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I'm writing a novel based on the idea of memory and not being able to trust your memory to remember the past!.
E!.g!. There's no proof of your memories existing, just what you remember which might be inaccurate!.
The story is about a man who realises that he can't trust anything except the "now" (he was neurotic to start with!.) And his understanding that he can never understand life!.
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It's kind of quirky, but I like it!. I think you'll have to be very careful keeping his actions in the 'now'!. How do you propose dealing with other people telling him what 'used to be"when he doesn't accept it!? There should be some great tension dialogues w/ family--your imagination will go into overdrive! Are you going to have him begin to doubt everything he thinks about himself!? I wish I'd thought of this topic!. Best of luck--&keep us updated!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I agree with Goldie!. The concept is very interesting but you must be very careful to treat this from the man's POV!.

How does he deal with everyday life if he doesn't trust his memory!? What are his reactions to his family!? His friends!?

Does he trust that where he works is actually where he works!?

You must ask and answer a lot of questions before tackling something like this!.

Keep in mind that our entire existence is based on memory!.


If you don't and you take it casually, you will have a lot of plot holes and the story can become convoluted very quickly!.


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sounds awesome!
oh, wait, what were you suggesting!?
ha ha!. mad idea! let us know what happens next
with the man i mean, or the story, whicheverWww@QuestionHome@Com

does actually sound good!. good luck!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

sounds coolWww@QuestionHome@Com