This Is Where It Ends

by Marieke Nijkamp

Book Overview

One of Paste Magazine 's Best Books of the Decade The #1 New York Times Bestseller, now in paperback, with special bonus content Everyone has a reason to fear the boy with the gun... 10:00 a.m.: The principal of Opportunity, Alabama's high school finishes her speech, welcoming the entire student body to a new semester and encouraging them to excel and achieve. 10:02 a.m.: The students get up to leave the auditorium for their next class. 10:03: The...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1492671118
• ISBN13: 9781492671114
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Sourcebooks, Incorporated
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Age Range: 14 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 12

Customer Reviews

It was alright

I get like there wasn’t much of an ending to this book. It also slightly glorifies the tragedy of school shootings.

Terrible writing, sensationalizing school shootings

First off, the writing style is awful and bland. Not only were some parts hard to keep track of, but lots of events within the book didn't make sense or were unrealistic during a school shooting. Descriptions of the rooms or areas the characters were in were difficult to visualize or make sense of. I disliked this book because the author seemed to be sensationalizing or romanticizing school schoolings. I was not a fan. Definitely a waste of time.

Good story with an emotionally gripping ending

From the perspective of four unique characters, the hour in which this book takes place is thrilling and gut-wrenching. It highlights the interpersonal relationships between the main characters while also giving you a chance to love their friends and family. During the end, I couldn’t put it down. If you’re into quick reads and dark stories, this is a good one for you.

Interesting story!

Trigger warnings for this book! I like this book slot it was a slow burn, interesting writing. Not by favorite because of the writing but still enjoyable!

Writing could have been better

The story was okay but with to many characters and the way the author jumps around made it kinda hard to read. I honestly would not recommend this book. If interested in the topic check out nineteen minutes by Jodi Piccolt

Best book ever!

This is the first book that has ever brought me to tears. I never once put down the book for a second while reading it. It was truly amazing and breathtaking!