A review by finallyfinnian
Severance by Ling Ma

5.0

I devoured this book in a day - there is so much to love here, the indictment of the work-to-death culture, Candace's relationship with her mother, the backstory of the MC's parents as Chinese immigrants to the US, Candace's addiction to routine and work. For some reason, the different parts of this book just fit alongside the apocalyptic end of days plot. The deadpan tone and the bleak, tired voice set a perfect tone for overall feeling of resignation that permeates the entire work. I enjoyed this book so much, I messaged a friend and demanded she start reading is ASAP so we could talk about it. I highly recommend this novel to anyone who enjoys a well-written story.