The End of Eddy
(Author) Edouard Louis'A brilliant novel... courageous, necessary and deeply touching' Guardian Édouard Louis grew up in a village in northern France where many live below the poverty line. His bestselling debut novel about life there, The End of Eddy, has sparked debate on social inequality, sexuality and violence. It is an extraordinary portrait of escaping from an unbearable childhood, inspired by the author's own. Written with an openness and compassionate intelligence, ultimately, it asks, how can we create our own freedom? 'A mesmerising story about difference and adolescence' New York Times 'Édouard Louis...is that relatively rare thing - a novelist with something to say and a willingness to say it, without holding back' The Times 'Louis' book has become the subject of political discussion in a way that novels rarely do' Garth Greenwell, New Yorker
Edouard Louis
Edouard Louis is a French author known for his groundbreaking autobiographical novel "The End of Eddy," which explores class struggle and identity in rural France. His raw and honest writing style challenges societal norms and sheds light on the complexities of poverty and sexuality, making him a prominent voice in contemporary literature.
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