Extended Summary - Severance: Based On The Book By Ling Ma

EXTENDED SUMMARY

SEVERANCE

BASED ON THE BOOK BY LING MA

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CONTENT

The Prologue and Introduction to Shen Fever

Candace's Work at Spectra and the Gemstone Bible

Memories of Jonathan and Life Before the Fever

Trip to China and Encounters at Phoenix Sun and Moon Ltd.

Family History and Cultural Identity

The Progression of Shen Fever and Changes at Spectra

Life in the Empty City and NY Ghost

The End of the Contract and the Journey to the Facility

Life at the Facility and Confrontation

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"Severance" by Ling Ma tells the story of Candace Chen, a first-generation American and office drone, navigating a world ravaged by Shen Fever, a pandemic that turns people into automatons. Immune to the virus, Candace continues her routine in an emptying New York City, photographing the deserted city for her blog, .N.Y. Ghost. The novel explores themes of memory, routine, and the search for meaning in a society consumed by consumerism. As civilization collapses, Candace joins a group of survivors led by the enigmatic Bob, seeking refuge in a place known as the Facility. Her journey becomes a reflection on connection, loss, and the human desire for order amidst chaos.

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Release date

Audiobook: 1 March 2025