itsheyfay's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I had no idea this was connected to Sea of Tranquility, which I listened to last year, so it was neat to return to Vincent’s story.
Like her other works, Emily St John Mandel’s writing is lyrical and hypnotic, but unfortunately this could have used some editing, especially when dealing with the players involved in the Ponzi scheme.
I don’t regret reading it, but it could have been better.
Like her other works, Emily St John Mandel’s writing is lyrical and hypnotic, but unfortunately this could have used some editing, especially when dealing with the players involved in the Ponzi scheme.
I don’t regret reading it, but it could have been better.
Graphic: Death and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Classism, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug abuse, Drug use, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Confinement
Minor: Domestic abuse
kcarney86's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Classism, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Abandonment, Chronic illness, Toxic relationship, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Gaslighting
Moderate: Drug abuse, Dementia, and Addiction
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
deebee223's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Death of parent, Drug use, Addiction, Death, and Suicide
Minor: Alcohol
ladysanctuary's review
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Emily St. John Mandel is a genius of storytelling. Despite wildly different subject matter to Station Eleven the story still ropes you in in the same way, and dances expertly through time to weave intriguing tales around a wide cast of characters. However, I feel the subject matter means you always feel a bit let down by the mysteries as they're woven, and there are a few too many complex threads to follow easily. The audiobook version is well read and gripping throughout.
Moderate: Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Death of parent, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Sexual content
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