A review by recollections
Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Love goes on like birdsong, As soon as possible after a bomb. 
—BILL CALLAHAN, “ANGELA”