Dystopian
Leave the World Behind
2020·320 pages
A family's idyllic vacation turns ominous as strangers arrive with news of a blackout, unraveling trust and safety.
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A family's idyllic vacation turns ominous as strangers arrive with news of a blackout, unraveling trust and safety.
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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 black 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 an...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Middle-aged woman fantasizes about a teenage cashier; children's bodies described sexually
Violence & gore
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Bodily horror elements and missing child create unease
Profanity
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Strong language present throughout
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ characters or themes present
Religious content
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No religious themes present
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology present
Political content
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Central themes of race, class, white privilege, and microaggressions
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted
Abuse & suffering
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Racism, missing child, and interpersonal distrust
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