Then We Came to the End
Then We Came to the End
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Brief
432
Novel • Fiction
Chicago, Illinois • 2000s
2007
Adult
18+ years
920L
Super Short Summary
Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris follows the lives of employees at a failing Chicago advertising agency as they navigate layoffs, office politics, and personal crises. The story captures their quirky antics, gossipy distractions, and the collective anxiety about job security, all narrated collectively by the staff. Sensitive topics in the book include cancer, affairs, and violence.
Humorous
Contemplative
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
Reviews & Readership
36,859 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Joshua Ferris' Then We Came to the End is widely praised for its incisive depiction of office life and its use of a rare collective first-person narration. Reviewers commend its wit, humor, and keen observation of workplace dynamics. However, some critics note that the pacing can lag and the plot might feel disjointed. Overall, it’s celebrated for its originality and relatable characterizations.
Who Should Read Then We Came to the End?
Readers who relish dark humor and office satire will enjoy Joshua Ferris' Then We Came to the End. Comparable to Tom Rachman's The Imperfectionists and Douglas Coupland's Microserfs, it appeals to those who appreciate nuanced group dynamics and existential musings within a corporate setting.
36,859 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
432
Novel • Fiction
Chicago, Illinois • 2000s
2007
Adult
18+ years
920L
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