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timothyjmcl's review against another edition
3.0
This book seemed a little too short to really say much about anything. The author offers anecdotes about being ashamed of his family’s class and his own sexual orientation, but there’s not much introspection about those incidents. And there’s no strong sense of resolution. It’s not a surprise that he escapes his surroundings, but I would have liked at least a little more about his new life.
bustyphillips's review against another edition
1.0
I didn't like the writing style. There were too many cases of fragmentary stage directions where sentences would have worked much better.
stkieren's review against another edition
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
dmeda03's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
betschi's review
challenging
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
whatadutchgirlreads's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Incest, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Islamophobia, Outing, and Classism
casebounder's review against another edition
4.0
The End of Eddy, or En finir avec Eddy Bellegueule, has already proved wildly popular in France. Translated to English by Michael Lucey, this autobiographical novel captures a raw look at a poverty-stricken French factory town and the white underclass who populate it. France's recent election of Emmanuel Macron in opposition to Marine Le Pen stoked much attention to the populist movement supported by such towns, much like our recent American election highlighted rust belt areas. But The End of Eddy is even more pointedly about one young, effeminate boy's struggle with his sexuality within that climate. So you can imagine there's a lot to dissect here.
I would recommend Louis' book even if only for its open and honest depiction. Louis' somehow writes about his difficult childhood with very little judgment, and allows the reader empathy and understanding for even his most off-putting "characters." This is a community under the weight of class warfare, poverty, pride, shame, and masculinity. Louis reminds us the difficulty in faulting individuals under all that institutionalized pressure.
I would recommend Louis' book even if only for its open and honest depiction. Louis' somehow writes about his difficult childhood with very little judgment, and allows the reader empathy and understanding for even his most off-putting "characters." This is a community under the weight of class warfare, poverty, pride, shame, and masculinity. Louis reminds us the difficulty in faulting individuals under all that institutionalized pressure.
artemisgkinakou's review against another edition
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0