The End of Eddy by Édouard Louis

The End of Eddy

Édouard Louis with Michael Lucey (Translator)

192 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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This searing novel of a childhood in a working-class French town has sparked conversations across the globe about social inequality and sexuality'A brilliant novel. courageous, necessary and deeply touching' GuardianÉdouard Louis grew up in a vill...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,753 reviews

Moods

dark 68%
emotional 68%
sad 65%
reflective 59%
challenging 37%
tense 27%
informative 12%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 7%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 32%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 28% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.87

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