#Repost vicireads
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"That loving a person means letting them change when they need to. And letting them go when they need to. And that doesn't make them any less of a home. Just maybe not one for you. Or only for a season or two. But that doesn't mean diminish the love. It just changes forms." - Tan
"Memorial" is a queer love-hate relationship story. Ben and Mike narrated their past and present stories, talking about their relationships, career choices, family issues, and society in general. The stagnant long-term relationship made their life miserable while they were dealing with other matters. What I loved the most from this book is the diversity of characters. Unfortunately, I couldn't relate to them as much as I wanted to. However, I understand it is essential to have more books like this in the market. It's an excellent book for thoughtful discussions and unique topics.
I questioned some of the cultural aspects of the story. For instance, when Mike was in Japan, I thought...