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Natasha Ngan’s plot for The Memory Keepers begged to be read—a dystopian tale set in futuristic London where memories are prized possessions and the struggle between the ruling elite and the oppressed is at its breaking point. What intrigued me most was the concept of “memory surfing”, and how it’s deemed to be a more valuable commodity and how it was used as a weapon of sorts to bring down the powers that be. That pretty much summed up the good points in this novel because this promising idea slowly went down the drain when I started delving in to the meat of the story.

The Memory Keepers, written in the dual POV of Alba White and Seven, gave readers a sense of what was happening between the North and South factions represented by the main characters respectively. However the pacing was too slow and uneventful to the point that I got frustrated more than supposedly enjoying the ride. Alba may have been the typical rich girl with parental issues, but while she had spunk in her, I felt like she needed more grit. She could’ve taken risks that would have made her motivations more compelling instead of just making it seem like she’s a bored, rich girl who wanted to rebel against her parents. She’s a one-dimensional character that was neither relatable nor fascinating.

Seven, on the other hand, had all the right qualities for a great male lead character in the story—quick-witted, sly, smart, and resourceful. Again, the characterization fell apart when he started interacting with Alba. He started breaking his own personal rules which inadvertently got himself into trouble (case in point: Why would you yak about your plans to the daughter of the one you’re stealing memories from?). Seven was supposed to be a professional skid thief, and that meant trust wasn’t something he gave freely (and to random people at that). The plot behind the rebellion and Seven’s part in it seemed shallow and not that well thought of. It’s such a shame because it had a lot of potential in terms of raising stakes and for characters to take more risks as earlier mentioned.

Aside from the story moving at a glacial pace, the one thing that made this an interesting read wasn’t explained as much. What happened to the world we know that brought about the changes in the book’s universe? Why is memory surfing a big deal, aside from what was mentioned in the book? It felt as if the world building was haphazardly done in as much as the romance was just used as a plot device just for the heck of it. If these important details were already a huge pain, imagine what it felt like when I got to the ending—from glacial pace to what-the-heck-just-happened?

I couldn’t completely 1-star this book; at the very least I had to give props to the author for coming up with a promising concept. Too bad it didn’t really deliver.

*Review posted on WillReadforFeels.com*


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The Memory Keepers Natasha Ngan 9781471401541 Books Reviews

Read this book recently and it did not disappoint, in fact exceeded expectations. It is set in a future London that has evolved into a scary but exciting place. The two main characters come from either ends of the social divide and meet under the most unexpected circumstances. Then the real story begins, but you will have read it to find out the rest. You won't be disappointed.
So this is Natasha Ngan's second novel, published a year after her debut - The Elites - and it is just as good if not better! I could barely express how incredible her first was but this is a very different book. If you've read The Elites, then you'll know the scale and cast of the story is big, really big (I still wish it had been split into several books). The Memory Keepers is much smaller and intimate and it focuses closely on the relationships that are formed.
The writing is beautiful and the characters are endearing. Written as though it is ready to be put on the silver-screen, the attention to detail in the world that has been created makes you feel as though you're in it. The characters are believable and the interactions are so delicately crafted that they all feel so real and natural - albeit awkward and teenage like at points (which Natasha has nailed!).
Funny, upsetting and heartwarming at times, The Memory Keepers just keeps delivering when you think it's reached it's peak.
It is a wonderful read and I doubt I could recommend it more. It's just a shame it isn't longer.
Natasha Ngan’s plot for The Memory Keepers begged to be read—a dystopian tale set in futuristic London where memories are prized possessions and the struggle between the ruling elite and the oppressed is at its breaking point. What intrigued me most was the concept of “memory surfing”, and how it’s deemed to be a more valuable commodity and how it was used as a weapon of sorts to bring down the powers that be. That pretty much summed up the good points in this novel because this promising idea slowly went down the drain when I started delving in to the meat of the story.

The Memory Keepers, written in the dual POV of Alba White and Seven, gave readers a sense of what was happening between the North and South factions represented by the main characters respectively. However the pacing was too slow and uneventful to the point that I got frustrated more than supposedly enjoying the ride. Alba may have been the typical rich girl with parental issues, but while she had spunk in her, I felt like she needed more grit. She could’ve taken risks that would have made her motivations more compelling instead of just making it seem like she’s a bored, rich girl who wanted to rebel against her parents. She’s a one-dimensional character that was neither relatable nor fascinating.

Seven, on the other hand, had all the right qualities for a great male lead character in the story—quick-witted, sly, smart, and resourceful. Again, the characterization fell apart when he started interacting with Alba. He started breaking his own personal rules which inadvertently got himself into trouble (case in point Why would you yak about your plans to the daughter of the one you’re stealing memories from?). Seven was supposed to be a professional skid thief, and that meant trust wasn’t something he gave freely (and to random people at that). The plot behind the rebellion and Seven’s part in it seemed shallow and not that well thought of. It’s such a shame because it had a lot of potential in terms of raising stakes and for characters to take more risks as earlier mentioned.

Aside from the story moving at a glacial pace, the one thing that made this an interesting read wasn’t explained as much. What happened to the world we know that brought about the changes in the book’s universe? Why is memory surfing a big deal, aside from what was mentioned in the book? It felt as if the world building was haphazardly done in as much as the romance was just used as a plot device just for the heck of it. If these important details were already a huge pain, imagine what it felt like when I got to the ending—from glacial pace to what-the-heck-just-happened?

I couldn’t completely 1-star this book; at the very least I had to give props to the author for coming up with a promising concept. Too bad it didn’t really deliver.

*Review posted on WillReadforFeels.com*