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A review by archer3
Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
I absolutely loved this book. I did not read the synopsis before diving in, and I am so glad I didn't because it added a new layer to the mystery. The writing style was excellent and it made it so easy to continuously read without putting the book down. I especially loved Olive's chapters, as they felt so real and authentic; the way they were written made me feel the emotions that she was feeling.
I was so ready to give this book 5 stars, until I read the ending. I enjoyed the concept, though at a certain point it became predictable, and overall it felt very rushed. The last passage fell very flat for me - I didn't even register that it was the end of the book. I think there was potential for a lot more to be done there and I'm sad that those possibilities weren't explored.
I was so ready to give this book 5 stars, until I read the ending. I enjoyed the concept, though at a certain point it became predictable, and overall it felt very rushed. The last passage fell very flat for me - I didn't even register that it was the end of the book. I think there was potential for a lot more to be done there and I'm sad that those possibilities weren't explored.