(Rationale) My First Novel "Before I Go to Sleep"

[Athena]

The first novel I have chosen is S.J. Watson’s "Before I Go to Sleep". It was the winner of the 2011 Crime Writer's Association, winner of the Galaxy National UK Thriller & Crime Novel of the Year, 2011, winner of the Dutch Crimezone Debut of the Year, 2012, winner of the French SNCF Prix du Polar prize for best Crime Novel, 2012, and the winner of the Crimefest Audible Sounds of Crime Award for Best Unabridged Audiobook, 2012 .

The reason why I choose this book is because the idea “Memories define us” really gives me a hit. I have never thought of my identification is actually defined by what I did instead of what I do. As a matter of fact, all our self-perceptions are built up by our past. So I find it interesting to hypothesize if one loses his/her memories every time he/she goes to sleep. How can a person survive while she loses everything about herself in her life? By enjoying the particular story about Christine----the protagonist suffers from amnesia, I hope I can find out the answer.Before I Go To Sleep