44 pages 1 hour read

Tom Perrotta

The Leftovers

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

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Tom Perrotta's The Leftovers offers compelling storytelling with deep emotional and psychological layers, praised for its originality and character development. Some critics found the pacing sluggish and the ending ambiguous. Overall, it's a thought-provoking narrative that explores grief and human resilience effectively.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Leftovers?

Fans of dystopian dramas and explorations of human resilience will appreciate Tom Perrotta’s The Leftovers. Readers who enjoyed the philosophical depth of Cormac McCarthy’s The Road or the sociocultural commentary in Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale will find Perrotta’s blend of emotional complexity and suspense compelling.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Fantasy
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Themes
Values/Ideas: Science & Technology
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies