Wow. This was a stunning book. It had been on my TBR for years and I’m so glad that it lives up my expectations! The writing was beautiful and I loved the way it described everything. I would describe this book as quiet - the characters were simple yet so easy to like and the horrors that were happening were ambiguous. I really loved the characters and enjoyed seeing them interact with each other. The book within the book added an extra layer to the story and a look into the mind of the narrator - it complimented the story well. The things disappearing was so strange and haunting in a way; it was quite moving to see how things happened after something vanished. It was a really interesting take on the effects of police and oppression and a unique tale within the dystopian genre. I really loved the lack of information on how things disappeared and how the Memory Police came to be because it made it feel much more creepy. The ending was amazing, emotional and shocking to me. It is definitely a book that makes you think and it will stay with me for a while.