BOOK BRIEF

The End

Salvatore Scibona
Guide cover placeholder

The End

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

Book Brief

Sparkles iconBeta
Salvatore Scibona

The End

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

American Literature

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Cleveland, Ohio • 1950s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Roundup icon

Super Short Summary

The End by Salvatore Scibona is a novel set in 1953 during a single day at an Italian immigrant neighborhood in Ohio. It weaves the lives of several individuals whose stories intersect amidst themes of identity, loss, and ambition, exploring their personal struggles and connections within the community.

Melancholic

Mysterious

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

3.5

713 ratings

49%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

24%

Not a fan

Roundup icon

Review Roundup

The End by Salvatore Scibona is praised for its rich prose and intricate narrative, exploring themes of immigration and identity with depth. Its complex structure, however, may challenge readers, as the nonlinear timeline can be disorienting. Characters are vividly drawn, but some readers find the pace slow. Overall, it’s an evocative but demanding read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The End?

A reader who enjoys The End by Salvatore Scibona likely appreciates intricate narratives, exploring themes of identity and belonging. Fans of Don DeLillo’s Underworld or Jonathan Franzen’s The Corrections will find similar depth and insight in Scibona’s richly woven prose and multi-layered storytelling.

3.5

713 ratings

49%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

24%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

American Literature

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Cleveland, Ohio • 1950s

Topic
World History
Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Buy This Book

We’re just getting started

Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!