The End of Mr. Y by Scarlett Thomas

The End of Mr. Y

Scarlett Thomas

418 pages • first pub 2006 (view editions)

fiction fantasy mystery science fiction adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced
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The End of Mr. Y is ideal for readers who enjoy intellectually adventurous stories blending philosophical puzzles, scientific curiosity, and layered mysteries into a mind-bending narrative.

Description

A cursed book sends a young woman on a philosophical journey through an alternate dimension in this “stylish and dizzying” novel by the author of PopCo (New York Times). Graduate student Ariel Manto has a fascination with nineteenth-century scient...

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Community Reviews

3.64
based on 2,416 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 79%

adventurous: 68%

reflective: 49%

challenging: 46%

dark: 34%

tense: 27%

informative: 21%

emotional: 11%

funny: 11%

inspiring: 8%

sad: 6%

hopeful: 5%

lighthearted: 2%

Pace

9% of readers chose fast
63% of readers chose medium
27% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

32% of readers chose Plot
53% of readers chose A mix
14% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

38% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
40% of readers chose Complicated
32% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

19% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
69% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

62% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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