A Home at the End of the World
A Home at the End of the World
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Novel • Fiction
Ohio And New York • 1970s-1980s
2004
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
A Home at the End of the World by Michael Cunningham follows individuals navigating love, loss, and the search for belonging across decades. Their intersecting lives explore complex relationships and personal growth against the backdrop of a changing society, emphasizing the significance of chosen families.
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Michael Cunningham’s A Home at the End of the World is lauded for its lyrical prose and deep character exploration, depicting a complex, emotional tapestry of friendship and love. Some reviews mention the pacing can be uneven, but the novel's tender portrayal of relationships and human connection is widely praised, making it a compelling read despite any flaws.
Who Should Read A Home at the End of the World?
A reader who would enjoy Michael Cunningham’s A Home at the End of the World is typically drawn to emotionally complex narratives and character-driven stories. Fans of Jonathan Franzen’s The Corrections and Jeffrey Eugenides’s The Marriage Plot will appreciate Cunningham’s exploration of relationships, identity, and family dynamics.
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A Home at the End of the World was published in 1990 and is acclaimed for its poignant portrayal of unconventional family dynamics and the search for identity and connection.
Michael Cunningham won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1999 for another of his novels, The Hours, establishing him as a significant figure in contemporary American literature.
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The novel was adapted into a film released in 2004, featuring actors such as Colin Farrell, Robin Wright, and Dallas Roberts in key roles.
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Novel • Fiction
Ohio And New York • 1970s-1980s
2004
Adult
18+ years
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