72 pages • 2 hours read
Ling MaSeverance
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Ling Ma's Severance is lauded for its unique blend of apocalyptic fiction and biting satire. Critics praise its insightful commentary on capitalism and workplace culture, as well as Ma's sharp prose and dark humor. Some reviews note a slow pacing and a disjointed narrative structure as drawbacks. Overall, it's a thought-provoking debut that challenges and engages readers.
Who Should Read Severance?
Readers who enjoy dystopian fiction, social satire, and themes of cultural displacement would relish Severance by Ling Ma. Fans of Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel or The Road by Cormac McCarthy will appreciate its post-apocalyptic narrative mixed with incisive commentary on modern work culture and identity.
Recommended