Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris

Then We Came to the End

Joshua Ferris

387 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 2,094 reviews

Moods

funny 90%
reflective 57%
dark 39%
lighthearted 36%
emotional 33%
sad 15%
hopeful 12%
challenging 9%
tense 6%
mysterious 3%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 38%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 29%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 31% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.41

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