A review by cierrareads
Severance by Ling Ma

reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Reviewing books is so odd to do on a 5 star scale. The books I rate as 5 stars always stick with me weeks after reading. They give me ideas to mull over, problems to solve, and resonate. 

I would recommend this book to anyone struggling with their place in an increasingly bleak world. This is not a feel good novel, but it is approachable and meaningful. Enjoyable despite some darker subject matter. 

Also like totally wild timing. A pandemic novel published in 2018. Goosebumps.