Even in comparison to the first 2 books in the series, Before Your Memory Fades feels significantly more melancholic and filled with death. The change in scenery was interesting: at first with the presence of the gentleman in the time travelling chair meant I half thought we would be getting the back story in the lady we all know. Leaving the mystery does make sense though, even if I'm itching to know. I do like how all the stories tie in and had similar themes, that being said I'm glad it wasn't any longer or I really would've lost interest.