The End of Eddy
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
208
Novel • Fiction
France • 1990s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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.
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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.
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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208
Novel • Fiction
France • 1990s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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