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A review by gfiore11
Severance by Ling Ma
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A surprisingly thought-provoking read, Ma depicts with shocking accuracy the sensation of disassociation, and the reality of a pandemic. Laced with beautiful and specific details about the Asian-American experience in a background of tragic (but harmless) zombies.
Minor: Grief, Death, Pregnancy, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Pandemic/Epidemic