The Leftovers

by Tom Perrotta · first published 2011

The Leftovers is a 2011 satirical supernatural novel by American author Tom Perrotta. Set in the aftermath of a Rapture-like event in which 2% of Earth's human population vanished into thin air, it chronicles the lives of several individuals from a small New York town attempting to adjust to the significant cultural shift brought about by the event, while also navigating their personal trauma and losses. A television adaptation, co-created by Perrotta and Damon Lindelof, was produced for HBO, and ran for three seasons from June 29, 2014 to June 4, 2017. It garnered critical acclaim and has grown a dedicated cult following over the years.

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Original language:

English

Reader rating:

★ 3.0 / 5 (6 on Open Library)

Year page:

2011