Memory Piece

#ToB books picked up from the library yesterday. Two are on the shortlist - I‘m not overly enthused about the Link as I bailed on the only other one of hers that I tried ( and it‘s a chunkster) but it‘s a library book so 🤷‍♀️.

The tagged didn‘t make it onto the shortlist but it was waving at me 👋 from the new books shelf and I do like the sound of it, so couldn‘t really say no.

youneverarrived The tagged sounds really good. Look forward to your review 1w

sarahbarnes I‘m reading the Link right now and liking it, but I did enjoy the short story collections of hers I‘ve read. A fun stack! 😃 1w

squirrelbrain That‘s good to know, thank you @sarahbarnes 1w

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Centique

Memory Piece | Lisa Ko

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I think a lot of people are going to dislike this book. I didnt entirely like it - BUT i keep thinking about it. It‘s an “idea” book, rather than driven by plot or character development. Three Chinese American girls meet in their early teens. Each one is very driven by a passion which will steer their lives - art, technology, activism. I think many readers will want to get into their heads & emotions but this is more about their achievements ⬇️

Centique their impact. As the 1990s roll through we look at their lives, their accomplishments, during the growth of consumerism and corporate greed - then a violent jump 50 years ahead and into a dystopian reality that is never fully explained. Messy but in parts its brilliant and thought provoking. If im still thinking about this book at the end of the year then ill need to up my GR rating! 3mo

squirrelbrain Great review! I‘ve picked this up at the library a couple of times but never borrowed it but your comments make it sound intriguing…. 3mo

Ruthiella Your description ot the book makes me think of this book read for #CampLitsy24 where early sister seemed more to represent a way of living than be a real person

The Alternatives: A Novel

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Centique @squirrelbrain i‘m going to be so interested to read other peoples reviews! On GR there has been some negativity but it may be because its so different to The Leavers. 3mo

Centique @Ruthiella the blurb for that really does sound similar! I might try it just to compare. 3mo

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cherylmorton

Memory Piece | Lisa Ko

“To Tam‘s knowledge, her house wasn‘t a target, wasn‘t more surveilled than anywhere else. ‘My expenses are low,‘ she said, ‘and so is my profile. I‘ve opted out of as much as I can.”

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REPollock

Memory Piece | Lisa Ko

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I can‘t begin to describe this book but I‘m glad I read it.

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Decalino

Memory Piece | Lisa Ko

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Giselle, Jackie and Ellen first meet at age 12 only to drift apart and reconnect as life takes them in very different directions. Giselle is compelled to make art of her life, regardless of whether she is understood; Jackie uses her programming knowledge to create a platform for users to document their lives; Ellen organizers a squatters co-op, resisting corporate pressure. Each seeks to live an authentic life in an increasingly dystopian world.

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Decalino

Memory Piece | Lisa Ko

1. I'm looking forward to reading Memory Piece by Lisa Ko soon, as well as Lords of Uncreation, the final book in Adrian Tchaikovsky's Final Architecture series.

2. I pre-ordered Red Side Story by Jasper Fforde--can't wait for that one to come out! It's also possible I've pre-ordered something else and forgotten about it. That happens a lot. 🙂

Thanks for the tag, @TheSpineView !
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TheSpineView Thanks for playing! Enjoy those books!❤️📖 9mo

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