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

hopeful mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

First off, just because I couldnt find the appropriate warning, if you struggle with things that question the nature or legitimacy of reality (anything that would be tw with something like “unreality”) do NOT read this!! seriously I don’t have huge problems with that and it still made me feel weird. its definitely not safe for people for whom that would trigger delusions or anxiety or other distress.

Beyond that, it was a really good book. The answer became satisfying at the very last second, and for me every reveal was both perfectly reasonable but still surprising, though I suspect if you read slower and take more time to think you may be able to guess yourself. However, I dont see good foreshadowing as a downside, just a note. Not a five star because while it was perfectly pleasant and well written, it didn’t really evoke a really strong feeling for me. I enjoyed the characters and there were good moments of sympathy, but I never felt close enough to them to touch what they were feeling myself. But again, that may just be me. I would 100% recommend this book for a quick read for someone looking for an upside to the life theyre living.
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