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Leave the World Behind

by Rumaan Alam
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Leave the World Behind
Leave the World Behind

Vacation upended by eerie, unsettling societal collapse.

If you're into suspense that's steeped in realism and the unpredictable nature of human relationships, "Leave the World Behind" could be your next gripping read. The unsettling premise taps into our deepest fears of societal breakdown, while the interactions between the characters will have you questioning how we trust and what happens when the world as we know it starts to unravel. It's a thought-provoking dive into the unknown that's perfect for readers looking for a story that stays with them long after the last page.

  • Orwell Prize Nominee for Political Fiction for Longlist (2021)
  • National Book Award Finalist for Fiction (2020)
  • Aspen Words Literary Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2021)
  • Barnes & Noble Book of the Year Award Nominee (2020)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Leave the World Behind

by Rumaan Alam
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Compare to estimated retail price: S$36.17  

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ISBN: 9780062667632
Authors: Rumaan Alam
Publisher: Ecco
Date of Publication: 2020-10-06
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Contemporary, Horror, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Thriller, Mystery, Dystopia
Goodreads rating: 3.15
(rated by 164073 readers)

Description

A magnetic novel about two families, strangers to each other, who are forced together on a long weekend gone terribly wrong. Amanda and Clay head to a remote corner of Long Island expecting a quiet reprieve from life in New York City, quality time with their teenage son and daughter, and a taste of the good life in the luxurious home they've rented for the week. But with a late-night knock on the door, the spell is broken. Ruth and G. H., an older couple who claim to own the home, have arrived there in a panic. These strangers say that a sudden power outage has swept the city, and - with nowhere else to turn - they have come to the country in search of shelter. But with the TV and internet down, and no phone service, the facts are unknowable. Should Amanda and Clay trust this couple - and vice versa? What has happened back in New York? Is the holiday home, isolated from civilization, a truly safe place for their families? And are they safe from one another?
 

Vacation upended by eerie, unsettling societal collapse.

If you're into suspense that's steeped in realism and the unpredictable nature of human relationships, "Leave the World Behind" could be your next gripping read. The unsettling premise taps into our deepest fears of societal breakdown, while the interactions between the characters will have you questioning how we trust and what happens when the world as we know it starts to unravel. It's a thought-provoking dive into the unknown that's perfect for readers looking for a story that stays with them long after the last page.

  • Orwell Prize Nominee for Political Fiction for Longlist (2021)
  • National Book Award Finalist for Fiction (2020)
  • Aspen Words Literary Prize Nominee for Shortlist (2021)
  • Barnes & Noble Book of the Year Award Nominee (2020)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.