This Is Where It Ends
by Marieke Nijkamp
This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp holds a well received rating of 3.63 out of 5, based on 23.8K reader ratings. First published in 2016. The book spans 286 pages.
About This Is Where It Ends
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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 auditorium doors won't open.
10:05:
Someone starts shooting.
In 54 minutes, four students must confront their greatest hopes, and darkest fears, as they come face-to-face with the boy with the gun.
Includes special bonus content: a letter from the author, discussion questions, two bonus chapters, a conversation with the author, and a playlist!
Praise for This Is Where It Ends: A Buzzfeed Best Book of the Decade A Paste Magazine Best Book of the Decade A BookRiot Best Book of the DecadeA Professional Book Nerds Best Book of the Decade "Marieke Nijkamp's brutal, powerful fictional account of a school shooting is important in its timeliness." —Bustle.com"A gritty, emotional, and suspenseful read and although fictionalized, it reflects on a problematic and harrowing issue across the nation." —Buzzfeed"A compelling, brutal story of an unfortunately all-too familiar situation: a school shooting. Nijkamp portrays the events thoughtfully, recounting fifty-four intense minutes of bravery, love, and loss." —BookRiot
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Marieke Nijkamp |
| Published | 2016 |
| Pages | 286 |
| Kindle Price | $7.79 |
| Genres | Young Adult, Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.63 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 23,764 |
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What genre is This Is Where It Ends?
This Is Where It Ends is categorized as Young Adult, Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is This Is Where It Ends worth reading?
Based on 23.8K reader ratings, This Is Where It Ends has an average score of 3.63 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is This Is Where It Ends?
This Is Where It Ends has 286 pages.
Who wrote This Is Where It Ends?
This Is Where It Ends was written by Marieke Nijkamp. It was first published in 2016.
What is the ISBN for This Is Where It Ends?
The ISBN-13 for This Is Where It Ends is 9781492622470.0.
How much does This Is Where It Ends cost on Kindle?
This Is Where It Ends is available on Kindle for $7.79. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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