The Insistence of Memory by Susan Quilty Genre: Literary Fiction / Science Fiction ISBN: 9781737970200 Print Length: 298 pages Reviewed by Erica Ball In The Insistence of Memory, twenty-something widow Joanne is suddenly face… Read on blog or Reader Independent Book Review Read on blog or Reader STARRED Book Review: The Insistence of Memory By IndieBookView on August 20, 2024 The Insistence of Memory by Susan Quilty Genre: Literary Fiction / Science Fiction ISBN: 9781737970200 Print Length: 298 pages Reviewed by Erica Ball In The Insistence of Memory, twenty-something widow Joanne is suddenly faced with the possibility of viewing a handful of her recently-deceased husband Jeff's memories, due to a machine he secretly invented.  Though she can't begin to understand how this machine works—it seems no one can—the fact remains that it does. Now, in addition to grieving the loss of her husband and the father of their twin girls, she has to decide whether she wants to see the recordings of his memories and what she is supposed to do with this potentially world-changing technology.  Bringing along her life-long best friend Eleanor, Joanne tries to navigate a world in which such things are possible. They have to face questions like what sorts of changes accessing recorded memories could have on society and what could happen if this technology gets into the hands of those who would exploit it for money or personal gain. Continue reading Comment

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