Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris

Then We Came to the End

Joshua Ferris

385 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced

Description

This wickedly funny, big-hearted novel about life in the office signals the arrival of a gloriously talented new writer. The characters in Then We Came To The End cope with a business downturn in the time-honored way: through gossip, secret romanc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,144 reviews

Moods

funny 91%
reflective 60%
dark 37%
emotional 34%
lighthearted 34%
sad 14%
challenging 11%
hopeful 11%
tense 5%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 39%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 78% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 27%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 29% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 13%

Average rating

3.41

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