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Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac

Gabrielle Zevin
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Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007

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Gabrielle Zevin

Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

720L

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Super Short Summary

In Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin, Naomi Porter suffers a fall resulting in amnesia that erases four years of her life. As she grapples with remembering her relationships and past, she works to redefine her identity, navigating new friendships, romantic interests, and family dynamics while distancing herself from her previous persona. The novel explores themes of memory, identity, and self-discovery. The story includes elements of familial separation and infidelity.

Emotional

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Nostalgic

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

3.9

36,268 ratings

58%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Gabrielle Zevin's Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac explores identity and memory with compelling narrative and relatable characters. The protagonist's journey is heartfelt and thought-provoking, though some felt the plot occasionally leaned on clichés. Overall, it blends emotional depth with teenage angst, offering a fresh perspective on self-discovery.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac?

Readers who enjoy coming-of-age stories with a touch of romance and self-discovery, as seen in John Green’s Looking for Alaska or Gayle Forman’s If I Stay, will be captivated by Gabrielle Zevin’s Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac. It's perfect for those intrigued by the themes of memory loss and identity.

3.9

36,268 ratings

58%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

12%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

720L

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