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Leave the World Behind

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Leave the World Behind

De: Rumaan Alam
Narrado por: Marin Ireland
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Finalist for the 2020 National Book Award (Fiction)

A Best Book of the Year From: The Washington Post * Time * NPR * Elle * Esquire * Kirkus * Library Journal * The Chicago Public Library * The New York Public Library * BookPage * The Globe and Mail * EW.com * The LA Times * USA Today * InStyle * The New Yorker * AARP * Publisher's Lunch * LitHub * Book Marks * Electric Literature * Brooklyn Based * The Boston Globe

A magnetic novel about two families, strangers to each other, who are forced together on a long weekend gone terribly wrong.

From the bestselling author of Rich and Pretty comes a suspenseful and provocative novel keenly attuned to the complexities of parenthood, race, and class. Leave the World Behind explores how our closest bonds are reshaped—and unexpected new ones are forged—in moments of crisis.

Amanda and Clay head out to a remote corner of Long Island expecting a vacation: 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 a late-night knock on the door breaks the spell. Ruth and G. H. are an older couple—it’s their house, and they’ve arrived in a panic. They bring the news that a sudden blackout has swept the city. But in this rural area—with the TV and internet now down, and no cell phone service—it’s hard to know what to believe.

Should Amanda and Clay trust this couple—and vice versa? What happened back in New York? Is the vacation home, isolated from civilization, a truly safe place for their families? And are they safe from one other?

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Apocalypse now
I was a bit reluctant to add Leave the World Behind to my library. The premise was eerily familiar—a world seemingly in chaos and the uncertainty and isolation that ensue. But it wasn’t easy to ignore the buzz for Rumaan Alam’s third novel, and when I heard that Denzel Washington and Julia Roberts had optioned it for a Netflix film (hello, The Pelican Brief!) I immediately hit “Add to cart.” Brooklynites Clay and Amanda have rented an Airbnb in the Hamptons for a summer vacation with their two teens. Less than 24 hours into their getaway, there’s a knock at the door. The owners of the house, a well-heeled older Black couple, are seeking refuge from a mysterious power outage that has left New York City in the dark. Cue the herd of deer stampeding through the woods and flock of flamingos splashing in the pool (I’m not kidding), all while the Wi-Fi is down and the TV conveniently stops working. Beloved narrator Marin Ireland is a wonder, seamlessly stepping into the head space of each character. Weaving in the characters’ private thoughts and fears around race, class, and privilege, the brisk chapters tick toward an ominous final act. You might want to listen with the lights on. —Margaret H., Audible Editor

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I was saddened to read so many negative reviews. I really didn't know what I was getting in to with this book, only that it seemed to be an unusual storyline. The writing is skillful and the dialogue is so well done! I think if you really take the time to think about this story and reflect on the many issues that are brought to the surface, you will find this book well worth your time. I asked myself over and over what I would do at a time like this.. and what I might expect from others. The narration was impeccable! Marin Ireland has an amazing ability to make you believe you are hearing a teenage boy, girl and adults of different background. I will certainly look for more books she has narrated. As well, I look forward to future works by Rumaan Alam!

Thoughtful exploration!

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A moment in the lives of people in whom I wasn't very interested. It seemed writtento leave you considering afterward, but I'm not sure that I will.

Missing something

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This book was interesting, but very tedious, in depth writing that never really said much. The narrator was excellent & was the only reason I finished the book.

End of time?

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struggle to finish
The writing is good but ended sucks
jjj hhhh huh
ggg
fff

horrible ending. don't bother to read the book.

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The story held my interest but at times felt somewhat drawn out. The ending left a lot to be desired., as if the writer got tired of writing and wanted a quick ending... or maybe there will be a follow up book???

slow and unfinished

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Looking forward to the movie via Sam Esmail based on this tragically relevant... incredible book.

read - listen

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Best book I ever read, but also the most disturbing. An amazing author. and story teller.

Words to think about!

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The end times as it were. Chock with the panic and uncertainty of now. Yet tolerable and even enjoyable, as at least for now, the times we’re in seem better than the times these characters inhabit.

Perfect for our times

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excellent novel. intriguing, thrilling at time mind boggling. does not disappoint. no cliff hangers.

what's on our minds?

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beautifully frightening. a little too real for me and made me feel melancholy. loved the descriptive language

pretty good

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