Memorial (novel)

Memorial is the debut novel by Bryan Washington.[1] It was published by Riverhead Books on October 27, 2020,[2] to acclaim from book critics.[3] In December 2020, Emily Temple of Literary Hub reported that the novel had made 14 lists of the best books of 2020.[4]

Memorial
First edition cover
AuthorBryan Washington
Audio read byBryan Washington
Akie Kotabe
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Set inHouston and Osaka
PublisherRiverhead Books
Publication date
October 27, 2020
Media typePrint (hardcover), e-book, audiobook
Pages320
ISBN978-0-593-08727-5 (hardcover)
OCLC1128065538
813/.6
LC ClassPS3623.A86737 M46 2020
Websitebrywashing.com/memorial/

Reception

In its starred review, Kirkus Reviews called it "vividly written" and wrote, "Washington's novel is richly layered and thrives in the quiet moments between lovers and family members."[5]

In its starred review, Publishers Weekly wrote that Washington applied "nuance in equal measure to his characters and the places they’re tied to."[6]

Michael Schaub of NPR called the novel a "masterpiece" and praised Washington's "ability to draw the reader's attention to what's not said as much as what is."[7]

Television adaptation

On October 13, 2020, A24 announced it had purchased the rights to adapt the novel for television, with Washington adapting his novel.[8]

Awards and nominations

References
  1. David Canfield, "Bryan Washington on why he's calling his debut novel a 'gay slacker dramedy'". Entertainment Weekly, February 14, 2020.
  2. "Memorial by Bryan Washington: 9780593087275". Penguin Random House. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  3. "Memorial | Book Marks". Literary Hub. Retrieved 2021-01-03.
  4. Temple, Emily (2020-12-15). "The Ultimate Best Books of 2020 List". Literary Hub. Retrieved 2021-01-04.
  5. "Memorial by Bryan Washington". Kirkus Reviews. July 1, 2020. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  6. "Fiction Book Review: Memorial by Bryan Washington". Publishers Weekly. June 1, 2020. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  7. Schaub, Michael (October 28, 2020). "'Memorial' Is A Debut Novel That Feels Like The Work Of A Master". NPR. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  8. Fleming Jr, Mike (October 13, 2020). "A24 Wins Hot Novel 'Memorial' By Bryan Washington For TV Division". Deadline. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  9. "2021 Winners". Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
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