The End of the Road by John Barth

The End of the Road

John Barth

198 pages • first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy dark slow-paced
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Its first-person protagonist, Jacob Horner, suffers from nihilistic paralysis: an inability to choose a course of action. As part of a schedule of unorthodox therapies, Horner's nameless Doctor has him take a teaching job at a local teachers colle...

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Community Reviews Summary of 102 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
reflective 60%
tense 60%
funny 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 25%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.59

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