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A review by savvylit
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
adventurous
dark
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Station Eleven is an eerily realistic post-collapse narrative. Most interestingly, Station Eleven's power lies in neither the characters nor the plot. Rather, the strength of this novel relies entirely on the palpable and riveting atmosphere that Mandel has created. By utilizing a nonlinear timeline and multiple points of view, Mandel effortlessly immerses readers in the feeling of collective post-apocalyptic uncertainty.
Despite the very bleak nature of this novel's events, Station Eleven is ultimately a beautiful and hopeful book. It's a novel about chosen families, human resilience, and the power of art.
Station Eleven is such an unforgettable and unique addition to the dystopian genre. I loved Mandel's writing and cannot wait to read more of her work.
Despite the very bleak nature of this novel's events, Station Eleven is ultimately a beautiful and hopeful book. It's a novel about chosen families, human resilience, and the power of art.
Station Eleven is such an unforgettable and unique addition to the dystopian genre. I loved Mandel's writing and cannot wait to read more of her work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Violence, Murder, Gun violence, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship