Lynne J. (Doughgirl) reviewed on 10/29/2006 + 138 more book reviews

I saw this at the library and the title and concept of the book looked interesting. Spilling Clarence is about a small town (named Clarence) where there is an accidental leak from a plant that manufactures pschycopharaceutical drugs. This leak has the effect of "unlocking" memories and gradually causes most people in the town to begin to remember EVERYTHING that has ever happened to them in their life. The effects are felt among the elderly first, as they have more to remember, but eventually trickles down to even the children.

It took me a long time to get into this book. The title had led me to believe that it would be somewhat whimsical, but it's not really. It's introspective and bittersweet. When I got into it I enjoyed it and it really made me think - maybe not being able to remember everything is a blessing.

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