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Memory makes reality.
That’s what New York City cop Barry Sutton is learning as he investigates the devastating phenomenon the media has dubbed False Memory Syndrome—a mysterious affliction that drives its victims mad with memories of a life they never lived.
Neuroscientist Helena Smith already understands the power of memory. It’s why she’s dedicated her life to creating a technology that will let us preserve our most precious moments of our pasts.
As Barry searches for the truth, he comes face ...more
That’s what New York City cop Barry Sutton is learning as he investigates the devastating phenomenon the media has dubbed False Memory Syndrome—a mysterious affliction that drives its victims mad with memories of a life they never lived.
Neuroscientist Helena Smith already understands the power of memory. It’s why she’s dedicated her life to creating a technology that will let us preserve our most precious moments of our pasts.
As Barry searches for the truth, he comes face ...more
"We shouldn't have that power."
Wow, what a dark, twisty little sci-fi story. A true test of someone - their memories. They help mold and shape us - our experiences. But what if we could change that. And what if one change for someone actually changed it for many, and you then HAD both memories, one dark and grayed.
This one definitely asked the tough questions and pushed some great moral buttons. Is it right to play with time - past and present - if you can "save" someone. Who's to say that one t ...more
Wow, what a dark, twisty little sci-fi story. A true test of someone - their memories. They help mold and shape us - our experiences. But what if we could change that. And what if one change for someone actually changed it for many, and you then HAD both memories, one dark and grayed.
This one definitely asked the tough questions and pushed some great moral buttons. Is it right to play with time - past and present - if you can "save" someone. Who's to say that one t ...more
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the idea of the chair and what it could provide for humanity. Yet, we know that humans can always be counted on to do the wrong thing. Hence, the going back and forth through time/memory to erase that this has ever happened. I loved how the lives of Barry and Helena intertwine throughout this book. This book had me captivated and eager to learn what would happen in the end. Get this one as it is well worth the time! I give this 5 of 5 stars!
I was kind of annoyed by this book. I can't say why exactly. Blake Crouch is a good writer. I had zero problems with his writing style but I have learned I love Sci-fi but I do not like this kind of Sci-fi. I never saw myself as a space and spaceship kind of person. I prefer that to multiple universes or this kind where a chair can take you back to certain memories.
From this point on I give most of the books main plot and plot twists away so if you plan on reading this book don't read any furth ...more
From this point on I give most of the books main plot and plot twists away so if you plan on reading this book don't read any furth ...more
I belong to a writing group that came up with a concept for an anthology based on Mnemosyne (Greek goddess of memory) technology or memory transfer. Memory transfers aren't a new concept in science fiction, for instance Total Recall or We can Remember it for you Wholesale by Phillip K Dick. Are we who we
are because of our memories? Our personalities, our inner drive and emotion, who we are now, our reality, because of what we remember who we used to be? It is an interesting concept that I like t ...more
are because of our memories? Our personalities, our inner drive and emotion, who we are now, our reality, because of what we remember who we used to be? It is an interesting concept that I like t ...more
It took me a while to get into this, and then I loved it. Then I thought, "I want there to be a movie of this," and Googled if that was happening. I found it's been picked up by Netflix for a show by Shonda Rhimes. This was so disappointing--I didn't want a dramatized, soap-opera version--that I had to put it down for a few days. I finally finished today.
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DNF at just over half done. Such a disappointment, I really thought I’d like this one. It was too confusing and eventually I just lost interest.
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