The End of Eddy
The End of Eddy
Book Brief
208
Novel • Fiction
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French LiteratureFrance • 1990s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Published in French in 2014 and translated into English in 2017, The End of Eddy is an autobiographical novel by Édouard Louis. Born Eddy Bellegueule, the novel details the events that prompted him to change his name and assume a new persona. In 2014, Louis was awarded the Pierre Guénin Prize against homophobia and for equal rights for his book. This story contains topics of bullying and family violence.
Dark
Challenging
Emotional
Gritty
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Édouard Louis's The End of Eddy is praised for its raw and poignant portrayal of growing up in a working-class French village, tackling themes of identity and social struggle with brutal honesty. Some critics find its prose gripping and evocative, while others note a narrative harshness that borders on relentless. The book's unflinching realism leaves a strong impact, though it may be challenging for sensitive readers.
Who Should Read The End of Eddy?
The ideal reader for The End of Eddy by Édouard Louis appreciates raw, autobiographical narratives that confront social issues such as poverty, homophobia, and violence. Similar audiences might enjoy works like Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance or Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt, which delve into personal struggles within marginalized communities.
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The author, Édouard Louis, was only 21 years old when The End of Eddy was published in France, making him one of the youngest literary stars in the country.
The book draws heavily from Édouard Louis's own experiences growing up in a small village in northern France, blurring the line between fiction and autobiography.
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The End of Eddy was adapted into a stage play in several countries, expanding its reach beyond traditional literary circles and into the world of theater.
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208
Novel • Fiction
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French LiteratureFrance • 1990s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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