"Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel

"Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel is a novel that explores the interconnected lives of characters before, during, and after a devastating pandemic. It highlights how art, relationships, and hope persist amidst chaos and societal collapse. The story weaves together multiple timelines and perspectives, emphasizing the importance of memory, community, and resilience. Set against the backdrop of a fictional post-apocalyptic world, the novel reflects on human fragility and the enduring power of culture, particularly through a traveling Shakespearean theater troupe, to provide meaning and connection in a fractured world.