Leave the World Behind

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SOON TO BE A MAJOR GLOBAL NETFLIX ADAPTATION STARRING JULIA ROBERTS, KEVIN BACON, ETHAN HAWKE, AND MAHERSHALA ALI. A THE TIMES #1 BESTSELLER AND A BARACK OBAMA SUMMER READING PICK 2021. This magnetic novel follows two families, strangers to each other, who are forced together during a long weekend that goes terribly wrong. Amanda and Clay escape to a remote corner of Long Island, seeking a quiet holiday with their teenage children. Their plans are shattered by a late-night knock on the door from Ruth and G. H., an older couple claiming to own the rental home. They arrive in a panic, citing a sudden power outage in New York City and seeking shelter. With no TV, internet, or phone service, uncertainty looms. Should Amanda and Clay trust this couple, and what has truly happened back in New York? Is their isolated holiday home a safe haven, or are they in danger from each other? This finalist for the National Book Award and the Orwell Prize has been hailed as a page-turner that explores themes of isolation, race, and class, resonating deeply in today’s world. Critics praise it as an exceptional examination of privilege and fate, capturing the disquiet of contemporary life. Prepare for a thrilling read that will keep you awake long after it ends.