A review by laurareads87
The Necessity of Stars by E. Catherine Tobler

emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

The Necessity of Stars is a literary speculative novella focused on memory, identity, and aging in the context of late-stage human-caused climate catastrophe.  I appreciate the representation of aging and the increasing unreliability of memory, the centering of older women as protagonists, and the sensual, descriptive writing.  I also appreciate much of the ambiguity here, though I think the ending could've been stronger.
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