The Memory Keeper's Daughter: A Novel

A #1 New York Times bestseller by Kim Edwards, The Memory Keeper's Daughter is a brilliantly crafted novel of parallel lives, familial secrets, and the redemptive power of love

Kim Edwards's stunning novel begins on a winter night in 1964 in Lexington, Kentucky, when a blizzard forces Dr. David Henry to deliver his own twins. His son, born first, i...show more

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Average rating: 7.15

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JHSiess
Feb 03, 2024
6/10 stars
Familial relationships can be simultaneously delicate, yet irrepressible. Edwards' debut novel spans a quarter century from 1964 to 1989, exploring the life of a nuclear family in which one member harbors an unthinkable secret against the backdrop of rapidly evolving societal roles and expectations.

In 1964, it would not shock one's conscience to learn that the parents of a child born with a disability such as Down syndrome opted to place him/he...read more
Anonymous
Oct 14, 2023
This was ok and worth a read but I didn't find the twists as surprising as with Lucy Clarkes the sea sisters. That was more of a page turner I felt. This was a decent story line and I imagine the characters but I kind of felt the author over described frequently if that makes sense? I'm not keen on authors that write in that style however it was a decent enough novel worth a read if you have the time!
Charm11
Jan 22, 2023
10/10 stars
One of my favourite books ever! Sad but beautiful story
stoney
Aug 19, 2022
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Suzy
Jul 08, 2022
A good read.

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