A review by archer3
The End of Loneliness by Benedict Wells

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This book was a poetic and shattering work about grief, love, and learning to live the life you were given. It was intricate and beautifully worded; I loved the premise and the characters - I felt at home in this book. The ending was wonderful and wrapped up the main character's internal conflicts so well. I particularly enjoyed that many loose ends were tied up with allusions instead of the author outright telling us what happened; it made the story feel much more intimate. (My only qualms were with some of the grammatical choices, but those don't at all diminish the quality of the story and message.) 

"'What would be the immutable part of you? The bit that would stay the same in every life, no matter what course it took. Are there elements in us that survive everything?'"

"I pulled the mask off the face of Fate, and all I found beneath it was chance."