, Kathleen and JimZ. :-)
This sounds really interesting, Collin. Fantastic review! On my list...
Thankyou Beata and thankyou Paula, great book which makes you think about many different things. :-)
What a review! Have just finished the book. Its interesting how the totalitarianism theme is equally relatable 25 years later. Loved it's allegories.
Thanks Bodhisattya Pal. It's a great book! :-)
I don't know why none of the people are named, but the editor has a single initial. However, it did make me think of Kafka and Joseph K - tenuous, I know.
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Fascinating review, Collin, of what sounds like an intriguing story. I have enjoyed Ogawa's writing and look forward to reading this some day. I love what you said: "... this is a novel whose story is an ocean to explore."
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Thankyou kindly Laysee. This is the first Ogawa I have read but I will definitely be reading more of her work. :-)
Another fab review Collski. This sounds both eerie and unnerving. Memory is one of our most precious things. It makes us who we are. And to have anyone, let alone Memory Police take our memories away is deeply unsettling. I wonder what drew Ogawa to write this? Interesting that the last few books you've read have had sculptors in them. I also love the line ...this is a novel whose story is an ocean to explore. That's beautiful.
A fascinating concept and a superb review, Collin! : )
Thankyou Natto, Kevvy, and Fran.Natto, Ogawa wrote this back in 94 or 95, but I think it was only just translated. This novel made me think how vitally important our memories are to our lives, and as you say, integral to who we are. And yet paradoxically when the memories disappear, we can't remember them anyway, so we do not in effect notice how vital they are. There is just so much going on with this novel. :-)
Awesome review, Collin; this sounds fantastic! Adding it...
Thankyou Jenna. I hope you enjoy it. :-)
Excellent review.
Thankyou kindly Bianca, Kathleen and JimZ. :-)
This sounds really interesting, Collin. Fantastic review! On my list...
Thankyou Beata and thankyou Paula, great book which makes you think about many different things. :-)
What a review! Have just finished the book. Its interesting how the totalitarianism theme is equally relatable 25 years later. Loved it's allegories.
Thanks Bodhisattya Pal. It's a great book! :-)
I don't know why none of the people are named, but the editor has a single initial. However, it did make me think of Kafka and Joseph K - tenuous, I know.
