Severance by Ling Ma

Severance

Ling Ma

291 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction dystopian literary science fiction dark reflective medium-paced

Description

Candace Chen, a millennial drone self-sequestered in a Manhattan office tower, is devoted to routine. With the recent passing of her Chinese immigrant parents, she’s had her fill of uncertainty. She’s content just to carry on: She goes to work, tr...

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Community Reviews Summary of 13,267 reviews

Moods

dark 77%
reflective 65%
tense 39%
emotional 33%
sad 29%
challenging 21%
adventurous 20%
mysterious 19%
funny 15%
hopeful 5%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 19%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 40% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 29% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 82% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.95

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