A review by piakau
The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I read this so I could watch the show, which turns out to be wayy different from the book. There isn't much of a plot but I enjoyed the exploration of how different people cope with a collective traumatic event. Interesting to see the parallels with how society has responded to the pandemic.