Apocalyptic satire: Offers a fresh, humorous take on end times and survival scenarios
Office politics humor: Explores the dynamics of workplace bureaucracy in a unique setting
Character-driven narrative: Follows a relatable millennial protagonist through personal growth
Award-winning debut: Recognized with multiple literary prizes and critical acclaim
Engaging bilingual prose: Written in English for broad accessibility
Summarized by Shop
Maybe it’s the end of the world, but not for Candace Chen, a millennial, first-generation American and office drone meandering her way into adulthood in Ling Ma’s offbeat, wryly funny, apocalyptic satire, Severance.
"A stunning, audacious book with a fresh take on both office politics and what the apocalypse might bring." ―Michael Schaub,
Author
Ling Ma
Publication Year
2018
Format
Paperback
Genre
Literature, Humor & Comedy
Language
English
Award
NYPL Young Lions Fiction Award, Kirkus Prize for Fiction, VCU Cabell First Novelist Award, Pen/Hemingway Award finalist