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What purpose does time serve in the novel? How long a period does the novel span, and what effect does this have on the narrative? Are there any downsides to such a long-spanning story? Provide evidence to support your views.
This novel was first conceptualized in 2011, long before the COVID-19 pandemic, though clear parallels exist between the virus in the book and the virus the world survived. Compare and contrast the two viruses and the impacts of the two pandemics.
What elements of science fiction appear in this novel? How do they propel the narrative? Do you think they were used effectively? Why or why not?
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