Summary of The End of Eddy
“The End of Eddy” is an autobiographical novel in which Édouard Louis recounts his poor and unhappy upbringing in a small town in northern France, and the challenges he faced because of his emerging homosexuality.
Reasons to read The End of Eddy
“The End of Eddy” is a raw but candid coming-out story that critiques the harsh living circumstances in northern France, including poor educational standards, narrow-mindedness, alcoholism, violence, and intolerance towards homosexuality. Edouard Louis is a celebrated contemporary French writer. Other notable works by Louis include “History of Violence” and “Who Killed My Father”.
Setting: Hallencourt (France)
Year of publication: 2014
Original title: En finir avec Eddy Bellegueule
Nr of pages: 208
