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A review by documentno_is
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
adventurous
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I liked this book so much more than I thought I would, but I do have a consistent interest in post-pandemic apocalyptic literature.
I think it’s been rare, although I have read many books written this year of this style, that an author weaves together multiple narratives that weave together in effecting ways without having some large a-ha and here it all comes together moment.
I think overall a compelling narrative with complex characters that never really scratched too far beneath the surface for me. Or didn’t have anything too profound to say on the meaning of life after tragedy despite how much it pondered on it. I will say also, that I really enjoyed this authors voice.
I think it’s been rare, although I have read many books written this year of this style, that an author weaves together multiple narratives that weave together in effecting ways without having some large a-ha and here it all comes together moment.
I think overall a compelling narrative with complex characters that never really scratched too far beneath the surface for me. Or didn’t have anything too profound to say on the meaning of life after tragedy despite how much it pondered on it. I will say also, that I really enjoyed this authors voice.