A review by dir001
Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam

mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

 "Leave the World Behind" by Rumaan Alam is a thought-provoking and unsettling novel that delves into themes of family, race, class, and our relationship with technology. The story is crafted masterfully with an atmosphere of tension and unease that keeps the reader hooked from beginning to end. While the characters are complex and well-developed, the novel's pacing could be faster sometimes, which may cause some readers to lose interest. Furthermore, the book raises important questions about privilege, power, and identity but only offers a few concrete answers. Overall, "Leave the World Behind" is a haunting and timely novel that will make you ponder long after finishing it. However, the slow pacing and lack of definitive answers may only be for some. It is a decent read that can keep readers curious about the plot's direction, and I would give it a rating of three out of five stars.