The End Of The Road by John Barth
The novel is a darkly humorous exploration of existential themes, following the story of a man who, after a suicide attempt, is rescued by a doctor specializing in "mythotherapy." He embarks on a journey of self-discovery, taking a job at a car dealership in a small town and becoming entangled in a complex love triangle with a fellow teacher and his wife. The narrative delves into the characters' psychological struggles and the absurdity of their attempts to find meaning in life, culminating in a series of bizarre and tragic events that force the protagonist to confront the consequences of his actions and the limitations of his philosophical musings.
The 6503rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1958
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- An Expert's 200-Book List (The Detroit Free Press)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)