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A review by carissa230
Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam
dark
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Amanda and Clay take their family on a little getaway in the woods. The house is isolated and they are spending time as a family. In the middle of the night there is a knock at the door.
Ruth and GH are running from whatever is happening in the rest of the state. They go straight to their house and convince Amanda and Clay to let them in to stay.
There is something happening. Animals are acting strangely, they're feeling ill, and there is a huge blackout. Although they maintain their electricity there is clearly something going on.
The book was compelling and easily readable. The fear of the unknown was real for these characters.
Ruth and GH are running from whatever is happening in the rest of the state. They go straight to their house and convince Amanda and Clay to let them in to stay.
There is something happening. Animals are acting strangely, they're feeling ill, and there is a huge blackout. Although they maintain their electricity there is clearly something going on.
The book was compelling and easily readable. The fear of the unknown was real for these characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror
Moderate: Medical trauma
Minor: Confinement and Racism