kadecrash's review against another edition
2.0
Station Eleven felt like a flawless labyrinth that all converged at the end for a satisfying finish. This novel felt like a labyrinth where the paths tripped over one a other and never led anywhere.
The flow of the novel felt jarred and with so much back and forth it was difficult to keep track of the characters. There was a lot of back and forth and rereading on my part. It just didn't have the flow and felt like it was trying just a little too hard to keep up with Station Eleven.
I feel it's important to note, Emily St. John Mandel handles the human psyche and conversation with amazing precision. Her writing itself is a pleasure, which is why I gave it three stars. It is why I kept reading to see how it played out. I wanted to like this novel a lot more than I did and I will still purchase any work of hers in the future but this novel did not do it for me.
The flow of the novel felt jarred and with so much back and forth it was difficult to keep track of the characters. There was a lot of back and forth and rereading on my part. It just didn't have the flow and felt like it was trying just a little too hard to keep up with Station Eleven.
I feel it's important to note, Emily St. John Mandel handles the human psyche and conversation with amazing precision. Her writing itself is a pleasure, which is why I gave it three stars. It is why I kept reading to see how it played out. I wanted to like this novel a lot more than I did and I will still purchase any work of hers in the future but this novel did not do it for me.
mammalfish's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
_kendab's review against another edition
3.0
Sometimes a body of work is stronger than its individual components. I’ve read a few of St. John Mandel’s books (Station Eleven, Sea of Tranquility, and The Glass Hotel), and independently, they lean towards being disjointed. Together, though, they cohere into a compelling argument—the futures we fear speak to a world that we secretly long for. What if this delicate hell we have created finally crumbles around us?
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kristen_eden's review against another edition
5.0
Maybe not the best book to read in the middle of a pandemic that is causing a massive economic crisis. The whole tone of the book is sad. But in a good way? But still maybe wait to read it.
looloolibby's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
mmhenthorn's review against another edition
3.0
Easy, quick read. I enjoyed the way the story was presented.
cakedcrusader's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyable story, felt a bit lost at parts but in the end it came together nicely!
davidngillespie's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
vaguelymodern's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0