2. The Memory Keeper's Daughter

"The Memory Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards is one of the best books I have ever read! And I've read a lot of books!! I will provide a review tomorrow, but my heart is just aching now because it's finished!

From the beginning to the very end, "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards, was a plot-filled, suspenseful, sorrowful, exciting and memorable book. There were so many little twists and surprises and the plot kept getting deeper and deeper as more secrets were revealed.

The characters were so well-developed, it was hard not to care about them even when their actions went against your own morals and beliefs. As a worker of children with special needs (autism), it was hard to identify with or support the actions of Dr. Henry, but somehow, I was able to put my emotions aside and understand the fateful decision that he made. That could probably be attributed to the Psychology major student in me, as we are taught to find the root of the problem instead of isolating the situation and jumping to conclusions without examining every aspect.

That is probably why I could really appreciate the ripple effect that Dr. Henry's actions created and all the consequences and repercussions that followed. It was interesting yet utterly devastating to witness everything gradually unfolding. It was like watching a trainwreck in slow motion, to borrow a cliché. The ending was a little unsatisfying but I suppose that's what a good book does--leaves you wanting more while leaving a lasting impression.

"The Memory Keeper's Daughter" was definitely one of those books you just can't put down until you're finished. Highly recommended. Absolutely heart-wrenching, poignant and beautiful.

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Books I'm reading:
1. On Beauty (Zadie Smith)

Books I've read:
1. An Abundance of Katherines (John Green)
2. The Memory Keeper's Daughter (Kim Edwards)