![]() ![]() ![]() The book is about much more than that single decision though. Anyone can probably understand the temptation to erase the painful bits of life. The cover and title would imply that this is a happy book – and there is happiness to be found here, but there’s also a heap of unhappiness.Īaron is a teen who’s gone through some tough times and wants to remove them from his memory to make the pain stop. The characters were distinct and devastatingly realistic. Review: Adam SIlvera brought me into Aaron’s world and twisted up my emotions. Since he’s can’t stay away from Thomas or suddenly stop being gay, Aaron must turn to Leteo to straighten himself out, even if it means forgetting who he is.Īdam Silvera’s extraordinary debut novel offers a unique confrontation of race, class and sexuality during one charged near-future summer in the Bronx. But Aaron’s newfound happiness isn’t welcome on his block. Most importantly, Thomas doesn’t mind talking about Aaron’s past. He has a sweet movie-watching setup on his roof, and he doesn’t mind Aaron’s obsession with a popular fantasy series. Aaron has the support of his patient girlfriend, if not necessarily his distant brother and overworked mother, but it’s not enough. Like after his father committed suicide in their one bedroom apartment. But Aaron can’t forget how he’s grown up poor or how his friends aren’t always there for him. ![]() Summary: The Leteo Institute’s revolutionary memory-relief procedure seems too good to be true to Aaron Soto - miracle cure-alls don’t tend to pop up in the Bronx projects. ![]()
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