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

adventurous challenging dark hopeful tense medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

If you saw the TV show, this book is similar but different. If you have read Neil Gaiman's Stardust and watched the movie, it is similar. Someone read this story, appreciated it, and tweaked it to tell a similar yet different story (and I liked the movie/show better both times). Not as much redemption in the book as the show for the characters. There is less warmth and human connection, but the book feels like a you get a good look inside people's heads during a mass tragedy. The world of the book certainly goes darker than the show. But you get more of the side characters backstory and it was a very interesting read. If you want the sweetness and connection from the show especially from Kirsten and Jeevan, this isn't for you. But if you would like more in people's thoughts about their lives before and after, this is great.
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