Station Eleven

Read as a Sword&Laser Monthly book pick.

A few quick spoiler notes:

- Jeevan get's somehow forgotten and becames less important in comparison with the other main characters. - For all the talk and fear instilled, the prophet's death was somehow anti-climatic.- I get the end of the book, leaving all things open and a possible new start of civilization (electricity grid) yet I would like to see some more development after the symphony had left the airport.

Nonetheless, besides some great chapters and thoughts about life and being human, the book does great in creating a believable post-apocalyptic world and the people living in it.

I specially like the childlessness of many conversations. By today's standards, they may even be seen as irritating. But one must bear in mind what these men and women went through and the fact they are dealing with the same people everyday. There are only so many different conversations that people can have. Maybe they've reached a point where everything that could be said was already spoken but they force themselves to talk, to maintain a sense that they're still human.

Enjoyed it. Recommend it. Can see why it won or is nominated for so many awards.