Severance by Ling Ma - Feb 2024 Book Group discussion thread

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Little Nemo
Little Nemo
24 Feb
6:28pm, 24 Feb 2024
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Little Nemo
Interesting that I liked the ending whereas others didn't!

I don't think she's fevered but I wonder if staying somewhere familiar might trigger it?
LindsD
LindsD
24 Feb
8:30pm, 24 Feb 2024
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LindsD
I'm so glad you liked it. Thank you for the review. I hadn't twigged the familiar = fevered connection. Of course.
westmoors
westmoors
15 Aug
10:27am, 15 Aug 2024
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westmoors
Late to the party on this one!

I think this must be the best dystopian novel I have read. Had to keep reminding myself this was published pre-covid because the similarities to the pandemic were uncanny.

As with other dystopian novels, I did question where they got the fuel from to keep the cars running, but it was made clear they were eating long life foods (i.e. dried & tinned) which is often omitted in this genre.

Really enjoyed the different timelines and felt I knew Candace. I liked that she 'fulfilled her contract' and got the payment even though the money was then useless.

I didn't like Bob, but I don't think we were meant to, and was glad when Candace made her escape.

Left with many questions: did Candace have her baby? how did they live? did Jonathan survive?

Thank you @LindsD for choosing this. I really enjoyed it and gave it an 8.
McGoohan
McGoohan
15 Aug
11:03am, 15 Aug 2024
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McGoohan
I've still got this on my TBR pile! :-o
Diogenes
Diogenes
15 Aug
11:04am, 15 Aug 2024
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Diogenes
It's on my forgotten I never read it or even acquired a copy pile
LindsD
LindsD
15 Aug
11:29am, 15 Aug 2024
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LindsD
Glad you liked it @westmoors

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This book, as chozz by Linds, is a jolly jape and romp on the beautiful dessert* island of Dystopia. A magical land of elves, pixies, goblins and such-like. Gaze with childlike wonder at this delightful children's tale that will also appeal to the adults in your household. No, hang on. That's The Hobbit. This one might have zombies. They're a bit like hobbits, right?

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