Ankit Garg's Reviews > Sleep of Memory

This is my first Modiano read, and I am proud to say I can't get enough of him. Not just because he is a Nobel winner and is supposed to be good, but because the way he presents his thoughts that leaves an everlasting impact on the reader.

In this book, he recalls incidents from his life pertaining to the women he was involved with in one way or the other. He jumps back-and-forth in time to link events and thoughts, drawing conclusions along the way. And those conclusive quotes are a must read, because they hold true when you apply them to your life now in the 21st century, making them easily relatable. Isn't that what defines a literary 'classic'?

And the way he describes Paris is just wonderful. I have been to the city once, and now I regret not having read him before my trip. I'd love to visit sometime again just to see the city from "Modiano's lens".

There is nothing that can go wrong if you choose to read this book. Plus, it's a short read, if you are looking for some quick motivation.

Needless to say, I look forward to reading his other works.

Thanks to the author and the publisher for the ARC.

Verdict: Highly recommended.