A review by robyncoleman
Severance by Ling Ma

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

A very jarring read post pandemic. This was so intense. I really loved the themes of finding home in a city, the drone mentality of capitalism, an immigrant’s experience moving to the US and family. The ending felt… unsatisfying in a way, maybe a bit rushed. But it doesn’t take away from the rest of the novel. Very good, 4 stars.