The Memory of Animals

In Claire Fuller's The Memory of Animals, set against the backdrop of a pandemic causing severe sensory damage and death, 27-year-old marine biologist Neffy enrolls in an experimental vaccine trial in London, hoping for salvation amid chaos. Isolated with fellow volunteers, she grapples with her past, including a childhood marked by divorce and a career-altering mistake, all while forming a bond with Leon, who offers a way to revisit memories. This intricately woven narrative explores themes of memory, survival, and the quest for forgiveness, challenging Neffy to confront who she truly is and what it means to live in a world unraveling.