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Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel

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lottiegasp's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

This is a great, fun, and quick and easy book, filled with space travel and time travel. I enjoyed the references to her novel Station Eleven, blurring what is reality and what is fiction. It ties up the different timelines in a satisfying way. A great read if you're in the mood for some light-hearted escapism

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silverwings's review against another edition

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mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I found this book to be an enjoyable read. For each central character, we are given a person with their own motivations and complexities, which build the story well. The plot is never bogged down by the prose; the characters’ inner thoughts are there to illustrate the setting , and the frequent introspections make the characters feel very human. It is a great read for those who enjoy speculative fiction and episodic stories with various POVs.

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4.0

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mabechel's review against another edition

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adventurous dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

It's weird because some of the main characters are so relatable while others are so flat. The concept itself is good and reads really easily. If it'd been any longer, I'd think it wouldn't be worth the effort, but as a short book, it's still worth it.

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