A review by sarasreading
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

So a few years ago I read Sea of Tranquility, not knowing three of her novels were connected. So I've now gone back to read Station Eleven, and I'll continue on and reread the last one. I took this one camping, and it was a great atmosphere for this book. The writing is beautiful and thought provoking, and I loved how the jumping time periods and perspectives kept you guessing for how everything was going to converge. 

And it was a really satisfying ending too! I think this one is going to stay with me, and I'll be ruminating on it for a long time. I may even bump it up from 4.5 to 5 stars if it really sticks. 
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