The Living End by Curtis White, Stanley Elkin

The Living End

Curtis White, Stanley Elkin

146 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction religion challenging funny reflective slow-paced
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Elkin’s darkly comic novel of the afterlife—the story of one man’s redemptive journey to hell and backWhen he is killed during a holdup at his Minneapolis liquor store, Ellerbee’s bad luck is only beginning. After a short stint in heaven, Ellerbee...

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Community Reviews Summary of 48 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
lighthearted 50%
relaxing 50%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.34

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