Reader Review: The Reminders

The Reminders book coverA wonderful little story. In the book “The Reminders,” author Val Emmich gets into the heads of a talented young girl and a grieving middle aged man, and we get to experience the universal truths that emerge from their thoughts and interactions. Joan’s interesting memory condition and Gavin’s fame and misfortune are unique narrative elements, but the real gold this book mines is simply in the friendship that develops between them. I’m certainly not exactly like either of them, but I understand them and I want to befriend them. Also, while being a rather low-key story, there are quite satisfying plot points for each character and a great climax and denouement.

Three words that describe this book: Quirky, Light, Compelling

You might want to pick this book up if: You want to spend several hours grinning as you come to appreciate two remarkable people.

-Xander