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The Memory of Light

Francisco X. Stork
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The Memory of Light

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016

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Francisco X. Stork

The Memory of Light

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

The Memory of Light by Francisco X. Stork follows sixteen-year-old Victoria Cruz's journey of healing after a suicide attempt. Waking up in Lakeview Hospital, she meets other patients grappling with mental illnesses, such as depression and violent tendencies. Through therapy and new friendships, she learns to manage her condition and find hope, emphasizing the importance of social support in mental health recovery. This novel involves themes of suicide, depression, and drug addiction.

Emotional

Inspirational

Contemplative

Hopeful

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

6,717 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Francisco X. Stork's The Memory of Light garners praise for its realistic and sensitive portrayal of mental health struggles. Readers appreciate its honest and hopeful narrative, as well as its well-developed characters. However, some find the pacing slow and wish for deeper exploration of secondary characters. Overall, it’s impactful and thought-provoking.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Memory of Light?

Readers who appreciate emotional depth and relatable struggles will connect with The Memory of Light by Francisco X. Stork. Fans of Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher and It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini, which also delve into mental health issues among teens, will find this book compelling and thought-provoking.

4.2

6,717 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2016

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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