A review by charlottesreadingweb
Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel

reflective relaxing 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? It's complicated

3.75

This book is an interesting induction, at least for me, into literary science fiction. It is sweet and short, and I liked the coalescence of the timelines at the end. I would say I expect more world building from a science fiction book, however, that is not the point of this particular story. This book is a more quiet reflection on the expanse of one life, and how the actions of some impact the collective. 
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