Then We Came to the End

Told in first person, Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris, is the story of an advertising agency's staff going through layoffs. We never know the main chacacter's name or sex, though it sounds more like a man than a woman. We voyeur through his eyes as he tells the boring details of everyday at the office, the games they play, and the "stress" they are under. Do they ever work? They love the creative part of their job, but he seems to point out that they do anything to avoid it. Ouch. He shares all the details of the lives of all the staff that is close to him, and some of what they are facing in real life. Midway through the book, the voice shifts to the boss, Lynn, and her own personal battle. Fairly interesting, but it is tough to get through in parts. I personally tried to start this book twice, but couldn't stay interested. I listened to the abridged audio version, and I enjoyed it better than reading.Check our catalog