Memory of Water
Memory of Water
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Future Dystopian World
2014
YA
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Memory of Water, Emmi Itäranta explores a future world where water scarcity dictates daily life. The narrative follows a young woman who inherits her father's secret knowledge of a hidden spring. Her journey underscores the challenges of survival, the weight of legacy, and the struggle for autonomy in a society controlled by strict water rationing.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Mysterious
Dark
Serene
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Emmi Itäranta's Memory of Water is praised for its lyrical prose and haunting depiction of a dystopian future where water is scarce. The narrative is celebrated for its meditative tone and vivid world-building. Some critics note that the plot may feel slow and the characters underdeveloped, though the environmental themes are compelling and thought-provoking.
Who Should Read Memory of Water?
A reader who enjoys Memory of Water by Emmi Itäranta would appreciate environmental themes, dystopian futures, and lyrical prose. Fans of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins or Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel would likely find this book captivating due to its blend of climate issues and personal resilience.
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Novel • Fiction
Future Dystopian World
2014
YA
18+ years
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