The Impossible Knife of Memory
by Laurie Halse Anderson
The Impossible Knife of Memory by Laurie Halse Anderson holds a well received rating of 3.93 out of 5, based on 21K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 391 pages.
About The Impossible Knife of Memory
For the past five years, Hayley Kincain and her father, Andy, have been on the road, never staying long in one place as he struggles to escape the demons that have tortured him since his return from Iraq. Now they are back in the town where he grew up so Hayley can attend school. Perhaps, for the first time, Hayley can have a normal life, put aside her own painful memories, even have a relationship with Finn, the hot guy who obviously likes her but is hiding secrets of his own. Will being back home help Andy’s PTSD, or will his terrible memories drag him to the edge of hell, and drugs push him over? The Impossible Knife of Memory is Laurie Halse Anderson at her finest: compelling, surprising, and impossible to put down.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Laurie Halse Anderson |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 391 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Fiction, Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.93 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 20,992 |
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What genre is The Impossible Knife of Memory?
The Impossible Knife of Memory is categorized as Young Adult, Fiction, Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is The Impossible Knife of Memory worth reading?
Based on 21K reader ratings, The Impossible Knife of Memory has an average score of 3.93 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Impossible Knife of Memory?
The Impossible Knife of Memory has 391 pages.
Who wrote The Impossible Knife of Memory?
The Impossible Knife of Memory was written by Laurie Halse Anderson. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for The Impossible Knife of Memory?
The ISBN-13 for The Impossible Knife of Memory is 9780670012090.0.
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