Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam is a suspenseful literary novel that takes place during an unnamed apocalyptic event. Clay, Amanda, and their teenage children are staying in the vacation house on Long Island that they have rented when the homeowners arrive, bringing news of a blackout in New York City. Though Amanda is initially suspicious of the couple, the characters come to rely on each other as their situation becomes increasingly dire. The novel considers themes related to race, class, and safety, among others.
