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From Michael Cunningham, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Hours, comes the acclaimed novel of two boyhood friends A Home at the End of the World, now a feature film starring Colin Farrell and Dallas Roberts Jonathan. There's Jonathan, lonely, introspective, and unsure of himself; and Bobby, hip, dark, and inarticulate. In New York after college, Bobby moves in with Jonathan and his roommate, Clare, a veteran of the city's erotic wars. Bobby and Clare fall in love, scuttling the plans of Jonathan, who is gay, to father Clare's child. Then, when Clare and Bobby have a baby, the three move to a small house upstate to raise "their" child together and, with an odd friend, Alice, create a new kind of family. A Home at the End of the World masterfully depicts the charged, fragile relationships of urban life today.
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— Jody (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Lyrical . . . Memorable and accomplished.
— The New York Times Book Review -
Novels don't come more deeply felt than Cunningham's extraordinary four-character study . . . The writing [is] a constant pleasure, flowing and yet dense with incisive images and psychological nuance.
— Matthew Gilbert, The Boston Globe -
The story of Jonathan, Clare, Bobby, and Alice is also the story of the 70's and 80's in America--and vice versa. It is destined to last.
— David Leavitt, author of The Marble Quilt -
Cunningham has written a novel that all but reads itself.
— The Washington Post Book World -
Once in a great while, there appears a novel so spellbinding in its beauty and sensitivity that the reader devours it nearly whole, in great greedy gulps, and feels stretched sore afterwards, having been expanded and filled. Such a book is [this one].
— Sherry Rosenthal, San Diego Tribune -
Luminous with the wonders and anxieties that make childhood mysterious . . . A Home at the End of the World is a remarkable accomplishment.
— Laura Frost, San Francisco Review -
Brilliant and satisfying . . . As good as anything I've read in years . . . Hope in the midst of tragedy is a fragile thing, and Cunningham carries it with masterful care.
— Gayle Kidder, San Diego Union -
Exquisitely written . . . Lyrical . . . An important book.
— Charleston Sunday News and Courier -
Cunningham writes with power and delicacy . . . We come to feel that we know Jonathan, Bobby, and Clare as if we lived with them; yet each one retains the mystery that in people is called soul, and in fiction is called art.
— Richard Eder, The Los Angeles Times
A Home at the End of the World Listener Reviews
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" About 2/3 finished. Cunningham gave a lecture here in Savannah this past Tuesday, it was great. Love the scenario of this novel, and the writing. Wow. In the last few pages it got suddenly hilarious, which I didn't expect. "
— Robin, 2/20/2014 -
" A story about complicated relationships and family dynamics. Writing was beautiful, imagery gorgeous, and I marvelled at how deeply I came to know the characters. Cunningham offers insight in such subtle ways. "
— Nicole, 2/17/2014 -
" I cried at the end. I haven't done that in a while. "
— Susannah, 2/16/2014 -
" One of the most complicated and yet most beautiful love stories I have ever read. (if you saw the movie, try to move on and put that far from your memory and if you didn't see it, don't) "
— Sara, 2/12/2014 -
" I could read this twisted love story over and over again! The writing is amazing, the plot was great. Overall, great novel! "
— Dustin, 1/29/2014 -
" Even though the story is utterly devastating and leaving no hope the style is simply unique, plain and extremely touching. "
— Matteo, 1/27/2014 -
" I love Michael Cunningham and the complex characters and relationships he creates. This story was a thoroughly modern relationship between 3 individuals that truly love each other - for the time it was written, kind of racy. Unfortunately, I didn't love any of the characters, but their story definitely kept my interest. "
— Nancy, 1/25/2014 -
" This book was a fast read, but not terribly good. I didn't like any of the characters in this book. They just were not people I would like in real life. "
— Merredith, 1/23/2014 -
" Bobby n Jonathan are best friends as teenagers who love each other as partners. J eventually moves to NYC and B joins him years later. They try and raise a family together, their child's mother being B's gf and J's bff. She eventually leaves and takes the child with her. "
— Thuy, 1/13/2014 -
" I'm a huge Michael Cunningham fan, and after I read the short story that inspired this book I felt compelled to read the novel. I saw the movie again on television over the weekend and, as usual, it doesn't do the book justice, particularly when it comes to Bobby's inner life. "
— Fiona, 1/3/2014 -
" unnerveing and depressing the ending left me empty "
— Lea, 12/11/2013 -
" Awful, weird characters. Can't even remember what prompted me to order it from the library - I think it might have been listed as a good book about comning out as a gay person in wsj.com. "
— Courtney, 11/10/2013 -
" Good book, great movie! "
— Meri, 10/29/2013 -
" I loves me some Michael Cunningham. "
— Todd, 9/4/2013 -
" just one of the best books I have ever read... "
— Marc, 7/12/2013 -
" Author of _The Hours_ "
— Sara, 5/26/2013 -
" Pretty good read, but disappointed with the ending. "
— Shelly, 1/17/2013 -
" I don't think I'll ever like anything of his the way I like THE HOURS, but this is a beautiful sad story. "
— Alex, 5/24/2012 -
" One of the most heartbreaking and well-written books I've ever read. Went on my keeper shelf. "
— Dana, 1/16/2012 -
" Family is non-traditional and love is not typical. Be prepared to open your mind. "
— Marcia, 12/25/2011 -
" beautiful, insightful, heartbreaking, life-affirming "
— Kelly, 10/7/2011 -
" This began extremely promisingly: I was half in love with the opening. However, once Clare entered the equation, I lost most of my interest, since I truly dislike her character. I've seen the film, I know what happens, there really was no reason for me to continue once reading became a chore. "
— Taylor, 4/28/2011 -
" I don't think I'll ever like anything of his the way I like THE HOURS, but this is a beautiful sad story. "
— Alex, 4/28/2011 -
" Controversial subject matter - but one of the most touching books I've ever read. "
— Shane, 4/25/2011 -
" another version of what makes a family. Says alot about people who think too much. "
— Maureen, 3/27/2011 -
" Incredible book! If you saw the movie and liked it, read the book and you'll love it! "
— Kevin, 3/20/2011 -
" This is an engaging book about some characters who find each other in odd ways and come together like family but also as lovers. I rated 4 of 5 stars because I found it a bit slow at times. But it is a good story. "
— Alicek, 3/5/2011 -
" I love Cunningham's honest voice, fluent prose, and punctuated truths about life, love and the passing of time. A fast, good read. "
— Liza, 2/25/2011 -
" Moving and unique, a good read. Really makes you think, though some of it stretches reality beyond what this type of fiction is meant to do. "
— Paul, 2/2/2011 -
" This book is incredible. "
— Michelle, 1/28/2011
About Michael Cunningham
Michael Cunningham is a novelist, screenwriter, and educator. His novel The Hours received the PEN/Faulkner Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1999. He has taught at Columbia University and Brooklyn College. He is a professor at Yale University.
About the Narrators
Dallas Roberts, who attended Juilliard, has lived in New York City for fourteen years. He was nominated for a Drama Desk Award for his role in the Off-Broadway play Nocturne by Adam Rapp. He is married to Christine Jones, who is the Set Designer for Spring Awakening and a professor at NYU. They have two sons, one of whom is named Ever Reverend Jones.
Blair Brown is an award-winning narrator and a Tony Award–winning actor. Besides earning several AudioFile Earphones Award, she received the prestigious Audie Award for Best Fiction Narration in 2020. She has appeared on Broadway, in film, and on television in numerous miniseries and TV movies and received five Emmy Award nominations for her starring role in The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd.
Jennifer Van Dyck has appeared on Broadway in Hedda Gabler, Dancing at Lughnasa, Two Shakespearean Actors, and The Secret Rapture. She has been in new plays by Keith Bunin, Ellen McLaughlin, Catherine Filloux, Douglas Post, A. R. Gurney, and Albert Innaurato. Her film and television credits include Series 7, States of Control, Bullets over Broadway, numerous Law & Order episodes, Ed, Spin City, and The Education of Max Bickford. Her audiobook narrations have won her three AudioFile Earphones Awards.