The Books Oracle
by Ling Ma
In the near future, a mysterious illness called Shen Fever causes victims to succumb to nostalgia and repetitive behaviors as society collapses. Candace Chen, a disillusioned office worker, joins a small band of survivors documenting the end of civilization. Ling Ma's debut is a haunting satire about capitalism, memory, and what we lose when the world moves on without us.
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