The Rest Is Memory by Lily Tuck

The Rest Is Memory

Lily Tuck

124 pages first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction historical dark emotional sad medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers drawn to emotionally resonant, meticulously researched historical fiction that explores individual resilience and the broader human impact of war, particularly those interested in World War II narratives centered on lesser-known personal tragedies.

Description

First glimpsed riding on the back of a boy's motorcycle, fourteen-year-old Czeslawa comes to life in this mesmerizing novel by Lily Tuck, who imagines her upbringing in a village in southeastern Poland before her world imploded in late 1942. Strip...

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Community Reviews

3.87
based on 106 reviews

Moods

sad: 86%

dark: 73%

emotional: 73%

informative: 53%

challenging: 36%

reflective: 26%

tense: 21%


Pace

41% of readers chose fast
45% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
39% of readers chose A mix
36% of readers chose Character
18% of readers chose N/A
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A mix
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Strong character development?

13% of readers chose Yes
51% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
13% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

38% of readers chose Yes
48% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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Diverse cast of characters?

48% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

7% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
71% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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