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Severance

by Ling Ma
Severance - Thryft
Severance - Thryft

Post-apocalyptic millennial survival with a secret twist.

Recommendation: - This book is a fascinating exploration of millennial life amidst an apocalypse, delving into themes of routine, identity, and the choices we make in dire situations. - The unique feature of this book is the incorporation of a secret that the main character carries, which adds an extra layer of suspense and intrigue to the story. - If you enjoy post-apocalyptic novels with a focus on character development and introspection, this book is a must-read. It offers a fresh perspective on the genre, captivating readers with its engaging storytelling and thought-provoking themes.

  • Locus Award Nominee for First Novel (2019)
  • New York Public Library Young Lions Fiction Award (2019)
  • Kirkus Prize for Fiction (2018)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Science Fiction (2018)
  • Aspen Words Literary Prize Nominee for Longlist (2019)
  • Neukom Literary Arts Award Nominee for Debut Speculative Fiction (2019)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Severance

by Ling Ma
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ISBN: 9781922330642
Authors: Ling Ma
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Date of Publication: 2020-11-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science Fiction, Literary Fiction, Contemporary
Related Topics: Dystopia, Speculative Fiction, Dystopia
Goodreads rating: 3.92
(rated by 95302 readers)

Description

Candace Chen, a millennial drone self-sequestered in a Manhattan office tower, is devoted to routine. So she barely notices when a plague of biblical proportions sweeps New York. Then Shen Fever spreads. Families flee. Companies halt operations. The subways squeak to a halt. HSoon entirely alone, still unfevered, she photographs the eerie, abandoned city as the anonymous blogger NY Ghost.Candace won’t be able to make it on her own forever, though. Enter a group of survivors, led by the power-hungry IT tech Bob. They’re traveling to a place called the Facility, where, Bob promises, they will have everything they need to start society anew. But Candace is carrying a secret she knows Bob will exploit. Should she escape from her rescuers?A send-up and takedown of the rituals, routines, and missed opportunities of contemporary life, Ling Ma’s Severance is a quirky coming-of-adulthood tale and satire.
 

Post-apocalyptic millennial survival with a secret twist.

Recommendation: - This book is a fascinating exploration of millennial life amidst an apocalypse, delving into themes of routine, identity, and the choices we make in dire situations. - The unique feature of this book is the incorporation of a secret that the main character carries, which adds an extra layer of suspense and intrigue to the story. - If you enjoy post-apocalyptic novels with a focus on character development and introspection, this book is a must-read. It offers a fresh perspective on the genre, captivating readers with its engaging storytelling and thought-provoking themes.

  • Locus Award Nominee for First Novel (2019)
  • New York Public Library Young Lions Fiction Award (2019)
  • Kirkus Prize for Fiction (2018)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Science Fiction (2018)
  • Aspen Words Literary Prize Nominee for Longlist (2019)
  • Neukom Literary Arts Award Nominee for Debut Speculative Fiction (2019)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.