--- product_id: 44598135 title: "The Sudden Appearance of Hope" price: "£28.01" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/44598135-the-sudden-appearance-of-hope store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # The Sudden Appearance of Hope **Price:** £28.01 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Sudden Appearance of Hope - **How much does it cost?** £28.01 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/44598135-the-sudden-appearance-of-hope) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The World Fantasy Award-winning thriller about a girl no one can remember, from the acclaimed author of The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August and 84K . My name is Hope Arden, and you won't know who I am. But we've met before -- a thousand times. It started when I was sixteen years old. A father forgetting to drive me to school. A mother setting the table for three, not four. A friend who looks at me and sees a stranger. No matter what I do, the words I say, the crimes I commit, you will never remember who I am. That makes my life difficult. It also makes me dangerous. The Sudden Appearance of Hope is a riveting and heartbreaking exploration of identity and existence, about a forgotten girl whose story will stay with you forever. Review: Strange and Amazing! - This book is both very different from and very similar to The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August. For those of you expecting a second installment of Harry August or something involving time travel, you may find yourself disappointed. It isn't that. It's similarity with Harry August is the unique storytelling device and the exploration of self and how that fits into the larger world. Hope Arden is forgettable. Literally. Sometime in high school and for reasons unknown, people stop remembering Hope. At first it's more like she slips their mind. Her dad forgets to pick her up from school but knows who she is when he sees her. Soon, however, her family and friends start forgetting her entirely. She could be standing right in front of her parents and saying that she is Hope, their daughter, and they would have zero clue as to who this strange girl is. For the rest of her life, she will only be "remembered" by other people while they are in her presence (with a couple of notable exceptions), with their eyes on her. About a minute after she leaves their sight, she is forgotten completely. She could walk right up to them again and the person would think they were meeting for the first time. This presents some strange difficulties. How is a person supposed to hold a job if their boss and coworkers forget she exists once she leaves their sight? Inevitably, Hope becomes a criminal. Being forgettable is a plus when you are a thief! She cannot hide from cameras, however, and that's where the action kicks off... Hope has become aware of an app called Perfection. She will see this app as both a nemesis and a savior at various parts of the story. Her search for Perfection (the app) and those responsible for it serve as a way to explore the larger theme of identity. Who are you if nobody can remember you? It all sounds a little strange and it is...but it is amazing and worth it! Some things were left unclear and I am hoping that means Ms. North will be returning to this world soon! Review: Perfect! - I liked this book, it was interesting with thoughtful characters and some really original and unique ideas. The writing style I would describe as alternative, in that the author uses all sorts of devices to convey the story and how our protagonist Hope copes with her bizarre condition. I loved the snippets of information along the way, given either as dictionary style explanations to the meaning of words or just rantings in Hope's head as she strives to remain memorable, or at least effectual (adjective: successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective) in a world that cannot remember her. "Perfection" the ultimate App is the villain and is a brilliant commentary on society's ever growing self obsession. For me it was a very real experience reading it, I'm glad I got this book! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,177,324 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #8,845 in Science Fiction Adventures #19,588 in Suspense Thrillers #20,310 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 3,997 Reviews | ## Images ![The Sudden Appearance of Hope - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71iT7FYEMxL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Strange and Amazing! *by S***3 on July 23, 2016* This book is both very different from and very similar to The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August. For those of you expecting a second installment of Harry August or something involving time travel, you may find yourself disappointed. It isn't that. It's similarity with Harry August is the unique storytelling device and the exploration of self and how that fits into the larger world. Hope Arden is forgettable. Literally. Sometime in high school and for reasons unknown, people stop remembering Hope. At first it's more like she slips their mind. Her dad forgets to pick her up from school but knows who she is when he sees her. Soon, however, her family and friends start forgetting her entirely. She could be standing right in front of her parents and saying that she is Hope, their daughter, and they would have zero clue as to who this strange girl is. For the rest of her life, she will only be "remembered" by other people while they are in her presence (with a couple of notable exceptions), with their eyes on her. About a minute after she leaves their sight, she is forgotten completely. She could walk right up to them again and the person would think they were meeting for the first time. This presents some strange difficulties. How is a person supposed to hold a job if their boss and coworkers forget she exists once she leaves their sight? Inevitably, Hope becomes a criminal. Being forgettable is a plus when you are a thief! She cannot hide from cameras, however, and that's where the action kicks off... Hope has become aware of an app called Perfection. She will see this app as both a nemesis and a savior at various parts of the story. Her search for Perfection (the app) and those responsible for it serve as a way to explore the larger theme of identity. Who are you if nobody can remember you? It all sounds a little strange and it is...but it is amazing and worth it! Some things were left unclear and I am hoping that means Ms. North will be returning to this world soon! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect! *by A***N on June 17, 2016* I liked this book, it was interesting with thoughtful characters and some really original and unique ideas. The writing style I would describe as alternative, in that the author uses all sorts of devices to convey the story and how our protagonist Hope copes with her bizarre condition. I loved the snippets of information along the way, given either as dictionary style explanations to the meaning of words or just rantings in Hope's head as she strives to remain memorable, or at least effectual (adjective: successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective) in a world that cannot remember her. "Perfection" the ultimate App is the villain and is a brilliant commentary on society's ever growing self obsession. For me it was a very real experience reading it, I'm glad I got this book! ### ⭐⭐⭐ Good book but ... *by K***S on June 16, 2018* Good book but not as good as her Harry August book. The main character in this book likes to soothe herself with knowledge - this is interesting at first but as the book progresses the pages and pages of her knowledge imo detract from the story. I was faithfully reading everything so I didn’t miss anything important but realized about half way through the book that if I started skipping lines when she gets into her recounts I actually wasn’t missing anything at all. The story itself is great and exciting. It’s almost like the portions of her knowledge recounts are commercials and I just want to fast forward and get back to the story. Still a good book but not as good as her Harry August book. They are both quite lengthy so if you are considering one or the other I’d go with Harry. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/44598135-the-sudden-appearance-of-hope](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/44598135-the-sudden-appearance-of-hope) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-17*