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Remember Me Like This

Bret Anthony Johnston
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Remember Me Like This

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Bret Anthony Johnston

Remember Me Like This

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

South Texas • 2000s

Theme
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Remember Me Like This by Bret Anthony Johnston follows the Campbell family after their kidnapped son, Justin, is returned to them after four years. As they navigate the challenges of reintegration, the family members employ various coping mechanisms, some legal and others not, to manage their trauma and fear, especially once Justin's abductor, Dwight Buford, is released on bail.

Melancholic

Mysterious

Emotional

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

3.7

10,854 ratings

59%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Bret Anthony Johnston's Remember Me Like This is widely praised for its compelling portrayal of a family's emotional journey after a missing child returns home. Reviewers commend the novel's rich character development and atmospheric setting. However, some critics note a slow narrative pace. Overall, it is considered a thoughtful and poignant exploration of trauma and healing.

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Who Should Read Remember Me Like This?

Readers who enjoy emotionally charged narratives exploring family dynamics and resilience will appreciate Bret Anthony Johnston’s Remember Me Like This. Fans of Jodi Picoult and Ann Patchett will find this novel's portrayal of hope and human connection compelling, akin to the themes in My Sister’s Keeper and Bel Canto.

3.7

10,854 ratings

59%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

Remember Me Like This was Bret Anthony Johnston's debut novel, and it was published in 2014, receiving critical acclaim for its compelling narrative and character depth.

Bret Anthony Johnston is also known for his TED Talk titled "The Art of Stillness," which explores the value of pausing and embracing stillness in life and storytelling.

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The novel is set in the small coastal town of Southport, Texas, a location inspired by Johnston's own experiences and memories growing up in Corpus Christi, Texas.

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Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

South Texas • 2000s

Theme
Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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