The Sudden Appearance of Hope

Book: The Sudden Appearance of Hope
Author: Claire North
Date Read: 09.01.19 - 10.01.19
Rating: 8/10
Recommended: Yes
Description*:
Listen.
All the world forgets me. First my face, then my voice, then the consequences of my deeds.
So listen. Remember me.

My name is Hope Arden, and you won't know who I am. We've met before - a thousand times. But I am the girl the world forgets.

It started when I was sixteen years old. A slow declining, an isolation, one piece at a time.

A father forgetting to drive me to school. A mother setting the table for three, not four. A teacher who forgets to chase my missing homework. A friend who looks straight through me and sees a stranger.

No matter what I do, the words I say, the people I hurt, the crimes I commit - you will never remember who I am.

That makes my life tricky. But it also makes me dangerous . . .

Initial Reaction (probably):
I need to read this.
Factors that influenced my decision:

• The protagonist's condition sounds fascinating. How does she deal with that? What are the psychological and real world consequences of going through something like that?
• Main character of colour
• Recommended to me

Review:
I had trouble putting this book down once I started. The concept is fascinating and the delve into privacy, convenience and perfection very relevant. The tidbits of information, the facts, sprinkled throughout relating the book back to our society sort of terrifying (and making me look at the apps on my phone askance). 

The ending left me wanting for a resolution, but I also understand the choice the author made. Sometimes it’s better to let the reader hanging a little (or a lot) to make them think and not discard the message you're trying to get across. 

Definitely recommended!

*description and cover photo from Goodreads