- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (Jan 12 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0440240042
- ISBN-13: 978-0440240044
- Product Dimensions: 13.8 x 1.3 x 20.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 181 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #372,822 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Sixteen-year-old Erin Misrahe just wants to be like everyone else in her new school. But Erin has more to worry about than passing AP Chemistry or making friends. In times of stress, she has always been overcome by her alter ego, Shevaun, whose violent behavior wreaks havoc on those around her. Erin can never remember anything about these episodes, and she’s grateful to have been spared them for a while.
But when a protective friend comes back into Erin’s life, he insists that Shevaun is a vampire who actually exists apart from Erin. Shevaun has dangerous allies, like the handsome witch Adjila—and they’re determined to sever Shevaun’s connection to Erin once and for all.
From the Hardcover edition.
But when a protective friend comes back into Erin’s life, he insists that Shevaun is a vampire who actually exists apart from Erin. Shevaun has dangerous allies, like the handsome witch Adjila—and they’re determined to sever Shevaun’s connection to Erin once and for all.
From the Hardcover edition.
About the Author
Amelia Atwater-Rhodes wrote her first novel, In the Forests of the Night, when she was 13 years old. Other books in the Den of Shadows series are Demon in My View, Shattered Mirror, Midnight Predator, all ALA Quick Picks for Young Adults. She has also published the five-volume series The Kiesha’ra: Hawksong, a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year and VOYA Best Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror List Selection; Snakecharm; Falcondance; Wolfcry; and Wyvernhail. Visit her online at www.ameliaatwaterrhodes.com.
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By TeensReadToo "Eat. Drink. Read. Be Merrier." (All Over the US & Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Persistence of Memory (Hardcover)
Since she was a child, Erin has been plagued with mental illness. Her schizophrenic episodes have kept her in and out of various institutions for most of her life. Now, at age 16, Erin's therapist has decided she must re-enter the real world.Public school is a little frightening - lots of kids, larger classes, more stimuli to trigger an outburst. Erin attempts normal teenage activities; making new friends and trying out for the fencing team, but nothing is able to stop her alter-ego from rearing her ugly head. Erin believed that Shevaun had finally disappeared, but now she is back with a vengeance. Erin must find a way to control Shevaun before it's too late. Amelia Atwater-Rhodes has been writing about the paranormal since she was thirteen. Her stories involve vampires, shape-shifters, witches, and magic, and PERSISTENCE OF MEMORY is chock full of all of these elements. The story is fast-paced, which makes it a quick read. Those readers who enjoy the supernatural will definitely want to give this book a try. Also, look for sequels on the horizon. Atwater-Rhodes' final chapter is open-ended, leaving room for future stories about Erin and Shevaun. Reviewed by: LadyJay
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3.4 out of 5 stars (45 customer reviews) 9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Her readers will enjoy this book but for me I was disappointed.,
By Steph "booklover" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Persistence of Memory (Hardcover)
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The Persistence of Memory has a little: horror, paranormal romance and mystery. It shows tantalizing glimpses of a paranormal world that includes vampires and sorcerers and reminded me of L.L. Smith writing. The characters were interesting and I did enjoy meeting new ones. However, the only big problem I had was that the author tries to keep the reader in suspense until the very end. This is fine with a mystery or suspense book and that is probably what she is trying to do, but it backfires in this book because so much is withheld. I became frustrated; trying to understand what the heck was going on with the main character, Erin. She is confused, so was I. It would have been nice if more had been explained earlier and the author expanded the story from there.In this book, the main character is in psychological torment throughout the book. I really liked Erin and wished the other characters would have revealed more sooner so she wouldn't think she was crazy. It was really uncomfortable for me to read her in so much pain and confusion. Her body wasted by prescribed drugs when the other characters could have just explained she wasn't mad and released her of her suffering! I have read Amelia Atwater-Rhodes books before and usually her books are straightforward but the tension in this book felt false, frustrating, and then just confusing and maddening. I think her readers will enjoy this book but for me I was disappointed. 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not a lot of substance...,
By S. McCullough "pacey1927" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Persistence of Memory (Hardcover)
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Persistence of Memory is a novel about a teenage girl named Erin who has been through years of mental therapy because she has an 'alter' ego...a persona named Shavaun. Shavaun is a vampiress with a hunky witch for a boyfriend and two other vamps for best friends. Shavaun is also, unfortunately, as real as Erin. Shavaun figures out who Erin is and where she lives and she and her friends travel to confront Erin..to try to sever the connection between the two of them so they can lead their own lives.The author obviously has a great imagination and this story sounds incredible. Sadly, it falls completely flat. The story hurts itself by being so short (an easy reading 212 pages). Shavaun and friends feel completely underdeveloped. The idea that they are paranormal could have been a thrilling subplot here, but if the story didn't specifically tell us what they were, I don't know that the reader would know. There is an obvious lack of detailing here. It also irrated me that there was a very intriguing premise involving Erin's best friend that seems to have completely dropped, as we never learned more about her and her special circumstances either. There is not much more to say about this book other than the fact that its another tremedously entertaining idea that simply fails upon follow through. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not the best Vamp/Shapeshifter Novel around, but some interesting premises...,
By Michelle L. Beck "Always the Devourer of Good... - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Persistence of Memory (Hardcover)
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Erin has recently been released from a mental institution to attend a public school. Struggling to hold on to her sanity while trying to figure out why she is suffering from bizarre dreams about a vampire named Shevaun and her lover, Adjila. Talking various psychotic drugs to control her "schizophrenia", Erin struggles to decipher truth from fiction, with the help of a shape-shifting boyfriend, Sassy and shape-shifting friend, Marissa.While this book held a lot of potential, it fell a little flat. Some of the storylines seemed to be hurried or rushed, and then the author, Atwater-Rhodes, tried to tie it all up in a neat bow, explaining everything in the last few pages. I felt cheated and there were a few things that I would have liked to know or have explained better, like the father, the hunters, and the great "Pandora", to name a few. However, I will say that the character of "Sassy" was one that I enjoyed and would want to see more of. So, would reading this novel inspire me to read others by Ms. Atwater-Rhodes? No. So with that said, I give this read a 2! |
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