Title: The Memory Book
Author: Lara Avery
Pages: 368
Publisher: Quercus Children's Books
Release date: 7th July 2016
Blurb from Goodreads:
But when Sam discovers that a rare disease is going to take away her memory, the future she'd planned so perfectly is derailed before its started.
Realising that her life won't wait to be lived, Sam sets out on a summer of firsts.
The first party.
The first rebellion.
The first friendship.
The last love.
My Review:
*I
received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thanks to
Penguin Random House Children's and NetGalley*
Samantha
McCoy has her life all planned - after winning the national debate
championships she's going to go to university in New York and become a human
rights lawyer.
But then
Sammie receives some news that could change everything - she has a rare disease
that will affect her memory and body.
Can Sammie
still achieve her dreams?
Can she
live a normal life?
Before
this book, I had never heard of Niemann-Pick Type C. It's certainly a horrible
disease and it was sad to read as it affected Sammie's memory and health.
I really
liked Sammie - she was awkward in social situations and referenced The Lord of
the Rings, and while she couldn't wait to leave her home-town, she loved her
family.
I wasn't a
big fan of Stuart and preferred Coop. I would have liked to have seen more of
Maddie.
I didn't
mind the romance but it wasn't of my favourite things about the book.
The plot
was interesting and held my attention.
I enjoyed
the writing style and felt that the author handled Sammie's illness well.
Overall
this was an enjoyable read.
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