[Steeplechase] [BWF] Station Elven by Emily St. John Mandel - 4 Stars

[Diana]

I was intrigued by the idea of reading a story about a pandemic that was written before the real one occurred. After experiencing the Coronavirus, some parts did feel a bit exaggerated or far-fetched, but I still found the story captivating and was fully engrossed in it. I particularly appreciated how the author chose to tell the story through two timelines—one following an actor’s life before the pandemic. I enjoyed how these timelines eventually intertwined, and I especially loved discovering the small details that connected the old world with the new, post-apocalyptic one. It was like finding Easter eggs in a movie.

What stood out to me most was how the author made the post-apocalyptic narrative not overly grim but rather optimistic. I liked (view spoiler)[how, even though the environment and surroundings remain unchanged, there's still a glimmer of hope in the end (hide spoiler)].

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[NancyJ]

I’m glad you like this one too! I loved the message about the value of the arts in our world. Because Survival is Insufficient

[Theresa]

This book made dystopian literature something I now willingly read. So well done, such great messaging. Glad you liked it!