The Leftovers
by Tom Perrotta
The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta holds a mixed reviews rating of 3.38 out of 5, based on 31.6K reader ratings. First published in 2011. The book spans 355 pages.
About The Leftovers
What if — whoosh, right now, with no explanation — a number of us simply vanished? Would some of us collapse? Would others of us go on, one foot in front of the other, as we did before the world turned upside down? That's what the bewildered citizens of Mapleton, who lost many of their neighbors, friends and lovers in the event known as the Sudden Departure, have to figure out. Because nothing has been the same since it happened — not marriages, not friendships, not even the relationships between parents and children.Kevin Garvey, Mapleton's new mayor, wants to speed up the healing process, to bring a sense of renewed hope and purpose to his traumatized community. Kevin's own family has fallen apart in the wake of the disaster: his wife, Laurie, has left to join the Guilty Remnant, a homegrown cult whose members take a vow of silence; his son, Tom, is gone, too, dropping out of college to follow a sketchy prophet named Holy Wayne. Only Kevin's teenaged daughter, Jill, remains, and she's definitely not the sweet "A" student she used to be. Kevin wants to help her, but he's distracted by his growing relationship with Nora Durst, a woman who lost her entire family on October 14th and is still reeling from the tragedy, even as she struggles to move beyond it and make a new start.With heart, intelligence and a rare ability to illuminate the struggles inherent in ordinary lives, Tom Perrotta has written a startling, thought-provoking novel about love, connection and loss.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Tom Perrotta |
| Published | 2011 |
| Pages | 355 |
| Genres | Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction, Religion & Spirituality |
| Average Rating | 3.38 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 31,583 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is The Leftovers?
The Leftovers is categorized as Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Leftovers worth reading?
Based on 31.6K reader ratings, The Leftovers has an average score of 3.38 out of 5.00, which is considered "Mixed Reviews."
How many pages is The Leftovers?
The Leftovers has 355 pages.
Who wrote The Leftovers?
The Leftovers was written by Tom Perrotta. It was first published in 2011.
What is the ISBN for The Leftovers?
The ISBN-13 for The Leftovers is 9780312358340.0.
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