A review by annamolpus
Last Night in Montreal by Emily St. John Mandel

reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Like all of the other Emily St. John Mandel novels I've read, she jumps around in time and switches character perspectives and in doing so creates a kind of mystery. Characters allude to events in incomplete ways, and you hop around with them in time trying to piece together the details and connections. I was content to be along for the ride, especially with such strong writing. I found the main character difficult to connect with, but I think her inaccessibility is intentional. Overall, I really enjoyed it, but Sea of Tranquility is still my favorite book by this author. 
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