Ratings654
Average rating4
Initial reaction:
I enjoyed it more than Station Eleven but overall I'd say it was fine. I may try another St. John Mandel joint in the future but I suspect I'll never get out of her work what other people seem to get.
Additional thoughts:
I think as I've sat with this story, I've started to like it a little more. Though I have my quibbles with the way the story is constructed, I think it's an effective reflection of the experience of dislocation and isolation that we all underwent during 2020.