Sea of Tranquility
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Sea of Tranquility
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Sea of Tranquility
The award-winning, bestselling author of Station Eleven returns with a novel of art, time, love and plague. It takes you from Vancouver Island in 1912 to a dark colony of the moon three hundred years later, unfurling a story of humanity across centuries and space.
The award-winning, bestselling author of Station Eleven and The Glass Hotel returns with a novel of art, time, love and plague that takes the reader from Vancouver Island in 1912 to a dark colony of the moon three hundred years later, unfurling a story of humanity across centuries and space.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionSea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel is a masterfully crafted narrative that merges time travel, parallel universes, and human resilience into a cohesive and thought-provoking tale. This stunning new novel from the acclaimed author of Station Eleven explores the intricacies of time and space, weaving a rich tapestry that spans centuries and dimensions.
In 1912, eighteen-year-old Edwin St. Andrew finds himself crossing the Atlantic, exiled from English society due to unsavoury opinions. The mystical beauty of the Canadian wilderness captivates him, but his tranquil exploration is sharply interrupted by an inexplicable event: a fleeting moment of darkness accompanied by the haunting notes of a violin reverberating through the forest. This extraordinary experience leaves an indelible mark on Edwin's soul.
Fast forward two centuries, and renowned novelist Olive Llewelyn is journeying across Earth, thousands of miles away from her home in the lunar colony. Her bestselling novel contains a peculiar passage: a man plays his violin for small change within the resonant corridors of an airship terminal, surrounded by the surreal vision of forest trees. This enigmatic scene perplexes readers, hinting at deeper connections across time.
Amidst the dark skies of Night City, Gaspery-Jacques Roberts, a determined detective, is tasked with probing a temporal anomaly. His investigation uncovers the disjointed threads of various lives disrupted by this phenomenon: Edwin, the disillusioned aristocrat; Olive, the isolated writer caught in a pandemic on Earth; and a childhood companion from Night City, both witnesses to an extraordinary event that could alter the universe's timeline irrevocably.
Mandel's Sea of Tranquility delves into the philosophical and emotional territories of existence, parallel worlds, and the essence of survival. The novel's graceful prose and deeply perceptive narrative make it a compelling read, prompting readers to reflect on the nature of reality, art, and love. Universally acclaimed, the book earned recognition as one of Oprah Daily's Best Books of 2022 and has been praised by notable authors, including Naomi Alderman, who lauded it as "so wise, so graceful, so rich."
This literary gem not only captures the fragile beauty of life but also our persistent quest for meaning amid the chaos. With its intricate storytelling and poignant observations, Sea of Tranquility establishes Emily St. John Mandel as a powerful voice in contemporary literature, one whose insights into our shared human experience resonate across time and space.
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Reviewers praise Sea of Tranquility as brilliantly original and unputdownable, with an ingenious and ambitious time-travel narrative. The book is described as a profound and life-affirming epic with graceful, beguiling, and moving storytelling. It is regarded as one of Emily St. John Mandel's finest novels, offering a satisfying and inventive exploration of speculative fiction.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529083514
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 April 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Picador
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 272
About the Author
Emily St. John Mandel was born in Canada and studied dance at The School of Toronto Dance Theatre. Her novels include Last Night in Montreal, The Singer's Gun, The Lola Quartet, Station Eleven, The Glass Hotel and Sea of Tranquility. She lives in New York City with her husband and daughter.
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