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From the bestselling author of Station Eleven and Sea of Tranquility—Gavin Sasaki was a promising young journalist in New York City until the day he was fired for plagiarism. The last thing he wants is to sell foreclosed real estate for his sister Eilo’s company in their Florida hometown, but he’s in no position to refuse her job offer. Plus, there’s another reason to go home: Eilo recently met a ten-year-old girl who looks very much like Gavin and has the same last name as his high-school girlfriend, Anna, who left town abruptly after graduation. Determined to find out if this little girl might be his daughter, Gavin sets off to track down Anna, starting with the three friends they shared back when he was part of a jazz group called “The Lola Quartet.” As Gavin pieces together their stories, he learns that Anna has been on the run for good reason, and soon his investigation into her sudden disappearance all those years ago takes a seriously dangerous turn. Look for Emily St. John Mandel’s bestselling new novel, Sea of Tranquility!
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"This is the third published novel for Emily St. John Mandel from British Columbia, Canada. She has chosen the southern city of Sebastian, Florida as setting for a story of disappointment and poor choices. The main characters were in a quartet in high school when music was an important part of their lives. We follow the character, especially Gavin Sasaki, who after graduating from college, moved to New York and fulfilled his dream of being a reporter on the New York Star. We find him after his fiance Karen ahsd left him and he lives alone in the apartment where he realizes he knows nothing about the day to day maintance of the place. There is a hot water drip in the sink that finally escalates to the point where is existing in a viritual jungle atmosphere. Next, he forgets to write down the name of people he interviews and resorts to making up names for quotes in his articles. Finally, he is asked to return to his hometown and do an investigation on monitors and pythons living in the area. He is fired from the Star and his sister Eilo buys a ticket for him to fly home and stay with her. The sister works in mortgaged homes in the process of bankruptcy and sees a girl who bears a striking resemblance to her when she was younger. She snaps a picture that brings about the inciting force for all that follows, reuniting the high-school graduates."
— Bonnie (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Unfurling the story at a slow pace, narrator Sarah Scott subtly portrays the flawed characters whose lives are changed by the secret of [a] child’s existence—and the bad choices that result…Scott’s performance is affecting.”
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The Lola Quartet Listener Reviews
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" This book as okay. Most of the characters were horrible. Horrible people, especially Anna. But I was intrigued by the story and wanted to know what happened in the end. "
— Janet, 2/18/2014 -
" This is a story about the person someone wants to be, and how they fall short, and it is told in a gripping fashion with interesting, complex characters. It is a page turner, and it has substance, which is a rare quality in a book. "
— Megan, 2/12/2014 -
" quite enjoyable, quick read. "
— Susan, 1/22/2014 -
" Sometimes... you read a book, and you recognize that it's a train wreck and yet... you can't turn away. "
— Ginny, 1/18/2014 -
" I especially liked the pensive quality of the storytelling, the domino effect of unintended consequences, and the slow unveiling of secrets through varying points of view and flashbacks. "
— Red, 12/9/2013 -
" A fast paced read about four high school musician friends and what turns their lives take based on what happened in high school and shortly thereafter. Good writing, good characterizations. Does not end how I had anticipated. "
— Julie, 12/1/2013 -
" Just OK. The story wasn't believable, really. I also didn't like the ending. "
— Catherine, 11/15/2013 -
" Not bad enough to abandon, but not good enough to pick up. I decided I liked the plot well enough, but I hated the characters. They were poorly motivated. There was nothing liable about them, and I didn't care if they did the right thing or the wrong thing. "
— Christie, 11/14/2013 -
" 3.5. Not as good as her other books. "
— Elizabeth, 10/23/2013 -
" I always enjoy Mandel's novels--there's something about her writing style. A nicely-crafted book. "
— Nicole, 10/23/2013 -
" Great book-an Indie pick, I'm glad I read it. A bit unusual and a little dark- Its about four old high school friends and how one bad decision reverberates through their young adult lives. "
— Ellen, 10/4/2013 -
" read this over the last 2 days, very interesting, I was very intrigued "
— Serendipitous, 9/27/2013 -
" This was a let down. I wanted there to be more to the plot, but there just wasn't. "
— Angela, 6/10/2013 -
" A coming of age story for several characters. It gives glimpses into the problems they face and the life altering decisions they make. And, finally, the paths they must travel as a result of those decisions. "
— PM, 3/8/2013 -
" (review coming soon) "
— Nick, 9/21/2012
About Emily St. John Mandel
Emily St. John Mandel was born in British Columbia, Canada. Her novel Station Eleven was a finalist for the 2014 National Book Award and a New York Times bestseller. She is a staff writer for The Millions, and her work has appeared in numerous anthologies, including The Best American Mystery Stories 2013and Venice Noir.
About Sarah Scott
Sarah Scott is an actress and producer, known for The Artist, Haunted Boat, and The Darkside of Happiness. She has narrated several audiobooks.