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Apr 22, 2019Hillsboro_RobP rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Somber and beautiful. A slow burning post-and-pre apocalypse that does right by its characters. Science fiction in very good hands.
Mar 18, 2019Kristen MERKE rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Why do people like this? It's disorganized, has no plot, is hard to follow, poorly written and overall boring. The disconnect from chapter to chapter is exhausting, the 1 page chapters accomplish nothings. When pared down to it's essential…
Mar 15, 2019feralranger rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An actor playing King Lear dies onstage just before a cataclysmic event changes the future of everyone on Earth. What will be valued and what will be discarded? Will art have a place in a world that has lost so much? What will make life…
Mar 03, 2019
Post-apocalypticism is all too commonplace, but I'll note two things this story had me consider: first, if our modern, mostly destroyed way of life went away, would we miss it? and second, would those who were born in a "new" world ever…
Feb 12, 2019kmobuckeye rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
Have tried to read it several times, just not pulling me in. Maybe it is the audio?
Dec 22, 2018INVS rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
OK, now I've read the ebook & find it much better than the audio. Thankfully this author treats the subject with adult perspective as to 'what if'. she brings in all the aspects of human nature to the 'next world' scenario. Nasty…
Dec 20, 2018
I've found the audiobook slightly confusing, hard to keep track of characters...of course I keep falling asleep. So I'll try the ebook, as I'm interested to see if it matches my ideal of adult post apocalyptic - or the 'what if' scenario.…
Dec 19, 2018catfingers rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Station Eleven is a unique take on apocalyptic fiction, focusing on its characters and their stories over the violent chaos of the early years after the end. The way the book follows storylines both before and after the flu creates a…
Dec 19, 2018DEATHNINJA64 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
tis not bad book
Dec 19, 2018Zekdeck rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
It's a good book i like the plot and the characters.
Dec 19, 2018
A little slow in the beginning, and sometimes confusing, but it's totally worth sticking it out to the end. The characters are interesting and funny, and the plot is extremely engaging.
Dec 05, 2018IndyPL_JillL rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Such a great read. A perfect recommendation for those who think they don't like scifi. The way the author weaves characters and plot line together is breathtaking. A fun read, but really astounding once your finish and see how you came…
Nov 13, 2018JCLHebahA rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I'm late to the party on this one, but I'm glad I kept it on my towering to-read list. It's unlike a lot of post-apocalyptic stories, many of which focus on the utter dissolution of society as we know it. Station Eleven is about how people…
Oct 31, 2018limedrop rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed this novel but it wasn't a favorite. I recommend it for folks who don't usually read science fiction - this seems like a book that would appeal more to those who are more accustomed to literary fiction as the writing is lovely…
Oct 01, 2018ryanstevenreed rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I had seen this book in passing at the library and only vaguely remembered that it looked interesting. Late one night I checked out the ebook and ended up staying awake way too late reading it. Super engaging and poetic. I found myself…
Sep 23, 2018ValleriM rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The first thing I have to say is that this book was totally different from anything I've read! Science fiction/apocalyptic is way out of my comfort zone. Having said that ... the more I read, the more I CARED about the characters. I…
Jul 22, 2018kristenpfae rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
An interesting take on a post-apocalyptic society. I liked that this story included perspectives from different age groups, genders and sexual orientation.
Jul 13, 2018
I enjoyed this look at a post-apocalyptic America following a deadly flu outbreak. Different perspectives and outcomes are woven together to make a story fabric with flaws, but with a clear sense of humanity and our foibles.
Jul 12, 2018JCLSamS rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I read this book a couple of years ago and, while I found some aspects flawed, it has certainly stuck with me. Many of the characters are unique and well-developed, and the way the book follows society before, during, and after the…
Jul 09, 2018dhbhagat rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
After a deadly flu wipes out most of humanity, this compelling tale takes you though the lives of some of the survivors, who now live in a world without electricity, the internet, and many of the things that we take for grated today. The…
Jul 08, 2018_Mirelda_ rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
What does it mean to be human? In Station Eleven, Emily St. John suggests that our relationships to one another and the beauty that we share through art and literature elevate our lives beyond simple survival. Station Eleven begins with…
Jun 24, 2018mckenzieseaux rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
In post-apocalyptic stories, I always find myself wondering what happened before, what happened after, how did this character get in this situation, etc... Station Eleven is so multi-faceted and incredibly satisfying in ways that a lot of…
May 29, 2018JCLChrisK rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A brilliantly written, intricately plotted story about human connection--both connections that occur regardless of intent and the active pursuit of companionship--a story that just happens to take place during and after a global pandemic…
Apr 26, 2018hannmsha rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
The writing isn't anything special. I'm not mad at it, but it didn't stand out to me in any capacity. The timeline and the effort to exalt the miracles of modern life were admirable, but when it came to the characters and the plot line, I…
Apr 21, 2018movieangel rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
There are a lot of dystopian books out there, but few that feel as real and possible as this one. St. John Mandel has beautiful descriptions and complex characters. Playing with time and the things we all take for granted now, she created…