by Vivek Shraya
First published 2022
Vivek Shraya's "Next Time There's a Pandemic" plunges us into a world on the brink. As a deadly virus sweeps across the globe, a diverse cast of characters must navigate lockdowns, supply shortages, and the fraying of social bonds. A young man risks his life to care for his ailing mother. A pregnant woman fights to protect her unborn child. An entrepreneur struggles to keep his business afloat. Through their gripping personal journeys, the novel explores the universal human need for connection, even in our darkest hours.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, gripping-personal-journeys
56 pages · Paperback · The University of Alberta Press
Content warnings: anxiety, depression