Impossible Knife Of Memory, The (2014) - Plot & Excerpts
I thought this novel was awesome, but then again it’s written by Laurie Halse Anderson so I knew it was going to be great. It didn’t disappoint. The writing was very intense and rewarding, I felt like I was getting a treat as I read it. I enjoyed the characters, particularly Finn though I did feel he was a bit obnoxious at times. Hayley was more on the whiny/obnoxious side to me but I still liked her and the fact she had blue hair, lol. Andy’s character was heartbreaking to read, mostly because I know there are real soldiers who are surfing with PTSD and getting no help. Overall the book was great and I really enjoyed myself reading it. The ending was incredible and really made the book for me. I wasn’t expecting parts of it so that was a pleasant surprised and enjoyed that aspect. Amazing novel and I really suggest everyone read it. I have a new understanding and compassion for soldiers and their bravery to fight for our country and risking their lives for strangers. After living on the road with her father, Hayley, is finally forced to settle down in one place and go to real school. Hayley and her father have been driving truck together for years, longing to out run the traumatic events of their past. Hayley's father is a vet who is dealing with a serious case of PTSD. Hayley loves her father and will forgo her life and future to save her father from himself. However, things may just be getting to be too much. Hayley may just learn that staying in one place and developing connection with people around her will help her and her father more than she could ever know. This novel is raw, scary, and moving. I really liked this book.
What do You think about Impossible Knife Of Memory, The (2014)?
Great book about PTSD and how it affects family members
—jaz
Liked the book, hated the ending. No spoilers here.
—isaiah
