Severance
notes
a lot of folks are likely gonna walk away dissappointed because of setting expectations for what kind of endings they want.
i'm not a fan myself, but i don't think it takes away from the great writing and character development. it's still unbelievable this book was written before the covid-19 pandemic. it feels like a playbook...
i think the author is doing something right when you don't agree with the protagonist, their views and decisions in their life, but you still want the best for them.
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summary
a mysterious virus known as "Shen Fever" is rapidly spreading across the globe. It infects people, causing them to lose all sense of self and become mindless automatons. As the world descends into chaos, Candace Chen, a young woman who works at a publishing house, finds herself thrust into a surreal new reality. Severance is a darkly comedic and thought-provoking novel about the nature of identity, the perils of consumerism, and the fragility of our modern world.