La Peste écarlate (Pocket Book)

Considering London's era and the historical context, I'm curious what motivated him to explore themes of societal collapse and survival.

The characters' reactions to chaos and loss felt very relevant today. I wonder if London foresaw how people might behave in such a catastrophe.

The pacing allows the tension to simmer, but I’m curious if that was intentional to mirror the inevitable decline of society or just a storytelling choice.