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The end of the world arrives with the heart attack of the famous actor Arthur Leander during a stage performance of King Lear. The story follows the path of several characters that are involved in Arthur's life and how they dealt with the flu outbreak. I enjoyed the writing style of the author and the particular way the story unfolds. ...more
The end of the world arrives with the heart attack of the famous actor Arthur Leander during a stage performance of King Lear. The story follows the path of several characters that are involved in Arthur's life and how they dealt with the flu outbreak. I enjoyed the writing style of the author and the particular way the story unfolds. ...more
If I'd read this book thirteen months ago, it probably would have been just another post-apocalyptic novel (albeit one partly set in Toronto–I love it when I actually know the neighbourhood in a book). I wouldn't have understood the fear and hopelessness of the pandemic part.
I am glad I read this book. I'd advise waiting a few months, though, depending on where you live. I certainly don't suggest reading a book like this on the eve of a new stay-at-home order while case counts are still ramping ...more
I am glad I read this book. I'd advise waiting a few months, though, depending on where you live. I certainly don't suggest reading a book like this on the eve of a new stay-at-home order while case counts are still ramping ...more
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