Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel
"Station Eleven" is a post-apocalyptic novel that revolves around the lives of several characters before and after a devastating flu pandemic wipes out most of the world's population. The narrative jumps back and forth in time, exploring the interconnectedness of the characters' lives through their shared memories and experiences. The story also follows a traveling Shakespearean theatre company as they navigate the dangers of a collapsed civilization, emphasizing the importance of art and human connection in times of crisis.
The 1402nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2014
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-400
- Words
- 84,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- 7th on Top 10 Fiction Books of the Decade(2010) (Entertainment Weekly)
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- 10th on Readers Pick Their 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 15th on 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (Book Enthusiast Substack)
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- 1177th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
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- The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books for Every Kind of Reader (Men's Health)
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- Arthur C. Clarke Award (Arthur C. Clarke Award)
- The Ultimate Book Bucket List: The 75 Best Books Of All Time (Refinery29)
- Powell's Essential List: 25 Essential Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books Isn't Enough: Our 25 Honorable Mentions (Powells' City of Books)
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