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Sea Of Tranquility by Emily St John Mandel

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In Sea Of Tranquility, did you enjoy ...

... A story that spans centuries and continents, blending individual lives into an epic tapestry?

How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu

If you loved how Sea of Tranquility weaves together disparate timelines and characters across centuries, you'll be enthralled by How High We Go in the Dark. Nagamatsu's novel explores humanity's response to a devastating plague through interlinked stories that stretch from the near future to the far reaches of time, echoing Mandel's sweeping vision and interconnected destinies.

... A narrative told in a non-chronological, layered fashion?

Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell

If you were fascinated by how Sea of Tranquility leaps between time periods and perspectives, Cloud Atlas will captivate you with its intricate structure. Mitchell's masterpiece features six stories nested within each other, from the 19th century Pacific Islands to a post-apocalyptic future, rewarding readers who appreciate complex, non-linear storytelling.

... Explorations of time travel and the implications of living across eras?

The First Fifteen Lives Of Harry August by Claire North

If the time travel elements and their ripple effects in Sea of Tranquility intrigued you, you'll be hooked by The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August. This novel follows Harry, who is reborn into the same life again and again, retaining his memories and struggling with the consequences of altering history. The book delves into personal and philosophical questions raised by revisiting the past and future.

... Deep philosophical questions about art, existence, and humanity?

Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel

If you were drawn to the thoughtful meditations on reality and meaning in Sea of Tranquility, you'll find Station Eleven similarly rich. Mandel explores the persistence of art and hope after a pandemic collapses civilization, following characters whose lives intertwine across decades. The novel invites you to ponder what endures when everything else falls away.

... Interconnected characters' emotional journeys and satisfying resolutions?

The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel

If you enjoyed the emotional resonance and the way Sea of Tranquility ties together its characters' fates, The Glass Hotel offers a similarly poignant experience. Mandel crafts a narrative of intersecting lives shaped by a Ponzi scheme, providing a deeply satisfying emotional payoff as the story reveals how choices ripple through the years.

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