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The connections are one of the things that really drew me into ESJM's stories. I enjoyed this deep dive!

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I didn't even know about them before we read Sea of Tranquility for the podcast! As soon as I found out, I had to read more. I'm glad I did!

-N

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The whole Mirella-Vincent-Paul thing in The Sea of Tranquility is so cool. David Mitchell also does this to this books.

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Yes! I have heard Mandel was inspired by Cloud Atlas for Sea of Tranquility. I haven't read it yet though!

-N

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Oh! I didn't know that but it makes sense considering both books work with different timelines.

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I loved each of these and it just a fun addition to have this multi-verse connecting them all. It felt almost like a nod to readers who would get it, like we had an inside joke of sorts.

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Yes, totally! I think Mandel enjoys putting in these Easter eggs for readers to enjoy.

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