The Leftovers (novel)
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| Author | Tom Perrotta |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Supernatural, dystopian, satire, psychological |
| Publisher | St. Martin's Press |
Publication date | August 30, 2011 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 336 |
| ISBN | 978-0-312-35834-1 |
The Leftovers is a 2011 satirical dystopian 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.