The nitty-gritty: A twisty, puzzle box of a story that moves through time and space in a carefully crafted narrative, Exit Party is another stunning entry in Emily St. John Mandel’s unique, futuristic world. “Go on,” Eddie says, with a smile,”you know you want to.” Swan Dive is all around me, and I’ve somehow misjudged […]
The nitty-gritty: Emily St. John Mandel explores the tenuous boundaries between the past, present and future in Sea of Tranquility, a thoughtful and emotional journey through time. “We knew it was coming.” Once again, Emily St. John Mandel has written a thought-provoking, luminous story about the future, the past, and all the moments in between. […]
The nitty-gritty: Beautifully written and carefully plotted, The Glass Hotel was an unusual and emotional read. Like many other readers, I loved Station Eleven and have been curious to see what Emily St. John Mandel would do next. Even though I didn’t have a review copy of The Glass Hotel, I was determined to read […]