by Mark Haddon
First published 1996
Mark Haddon's "The Sea of Tranquillity" follows a man as he reflects on his lifelong fascination with the moon. From staring out his childhood window, dreaming of the day mankind would set foot on its surface, to watching the historic Apollo 11 landing on TV, his awe and wonder never faded. As he revisits these formative memories, we're swept up in his passion for space exploration and the profound impact it had on a generation. In the end, this poignant character study reminds us of the inextinguishable human drive to reach for the stars.
Genres: biography, literary-fiction, contemporary, astronomy
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-driven, nostalgic
Setting: Moon
32 pages · Paperback · Picture Lions