Sea of Tranquility

This is a masterful science fiction novel about time travel that cleverly ties together multiple plotlines. The story had me on the edge of my seat up until the very last page!

It was the first book I read by Emily St. Mandel and it definitely won’t be the last one. Her writing style is unique and captivating. Even though it is about time travelling, Mandel also creates realistic relationships and her characters and their development are lovable and credible. Starting in the year 1912, the reader at first is introduced to a young man living in „exile“ in Canada and noticing some strange happening in the middle of a forest. Travelling through time and the story, the reader gets to know different characters and how they also notice this anomaly. After that, the Time Institute in the 24th century steps in and tries to gather knowledge. Truly a well written sci-fi novel with stunning prose.