A review by teokajlibroj
The End of Eddy by Édouard Louis

5.0

There is so much misery in this book that it should be made an honourary part of Irish literature. There's poverty, beatings, neglect and a generally terrible childhood. It's impossible not to be moved by what he went through. The experiences are brutal but also relatable and feel very real.

It's very well written and deals with importance issues of class, bigotry and expectations of what a man should and shouldn't do. A powerful and fascinating book.